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.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Jul 17, 2020 If you disabled auto-updating for apps on your Windows 10 tablet or computer, you can manually update apps in the Microsoft Store app. Manually install updates when you want a specific app update immediately after it's released or if you have a slow internet connection that can't handle downloading files while you perform other tasks.
- For apps on a disc: Insert the disc into the optical drive on your Mac or connected to your Mac. To reinstall apps you downloaded from the App Store, use App Store. See Install purchases from the App Store on Mac.
If you want your Mac App Store apps to update automatically, launch the App Store, then click on “App Store” in the top-left corner of the screen. Choose “Preferences” and make sure “Automatic Updates” is enabled. Updating Apps Installed Outside of the Mac App Store. Not all apps are available on the Mac App Store.
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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- 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.