Can't find SOFTWARE UPDATE in my SYSTEM SETTING...
I would like to update my OS into the latest version, however, I just can't find such an option in my system setting...
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13
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Hello, Observer_ed.
Software Update didn't arrive on macOS System Preferences until 10.14 Mojave.
Previous to that you have to click on the App Store app, and select Updates in the sidebar on the left.
Software Update only updates the currently running macOS software version - High Sierra 10.1 to 10.2 or 10.6 for example.
If you are hoping to upgrade your macOS to the next big thing, like from High Sierra 10.13 to Mojave 10.14, then:
The macOS version you can upgrade to depends on the model and year of your Mac.
Click the (Apple) menu at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac.
❗️ – IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)
Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250
❗️ – IMPORTANT – Your 32-bit apps won’t work in Catalina or Big Sur.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436
Use this free utility to check the compatibility of your apps:
St. Claire Software – Go64: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201475
✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer: