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  • Pre-Mojave, you may be able to fix a stuck update by going to the Mac App Store, finding the software you are downloading, and pressing Option/Alt. When you do so you should see the option to.
  • How you can get a list of installed software updates on a Mac depends partially on the version of MacOS / Mac OS X system software installed on the Mac. There are a few different approaches, some which work on all versions of Mac system software, and others which are version dependent, as you’ll see.
  • Open the Apple menu and select 'System Preferences.' You can turn on automatic updates for apps and system updates so that you never have to check for them yourself. This will help keep your software up-to-date and secure. You'll find the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of the screen.

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.

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  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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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.

Use Software Update

  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Mac Stuck On Os Update

Update the software on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

Mac Stuck Checking For Software Updates On Mac

Learn more

Mac Stuck Checking For Software Updates On Mac Os

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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 re-download 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.