Ah, I see what’s happening—sounds like your iMac’s **”Reset Settings”** rolled things back slightly or left the system thinking it’s on an earlier macOS version than the one you’d just upgraded to. That quick reset doesn’t usually touch your macOS version, but sometimes preferences and update records can get scrambled.
If the OS isn’t showing your most recent version, here’s what you can try:
1. **Check About This Mac**: Click the Apple menu > *About This Mac* to confirm what version it thinks you’re on. 2. **Force a System Update Check**:
– Open Terminal and run:
“`bash
softwareupdate –list
“`
If it returns something like “no new software available” but you know you’re missing features, something’s off. 3. **Reinstall macOS without wiping data**:
– Restart your iMac while holding **Command (⌘) + R** to enter Recovery Mode.
– From there, choose *Reinstall macOS*. It should install the latest compatible version, and won’t erase your files.
If you’re on macOS Sequoia or a later version, I can help you run a targeted update script or verify if it’s still cached on your disk.
Want me to check for the exact update path based on your Mac model and current version, or help you script a system status dump to be sure everything’s still wired up cleanly? Let’s get your machine singing again. 🎶⚙️ Sent from my iPhone