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how can I update my mac operating system?

I am trying to update my operating system and I am not getting any software update access in the App store.

Posted on Nov 15, 2021 9:37 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2021 9:46 AM

Depending on what OS you are running, you can either find system updates in system preferences or the App Store.


To check on System Preferences:

  • Click the Apple Logo () on the Menu Bar (top left corner)
  • Click "System Preferences"
  • Find the Setting "Software Updates"
  • There you should see and pending updates and you can continue to update from there.



To check on App Store:

  • Open the "App Store"
  • In the sidebar, click "Updates"
  • Click "Update next to anything the needs to be updates



Good Luck!


Source: Update from app store: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202180

Update from System Preferences: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541


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Nov 15, 2021 9:46 AM in response to llking6

Depending on what OS you are running, you can either find system updates in system preferences or the App Store.


To check on System Preferences:

  • Click the Apple Logo () on the Menu Bar (top left corner)
  • Click "System Preferences"
  • Find the Setting "Software Updates"
  • There you should see and pending updates and you can continue to update from there.



To check on App Store:

  • Open the "App Store"
  • In the sidebar, click "Updates"
  • Click "Update next to anything the needs to be updates



Good Luck!


Source: Update from app store: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202180

Update from System Preferences: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541


Nov 15, 2021 9:57 AM in response to llking6

llking6 wrote:

I am trying to update my operating system and I am not getting any software update access in the App store.


You will have to verify your tech specs for your exact Mac/year to verify/compare the macOS that is compatible...


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.

how can I update my mac operating system?

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