Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click 'More info' to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select 'Automatically keep my Mac up to date.' Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
How To Update Mac Desktop To Latest Version
For what it's worth, Sierra bricked my 2011 iMac. Initially the update installation simply failed, so after finally successfully rebooting I deleted the update file thinking it might be corrupt. I then re-downloaded and tried again. This time, my iMac would chime on power up and then promptly shut itself down again. May 24, 2016 Compare it to your Mac's current RAM (from Step 2) and now you know if you can upgrade your RAM or if you are stuck with what you have. Fxfactory 6 0 1. If you can't upgrade your Mac RAM, download CleanMyMac X and use all of the cleaning tools to boost your Mac performance.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Virtualbox 32 bit. Mac os upgrade from el capitan. Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click 'More info' to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select 'Automatically keep my Mac up to date.' Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
How To Update Mac Desktop To Latest Version
For what it's worth, Sierra bricked my 2011 iMac. Initially the update installation simply failed, so after finally successfully rebooting I deleted the update file thinking it might be corrupt. I then re-downloaded and tried again. This time, my iMac would chime on power up and then promptly shut itself down again. May 24, 2016 Compare it to your Mac's current RAM (from Step 2) and now you know if you can upgrade your RAM or if you are stuck with what you have. Fxfactory 6 0 1. If you can't upgrade your Mac RAM, download CleanMyMac X and use all of the cleaning tools to boost your Mac performance.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Virtualbox 32 bit. Mac os upgrade from el capitan. Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
How To Update Mac Desktop To 10.8
Learn more
- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or redownload apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.
