How can I schedule a macOS update download on my MacBook Air?

I have data caps with my ISP. I would like to know if there is a way to schedule a specific time to download the update. I can install it during the day.



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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Apr 21, 2025 5:14 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2025 7:34 PM

You cannot schedule an update, but what you can do is disable the automatic downloading of updates.

When you are later ready to apply an update you can simply do that manually, both the download and the installation.


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