Macbook Pro A1226 El Capitan
Several users have reported an issue in which their Mac gets stuck or freezes (becomes unresponsive) during the installation or configuration of an OS X update. Users have stated that software update went smoothly until the Mac was stuck on the “Setting up your Mac…” screen at boot for a very long time. If you experience this problem during setup startup and can’t continue, this article offers tips on how to fix this problem.
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You Mac may get stuck when a problem occurs with the OS X update that prevents the computer from booting up successfully.
See also: Mac White Screen
Fix “Setting Up Your Mac…”
If your Mac become unresponsive during setup, first allow your Mac to complete the process. if it is taking too long (hours), then reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac to fix this problem. Here is how:
Resetting the SMC is done slightly differently depending on the type of Mac you have.
MacBooks With Non-Removable Battery, like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro
- Turn off your Mac
- Connect your notebook to a power source
- Press and hold these keys at the same time: Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button
- Release everything (Shift-Control-Option keys, the power button)
- Turn on the computer
Older MacBooks with Removable Battery
- Power down your Mac
- Disconnect the power, if it is connected
- Remove the battery
- Press and hold the power button for five seconds
- Replace the battery
- Connect the power
- Turn on your Mac
Mac Pro, iMac, Mac mini
- Turn off your Mac
- Disconnect the power
- Wait 15 seconds
- Connect the power
- Wait five seconds
- Turn on your computer
See also: Back up your Mac that will not start up
Devices: MakBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro
Software: OSX El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks
Check compatibility
You can upgrade to OS X El Capitan from OS X Snow Leopard or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 8.8GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in 2009 or later, plus MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with OS X El Capitan, the installer will let you know.
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Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install OS X, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download OS X El Capitan
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of macOS.
If you still need OS X El Capitan, use this link: Download OS X El Capitan. A file named InstallMacOSX.dmg will download to your Mac.
Install the macOS installer
Double-click the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Then double-click the file within, named InstallMacOSX.pkg.
Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install.
Begin installation
After installation of the installer is complete, open the Applications folder on your Mac, then double-click the file named Install OS X El Capitan.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both OS X and related updates to your Mac firmware.
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- OS X El Capitan won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.