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Q: Where can I find out the file size of software updates? I have a limited and expensive data allowance and need to know whether I should take my computer somewhere else to download these updates.

Where can I find out the file size of software updates? I have a limited and expensive data allowance and need to know whether I should take my computer somewhere else to download these updates.

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Sep 10, 2016 7:00 AM

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  • by VikingOSX,

    VikingOSX VikingOSX Sep 10, 2016 7:16 AM in response to luzeelu
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    Sep 10, 2016 7:16 AM in response to luzeelu

    The OS X App Store Updates panel will not show the size of the software update, until after you are downloading it (mouse-over the Launchpad icon). There is a way to see the size before commencing the download.

     

    Open the Terminal application (Launchpad : Other : Terminal).

     

    The following will give you a list of currently available software updates, and their sizes. The sudo command will prompt you for your adminstrator/login password, and it will not echo to the Terminal. Type only the blue text.

    $ sudo softwareupdate -l

     

    Quit the Terminal when you are done.

  • by luzeelu,

    luzeelu luzeelu Sep 10, 2016 7:35 AM in response to VikingOSX
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    Sep 10, 2016 7:35 AM in response to VikingOSX

    That worked! Thanks!