How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later
- Oct 26, 2015 Some update names may include spaces, enclose the update name using a single quote character as follows: sudo softwareupdate -i 'OS X El Capitan Update-10.11.1' How do I see software download and update progress? Pass the -v option as follows: sudo softwareupdate -vi RAWCameraUpdate6.17-6.17 OR sudo softwareupdate -v -i iTunesXPatch-12.3.1.
- Terminal (Terminal.app) is the terminal emulator included in the macOS operating system by Apple. Terminal originated in NeXTSTEP and OPENSTEP, the predecessor operating systems of macOS. As a terminal emulator, the application provides text-based access to the operating system, in contrast to the mostly graphical nature of the user experience of macOS, by providing a command line interface.
If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:
Feb 20, 2017 I have started to get regular crashing of my Office for Mac products, particularly Outlook, since Mac OS Sierra updated from 10.12.2 to 10.12.3. Microsoft support have tried all the known workarounds without success, but as the problems started when 10.12.3 was installed I wanted to see if rolling back would fix the issue. How to apply OS X software updates from the command line. In addition to the Mac App Store, you can use the Terminal to access and install available software updates.
- 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.
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:
Mac Os X Update List
- 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.
Mac Os X Terminal Commands
* 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
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- 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.