Apple's Software Update application is a great tool for finding and installing Mac OS X and Apple application updates, but sometimes the auto-check feature can get in the way. If you like letting.
Appleis Software Update application is a great tool for finding and installing Mac OS X and Apple application updates, but sometimes the auto-check feature can get in the way. If you like letting your Mac automatically check for updates, you can set exactly when that happens so it best fits your schedule. Hereis how:
- Launch System Preferences. You can find it by selecting Apple Menu > System Preferences.
- Click the Software Update Preference Pane.
- Choose Daily, Weekly, or Monthly from the Check for updates pop-up menu to set how often your Mac checks for updates.
- Clicking the Check Now button sets the current time for your Macis routine checks. Whenever you click the Check Now button, you are resetting the update schedule to match the current date and time.
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For example, if you want to check for updates automatically updates every Monday at noon, make sure that the Check for updates pop-up menu is set to Weekly. Then click the Check Now button at noon on Monday. Thatis it.
- Dec 21, 2015 Much the same as manual updates, if the automatic updates go wrong, they can result in your Mac going dark. So it’s recommended that you must enable Time Machine backups on your Mac before enabling auto updates for OS X Yosemite. Every time there’s a new update, the Internet is shelled by “this bricked my PC” crowd.
- Dec 23, 2018 Follow these simple steps to enable or disable automatic updates feature on macOS Mojave or later. On your Mac launch System Preferences. Next click on the Software Update icon. On the Software Update page you should find the checkbox for.
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If you prefer to check for updates on your own instead of automatically, just uncheck Check for updates in the Software Update Preference Pane.
This Quick Tip was adapted from The Designeris Guide to Mac OS X Tiger.
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If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- 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.
- 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, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.
To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately 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.
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How to get updates for earlier macOS versions
If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- Open the App Store app on your Mac.
- Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
- Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed.
- When the App Store shows no more updates, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. Later versions may be available by upgrading your macOS.
To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.
* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu > Software Update.
How to get updates for iOS
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS.
Learn more
- Learn how to upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
- Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
- You can redownload apps that you previously downloaded from the App Store.
- Your Mac doesn't automatically download large updates when it's using a Personal Hotspot.