HT205356: About the OS X El Capitan v10.11.3 Update

Learn about About the OS X El Capitan v10.11.3 Update
johnmfoschi5

Q: how long does it take to update to El Captain 10.11.3

how long does it take to update to El Captain 10.11.3

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Jan 29, 2016 5:20 PM

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Q: how long does it take to update to El Captain 10.11.3

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  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Jan 29, 2016 7:22 PM in response to johnmfoschi5
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    Jan 29, 2016 7:22 PM in response to johnmfoschi5

    Suppose if you have been waiting a few hours by now, it may

    be about done. Are you Upgrading or updating? El Capitan

    is an upgrade from older, full OS X versions; however a step

    within the El Capitan OS X version, is only an update...

    Upgrade is a new ferrari, update is a new set of plugs on vw.

     

    If you have slow internet or a choice between Ethernet and

    wi-fi, choose the Ethernet because it can be multiple times

    faster than wi-fi across the same space between the router

    and your computer to use the E-net cable.

     

    And if you have yet to upgrade from Yosemite or older OS X

    to El Capitan, be sure your Mac really wants it. Not just 'caus

    the neighbor Macs have it installed. If you have a new iPhone

    or new iPad, you may need to consider El Capitan; or maybe

    Mountain Lion 10.8: costs, to buy download code from Apple.

     

    Have you already started a slow & ponderous download?