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how to install software updates on MacBook Air?

How do I install software updates on MacBook Air when the software update button is not available?


Posted on Aug 3, 2022 8:32 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2022 7:32 AM

If by "Software Updates" you mean macOS version updates and your Mac is running macOS 10.13 High Sierra or earlier, there will not Software Update option in System Preferences.


The Software Update option first appeared with macOS 10.14 Mojave.


To get a new macOS version see here: link-> How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support


If your Mac does not support Monterey, then see here to get an older version it can support: link-> How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support





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Aug 4, 2022 7:32 AM in response to alley08

If by "Software Updates" you mean macOS version updates and your Mac is running macOS 10.13 High Sierra or earlier, there will not Software Update option in System Preferences.


The Software Update option first appeared with macOS 10.14 Mojave.


To get a new macOS version see here: link-> How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support


If your Mac does not support Monterey, then see here to get an older version it can support: link-> How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support





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