I read about a recent update to XProtect and my Mac doesn't have it. I checked System Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Automatic updates and saw that "Install Security Responses and system files" was not checked. I did that, restarted my Mac and XProtect still hasn't updated.
When can I expect it to update on my Mac?
iMac Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017
macOS Ventura 13.3.1 (22E261)
iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.3
The XProtect updates are pushed to your Mac in the background and will not appear in the Software Update panel, even though you now have the Install Security Responses and system files option selected.
You can view the last updates in System Information via option-key + menu > System Information… Once that panel is present, scroll down to Software > Installations and select that. Scroll to the end of that Installations panel and you will see the XProtect installation dates. Here is an example from Ventura 13.3.1:
The XProtect updates are pushed to your Mac in the background and will not appear in the Software Update panel, even though you now have the Install Security Responses and system files option selected.
You can view the last updates in System Information via option-key + menu > System Information… Once that panel is present, scroll down to Software > Installations and select that. Scroll to the end of that Installations panel and you will see the XProtect installation dates. Here is an example from Ventura 13.3.1:
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This animated screenshot shows somewhat it's capabilities:
It takes a bit to complete so be patience. After clicking on the Check button a second time this is what shows up:
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XProtect was last updated on Mar 31, 2023. There is no absolute date/time that you can expect the next update as it is released when Apple chooses. There is no guarantee that there will be one for April 2023 either.
Understood, thank you.
About the same time as my earlier post, an update to XProtect was installed - Version 2167.
The latest version previously installed was 2165. Is it normal (or okay) for it to skip versions?
Thanks, but I wasn't asking about future XProtect updates.
I would guess skipping is OK. last I knew, Security Updates ere cumulative.
Apple may not adhere to a perfectly sequential version scheme and we are at the mercy of what they do push through. 😉
Thanks for the answers, everyone.
Cheers!
XProtect not updated?
