Questions tagged [software-update]
An application developed by Apple to automatically install the latest version of Apple software on Apple computers.
0
votes
1answer
38 views
How to delete macOS Installer boot
I tried to install a macOS High Sierra update, but I got the error "An error occurred installing macOS" and thus I decided to erase the Installer.app and dmg on my drive. Now every time I close my Mac ...
2
votes
0answers
24 views
Security update should take 5GB. I have 36GB available but somehow it's not enough
I've tried to install security update 2019-002 on my HighSierra in 3 different ways. Through the App Store, the terminal (softwareupdate) and the file I've downloaded from Apple's site. The result is ...
0
votes
0answers
24 views
iPhone keeps asking to update Cellular software, but at the same time no update is available. how to fix?
The iPhone suddenly suddenly stopped working with the simcard, calming that an update is required. "Cellular update failed" was the initial message. I tried everything described here, but no luck. The ...
1
vote
1answer
61 views
Problem updating/uninstalling Xcode
So I tried updating Xcode but after the update I still got the same version of it (so there was an update still available).
I decided to uninstall it by throwing the app in the trash. The update ...
0
votes
0answers
13 views
Where can I find more detailed release notes on OS updates?
The release notes of Mojave (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT209149) are reasonably comprehensive, if you jsut need a list of what's changed, but contained within the 10.14.4 notes is the line:
...
3
votes
1answer
663 views
Software update wants to install Command Line Tools. Why? I have no Xcode installed
Next to the mac OS 10.14.4-Update, Softwareupdate also shows me the following as a further update / download:
Command Line Tools (macOS Mojave version 10.14) for Xcode 10.2
Now if I need it, I am ...
4
votes
3answers
919 views
OS X Security Update hangs during restart
I am trying to install Security Update 2019-002 for OS X Sierra (10.12.6). Everything seems to work until I do the required restart. That starts out okay, but eventually, it says "5 minutes remaining" ...
0
votes
1answer
79 views
How do I observe and control a macOS update using `softwareupdate`?
I made the mistake (don't ask) of entering
softwareupdate -ia --verbose
in Terminal, which is now stuck doing — I don't know what:
Software Update Tool
Finding available software
Downloading ...
0
votes
1answer
58 views
How to upgrade OSX on MacBook Pro
I need to upgrade my MacBook Pro 15 inch (2012) OS X from 10.11.6 to 10.13.6 or later.
However, I have downloaded several updates for 10.13 all the way down to 10.12.6 and in every case it says I need ...
1
vote
0answers
19 views
Java update failed
Just realized that java on my mini 2012 is 1.6.0_65-b14-468. Therefore I searched for anything newer compatible with JDownloader. Therefore I downloaded 1.8 (jre-8u201-macosx-x64). Apparently the ...
1
vote
1answer
69 views
Can I run Yosemite after I install the Mojave firmware updates?
I'm very hesitantly getting ready to "upgrade" from Yosemite to Mojave because I worry that it will break things I still need. So to give it a try I've decided to install Mojave on an external drive ...
1
vote
2answers
129 views
Stop iOS auto-downloading updates
On my iPhone, the Software Update section in Settings used to have a "Download Update" button. With iOS 11 it is replaced by an "Install update button", which means its downloading updates ...
4
votes
1answer
67 views
Update zsh on macOS Mojave
On my MacBook Pro with macOS Mojave, my version of zsh is 5.3.
zsh --version
zsh 5.3 (x86_64-apple-darwin18.0)
That version is a few years out-of-date, according to this. That page shows version ...
3
votes
1answer
46 views
“Updates not installed” after updating all applications in app store
after 4 months I turned on my MacBook Air [2015] and first off all I tried install JDK 8 and Eclipse for developing python. after all things done, I notified by app store update notification so I ...
3
votes
1answer
66 views
what is the Update from iMac OS X 10.6.8 [duplicate]
When I go into my Apple Software Updates on my OS X 10.6.8 computer to update to OS X 10.9, the computer tells me that I do not have any new updates.
How can I upgrade to OS X 10.9 if it does not ...
0
votes
0answers
50 views
Mac OSX Command-R Recovery Mode - “rm” is ineffective even in read/write mode?
I have a mac with low disk space, that failed to update, and displays an OSX install error on boot. How can I delete some files, so the update can complete?
I can boot this in recovery mode with ...
2
votes
2answers
161 views
Unable to access phone after update to iOS 12.1.4
I recently updated my iPhone 5S to iOS 12.1.4 and I can't access it anymore. The phone says "Press Home to upgrade". My phone's home button is broken so I can't press the Home button. I have ...
0
votes
0answers
26 views
After reinstall macOS 10.13.6, App store not work with updates
Simple.
Opened App Store
Updated software
Stuck. Now my computer not restart.
Now the only way to restart my computer is via terminal
3
votes
1answer
120 views
How can I stop the prompt “Do you want Microsoft Office to automatically update?”
I am one of the users on a multi-user version of Office365. I am a Mac user since 1991. This just started happening about 2-3 weeks ago and every time, I click "Not Now" out of frustration because ...
0
votes
0answers
118 views
MacBook trying to install a non existing software update for iPhone
When I connect my iPhone 6S with iOS 12.1.4 to my MacBook with Mojave 10.14.3, the MacBook wants to install a software update:
After a moment trying to download the update this message appears:
The ...
1
vote
1answer
1k views
The macOS installation I never prompted, couldn't be completed
My MacBook Pro is running High Sierra at the moment and I have been pretty bothered by the Mojave notifications in last weeks, which I have always ignored because I don't want to update at this moment....
0
votes
0answers
49 views
“Cannot connect to the Store” and unable to sign out
When I open the App Store on my MAC (macOS High Sierra - version 10.13.6), it says "Cannot Connect to the Store, An internet connection is required".
My internet connection is fine, I browse through ...
0
votes
0answers
36 views
Mac App Store Updates are not available
Updates via the App Store are not available - for any App...
This is with Mojave 10.14.3
this happened too on 10.14.2 and the update didn’t resolve it
iCloud is set to Canada as is the App Store
...
3
votes
0answers
132 views
Dual boot: can no longer update to Mojave: “Disk cannot be used to start up”
I dual boot with Ubuntu. I have had no problem updating my system over the last 4 year (3 system updates).
I now need to update to Mojave and get the error message This disk cannot be used to start ...
0
votes
1answer
36 views
How do i upgrade my Ipad to a specific software without a computer? [duplicate]
I have an Ipad that has ios 9.3.3 as the software version and i need your help because i want to update only to ios 11 and to update to ios 12, it says i need a computer so I need your help
0
votes
0answers
49 views
Fixing a Mac unable to fetch software updates? Requests to https://swdist.apple.com/* seem to be failing HTTPS cert validation
I've discovered that my Mac can't fetch software updates because the requests to Apple server's are failing. I think it's something related to HTTPS cert validating or cert pinning. I was tipped off ...
0
votes
1answer
273 views
macOS is “Unable to Check for Updates”
The hard drive on my iMac died & I had it replaced. They installed a new drive, wiped it clean & re-installed the OS. When I brought it home, I went through set up, pointed it at Time ...
0
votes
1answer
19 views
MacOS: Get Notification System Update
How do I get notification that there is an update for the MacOS system? I can find some questions on how to turn it off, but my problem is that it doesn’t appear to notify me at all.
The last update ...
0
votes
1answer
40 views
Not able to update to macOS High Sierra?
I am trying to update to macOS High Sierra. but it gives me following error:
0
votes
1answer
16 views
My iPad Air Wi-Fi (A1474) won't restart after getting a new system update
After I updated my iPad Air Wi-Fi (A1474), I couldn't get it to turn on again.
What could have possibly gone wrong and how do I rectify?
5
votes
1answer
1k views
What is the latest version of firmware for the AirPods (first generation)?
My AirPods still show a firmware version of 3.7.2 after many months.
Is that the version 3.7.2 current in January 2019?
1
vote
1answer
187 views
How to guarantee a clean install of macOS Mojave from an external USB drive
I recently received some Mac Mini's (2014 2.8 i5 16GB RAM) purchased online which came installed with El Capitain. I was concerned that the there could be a root kit installed on these second-hand ...
1
vote
1answer
46 views
macOS Mojave update - what was updated?
My macOS laptop showed a prompt top-right of the screen to restart and install updates. It took about 30 minutes so I guess it was something serious.
Now MySQL (through brew) won't start so I'm ...
1
vote
0answers
222 views
How do I get the 10.13.6 update to (reboot and) install?
I have macOS 10.13.4 on my Mac. In the App Store, it shows 10.13.6 as an available Software Update.
When I click the "Update" button, I get the notification in the top-right corner of my screen:
...
0
votes
1answer
90 views
10.6.8 Update Combo Failed Unknown Error
I recently received an old iMac 27" aluminum unibody core 2 duo (EMC 2309: 2009 model) that was having troubles with the graphics card after High Sierra installation. I was looking to set it up as a ...
1
vote
0answers
320 views
blurry pdf in Preview & Safari on OSX Mojave
I have just updated from High Sierra to Mojave and discovered that Preview displays PDF files in an extremely blurry way (before the update it was fine). My screen is 27'' Thunderbolt display.
The ...
1
vote
1answer
526 views
Software update on iPod touch 4th generation
I have an iPod touch 4th generation that won't download software update or reset to factory settings.
What can I do?
0
votes
0answers
367 views
a newer version of iphone software is available while I am already on 12.1.2
I have iPhone 8 Plus
Around 12/15(approx) I took backup on my MacBook Pro iTunes 12.9.2.5 and then updated to 12.1.2 on phone itself by going to Settings > General > Software Update
Today I ...
2
votes
1answer
35 views
Why is my iPhone prompting me to install an update meant for iPhone XS?
I am using an iPhone 7 in Turkey. My iPhone is prompting me to install a software update which appears to be meant for iPhone XS.
Is this normal? I just want to make sure my iPhone isn't hacked and ...
0
votes
1answer
43 views
App Store won’t let me update from 10.13.4 to 10.13.6 - why?
I’ve got 10.13.4 running on a MacBook Pro.
When I go to the App Store it says in order to download the latest version of iMovie I need 10.13.6.
But there is no option to download 10.13.6 via the ...
1
vote
2answers
587 views
How to delete partially downloaded updates in High Sierra?
I'm trying to update my Macbook Pro to the latest security update for High Sierra but the download doesn't seem to finish and is working in a really weird way. I tried to cancel the current update, ...
1
vote
1answer
20 views
How to extract Software Update in macOS 10.14?
I have 4 macs. Every time when there is an update it means I have to download 2-3GB of software update across all my macs. This seems inefficient at best. Is there a method to extract software updates ...
1
vote
1answer
195 views
Macos Mojave restart got stuck
I was trying to update my Mac to Mojave but when it was restarting it got stuck and all I see is apple logo. I am not sure what happened and how can I get back to start m Mac. Any help please.
This ...
2
votes
1answer
206 views
Do mac OS install updates when you reboot if not explicitely allowed to?
On windows, when updates are available, you are not allowed to reboot your computer without installing them, taking (quite a long) time.
On my mac, a normal update is available
If I reboot normally, ...
10
votes
8answers
11k views
Can't install the software because it is not currently available from the software update server - iPad
I'm attempting to sync my iPad with my MacBook pro, but every time I plug it in I'm getting a message from iTunes, "A software update is required to connect to your iOS device." When I click "Install,"...
6
votes
2answers
1k views
How can I disable the red Software Update notification bubble on the System Preferences app in MacOS Mojave (not App Store)?
I keep the "System Preferences" app icon in my dock in Mojave. I recently checked for updates, and found one, but I'm not ready to install it just yet and the red notification dot over the settings ...
0
votes
1answer
277 views
Macbook Pro 2016 stuck on “restarting” after installing mojave
Whenever I try to upgrade my macbook with updates which require a system restart, it will begin the update then freeze on the screen with an apple logo and partially filled progress bar with the text "...
12
votes
3answers
3k views
Is there a way to disable update notifications in Mojave?
Short of killing all notifications, is there a way to stop "Updates Available" notifications from showing up, for app and system updates?
I already have "Automatically keep my Mac up to date" ...
0
votes
0answers
210 views
Mojave 10.14.1 software update bypassing password
I have my setting to 'Automatic login' disabled.
The 10.14.1 software update, ended up in the desktop, without going through the locked password screen.
Since this is the first update through the ...
3
votes
4answers
5k views
Can't update Developer Tools on Mojave
Hello,
This question is about the Command Line Developer Tools that are usually installed with xcode-select --install and updated via a software update from the Mac App Store (at least until macOS 10....
