An application developed by Apple to automatically install the latest version of Apple software on Apple computers.
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iPhone loses SMSs after software update
I recently updated my iPhone 4 to iOS 4.3.1. Everything seemed to go fine. However, after I sent my next text message the phone quickly showed the restart screen and then all my old messages were ...
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Updating iPad- Error message: “Could not start session with iPad”
When I try to update my iPad from my Win 7 desktop, I get this error message which says Could not start session with iPad and then the iPad disconnects.
Even during normal syncing I have noticed that ...
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The Mac App Store won't let me update iMovie and iPhoto because it says i bought them under a different account
I just bought this computer in August -- i have been the only one to use it, have only used it under my itunes/apple account. But ever since the first week or so that i've had it, i've had update ...
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Upgrading from sudo 1.7.4p6 to 1.8.6p7 on OS X 10.7.5
I downloaded sudo for os x 10.7 from the following link, I followed the readme instructions, but when I call sudo -V I still get the old version number. I can see the folders related claim to have ...
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Blocking iOS Wifi automatic update downloads?
I've got several iPads connected to Verizon mifi devices(MiFi460LE)
iOS has a "feature" that automatically downloads OS updates in the background without user input. (You still need to manually ...
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Is there a way to decline Mountain Lion updates?
In particular, I receive update notifications for printer drivers where my current drivers work and I don't want to update them. I'd like to clear the updates from the store and stop receiving ...
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Service which monitors when apps are updated?
I have a couple of old applications which I adore, but really don't want to have on my iPhone at the moment, because they're terrible in iOS6 / iPhone 5 and haven't been updated for over a year. I'd ...
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Why can't my MacBook Air run Software Update?
One of the first things that I tried to do when I got my new MacBook Air out of the box was upgrade iTunes to 10.5 (through Software Update). It downloaded the files (four different updates in total), ...
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Cannot Upgrade jailbroken iPod touch 4.3.3 to iOS 6.1.2
I got a jailbroken iPod from a friend and I want to update to iOS 6 so I can restore my backed up data on it.
I tried SHIFT + Restore / Upgrade to iOS 6 but the first error I got was this
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Sparkle updater seems to be broken or having issues
I've noticed many applications on my Mac (OS X 10.8.2) fail to update. If I command them to do a manual update, the update downloads, unpacks, and then when I click INSTALL AND RESTART the updater ...
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Why might the App Store draw variable-type strings in place of actual values?
I have just formatted my drive, and performed a fresh install of Mac OS X Mountain Lion from USB flash drive. When doing my first Software Update, within the App Store application, under the Updates ...
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Problems installing Java 7 update 17
When trying to use my online bank, I was directed to the Java update site (again). I downloaded and installed Java 7 update 17, and the installer reported that everything was a-ok. Clearly, that was ...
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Unable to update Mac OS 10.7.5
I am trying update my iMac OS from 10.7 to 10.7.5. I've downloaded the MacOSXUpdCombo10.7.5.dmg file, but when updating, it gives an error like:
Mac OS X Update Combined can't be installed on this ...
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How to resolve the “unable to install update” error for OTA iOS updates?
For some reason, I keep getting an error when I try to install an OTA update on my iPad. The update downloads without any issue, and I have over 1 GB of space free. I am currently facing the issue ...
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Has anybody had problems with Application Loader 2.5.1 update?
The problem is that Software Update suggests me to install Application Loader 2.5.1, but each time I'm trying to install it, 71.4 disturb is downloaded and then installer throws an error "The update ...
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iPad 2 not updating to iOS 5.1
Please don't scold me because I know I broke the cardinal rule of updating...never shut down in the middle of an update. I was updating to iOS 5.1 over the air on my iPad and after the update ...
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Install IOS 5.1.1 on Ipod 4G not jailbroken with current ios 4.1
I have an ipod 4G which is never jailbroken with ios 4.1 and want to update it to 5.1.1. I downloaded the ipsw file. On clicking alt+Restore in iTunes (10.7) i get the following error.
this ...
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Trackpad firmware doesn't update and now stopped working (Lion & MacBook 13" Unibody)
I bought an oldish MacBook 13" Unibody (late 2008) and when I got it one of the first things I did was to install Mac OS X Lion.
Everything was working fine, until I applied an update that made the ...
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Manually bless firmware when main disk is external
My iMac (mid 2010) keeps pestering me to upgrade my EFI firmware to 1.8. Sadly, no matter how many times I try to to upgrade the EFI (from the manual install, or the auto update), it does not seem to ...
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The working copy requires a newer version of Subversion than Xcode supports
I just installed Xcode 4.6 (I had Xcode 4.5.1). I just opened an existing project and got this message:
The working copy "path/to/my project" requires a newer version of Subversion than Xcode ...
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I get an error message when I try to update any app
I have about 40 apps that need to be updated, mostly iOS but also some OS X. Some are free and some are ones I bought previously. I have only ever had one apple account and am still using it, but when ...
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Upgrading to 10.7.5 broke copy/paste system wide
I upgraded to 10.7.5 through software update, and it appears doing so broke the paste command. I can cut (and perhaps copy) text out of fields, but when I try to paste, the Edit menu lights up, but ...
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Tried to install Mountain Lion, it downloaded but nothing happened, now it wont re-download
I just bought Mountain Lion. It downloaded and I installed it and it restarted my laptop but nothing happened. When I went on the app store it was in my purchases, but had the download icon next to ...
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How do I hide a software update?
I need to hide a software update in Mountain Lion, so that when I press "update all" this piece of software is skipped.
I followed the directions here but am unable to make it work in Mountain ...
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What is wrong when an app is perpetually in need of updating from the Mac App Store?
I have an app called "UPAD Lite" that keeps appearing in the "updates" tab of app store. I have installed the update multiple times, but when the app store checked for updates, it would appear again. ...
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Force carrier update on the new Ipad
My carrier (Telekom.de) updated their carrier settings (from 12.0 to 12.1) recently. Normally I should be able to update by going to
Tap Settings > General > About. If an update is available, a ...
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Does the iMac EFI Update 1.7 change how NetBooting works?
I have a NetBoot server to manage all the Macs in my office. However, when I started a weekly backup of one of my iMacs last week, after rebooting and holding N, I saw the blinking globe for a few ...
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“No connected camera” error using MacBook Air
I have a friend with a 13" MacBook Air. He upgraded to the new software in the App Store about a week ago and now, when he is using anything that uses his built-in camera, it says "There is no ...
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Mac App Store Problem
Memory Clean update & Pocket new purchase both stuck in installing bar, though in MAS purchase page appears " installed".
Both appear in launchpad as if in progress but with full bar.
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How do I ignore a specific Managed Software Update?
The Munki Managed Software Update tries to update a program I've intentionally deleted, yet there doesn't seem to be a way to permanently ignore the update.
Tried right-clicking the item. This ...
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Slipstream updates into an OS X install disc?
Is there a way to slipstream (like in Windows) all updates into the install disc for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard?
I found a previous answer here, but the provided link doesn't seem to work any more...
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OS-X 10.8.3 update High frequency noise problem
Edit#2: I read up a lot on this issue and it seems to be an old one. Anyway, long story short get Quietmbp (which is the one I'm using from now on) or Magic Noise Killer (which didn't work for me), or ...
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Attempt to install printer driver every time I turn on the printer
I have a Canon MP 280 printer connected to an updated OSX 10.8.2 and the latest Apple printer drivers for Canon. Every time I turn on the printer I get a dialog box asking me whether I want to install ...
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iPhone 4 no longer syncs with iTunes on pc
My iPhone 4 no longer syncs with iTunes on my PC. When I connect iPhone via USB or Wifi a message appears in iTunes saying
"The iPhone [Name] cannot be used because it requires iTunes version ...
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How to redirect the update server for Office 2011 AutoUpdater
Due to a very, very slow internet connection we would like to use a Macintosh as an 'Update Server' who can download the files in the night. During the day all other Macintoshes will use this ...
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Software update always fail on imac/osx 10.7.4
My iMac (27", Mid 2011 model) is unable to download any software update properly.
For example, let's say I select an update from software update. It will proceed to download. But once it comes to ...
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OS X Server: Software Update Catalog URL not working
We just installed OS X Server 2.0.23 on Mountain Lion 10.8.1. The Software Update service is running, however the CatalogURL, in our case http://su.server.local:8088/index.sucatalog, doesn't seem to ...
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Backup Time machine after update to Mountain Lion on windows share does not work any longer
I have a windows 7 network at home. I use a windows share to write the TM backup's. It worked perfect until the update toe Mountain Lion.
Who has the key to solve this?
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How to track background updates and changes in OS and apps on my macbook pro?
Through some sort of miracle my computer has noticeably sped up in the past 2 days (this is after a noticeable slow down over the past 2 months after installing Leopard, but it could be something ...
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Why can't Software Update connect after SSD upgrade?
I upgraded my MacBook Pro (Early 2009) with a Samsung 830 SSD with 256GB and an iFixit hard drive bay. After cloning my harddrive with Carbon Copy Cloner to the SSD I put the SSD into the MacBook Pro ...
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What is “Software Update” doing when it says “Checking for new software”?
"Software Update" seems to take a long time. What's it doing?
Utilities -> Activity Monitor yields:
CPU usage low ( 1% - 2% ) by the
"Software Update" process.
+ network traffic inbound,
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