
#Software updates for mac how to#
If an error occurred while installing an update or upgrade, learn how to resolve installation issues. If your Mac doesn't include Software Update, use the App Store to get updates. But if it turns up a Could not load Software Update Preference Pane error, then you need to find another way to install those critical. Just click Apple menu > About This Mac > Software Update. In the App Store, you can choose from thousands of Mac apps, explore Safari extensions, and find app updates. Get the latest macOS updates, including the apps that come with macOS, and important security updates. Use Software Update preferences on your Mac. If you want to update your iOS device, learn how to update iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If your macOS has pending updates to be installed, the easiest way to install them is via the Software Update window. Download software, security updates, and system updates from Software Update preferences and the App Store on your Mac. Jamf Pro allows you to configure settings to update all Mac App Store apps in Jamf Pro and on computers that were distributed using managed distribution. If you want to update apps downloaded from the App Store, use the App Store to get updates. If Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, then macOS and all of the apps it installs are up to date, including Safari, Messages, Mail, Music, Photos, FaceTime, Calendar, and Books. If you're having difficulty finding or installing updates: Learn about the latest macOS upgrade, or about old versions of macOS that are still available. Upgrade Now installs a major new version with a new name, such as macOS Big Sur.
Learn about macOS Big Sur updates, for example.
Update Now installs the latest updates for the currently installed version.
From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences. Using this utility, you will see a curated list of available updates for your identified Intel products. This video will show you how to install software updates on any Mac runs Yosemite only, This works for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini & Ma.