What if there is no "software update" option under "system preferences" on my macbook? How do I update my software? I have a macbook air 13.3 inch (2017), and I cannot find an option to make a software update
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13
The various ways of checking for software may only show updates to the current main system version you are running, not upgrades to a higher system version such as a jump from El Capitan to Sierra. Note the difference between an update and an upgrade.
You can use the computer information you just provided, and the links below, to yourself determine what is possible with your computer.
Click on this link to read how to get other versions of macOS - https://support.apple.com/HT211683
- This article also has links to system requirements for each OS version which you should check against your exact computer model. Note some of the model identifier articles are outdated. For any model produced in the last 5 years or so you should use the system requirements for each OS version links instead. Also make sure you have more RAM than what is noted as "minimum" for any particular system or your computer may run slowly.
- You may find you need to use Safari to get any links using the Mac App Store application to open a functioning page.
Back up your data in case something goes wrong --> Back up your Mac with Time Machine - https://support.apple.com/HT201250 or use a cloning tool.
Check if your old apps will still work with with the OS you want to install - https://roaringapps.com/apps This is particularly critical if you are upgrading to Catalina or newer.
The various ways of checking for software may only show updates to the current main system version you are running, not upgrades to a higher system version such as a jump from El Capitan to Sierra. Note the difference between an update and an upgrade.
You can use the computer information you just provided, and the links below, to yourself determine what is possible with your computer.
Click on this link to read how to get other versions of macOS - https://support.apple.com/HT211683
- This article also has links to system requirements for each OS version which you should check against your exact computer model. Note some of the model identifier articles are outdated. For any model produced in the last 5 years or so you should use the system requirements for each OS version links instead. Also make sure you have more RAM than what is noted as "minimum" for any particular system or your computer may run slowly.
- You may find you need to use Safari to get any links using the Mac App Store application to open a functioning page.
Back up your data in case something goes wrong --> Back up your Mac with Time Machine - https://support.apple.com/HT201250 or use a cloning tool.
Check if your old apps will still work with with the OS you want to install - https://roaringapps.com/apps This is particularly critical if you are upgrading to Catalina or newer.
How do I update my software on my macbook air 2017 when there is not software update option?
