Can't upgrade Safari 8 to 10 on Yosemite

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puck99 Author

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Can't upgrade Safari 8 to 10 on Yosemite

I have safari 8 on Yosemite, which supports safari 10, yet I am unable to upgrade, why?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Sep 30, 2016 4:54 AM

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Answer 1

MKnigh

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Sep 25, 2017 8:56 PM in response to puck99

I reinstalled Yosemite twice today and I'm having this issue as well. I can only say that perhaps something is wrong with Apple's update servers. For the life of me I can't figure out why Safari 10 refuses to show up in the Mac App Store "Updates" tab. I have 10.10.5 with all other security updates installed, so I'm saddled with Safari 8.x...

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Answer 2

Sep 30, 2016 4:58 AM in response to puck99

To get the latest version of Safari, install the latest macOS.See more information here Get the latest version of Safari for your Mac - Apple Support

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Eric Root

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Sep 30, 2016 6:27 AM in response to puck99

Have you checked the App Store Updates tab?

Try re-indexing Spotlight.

Spotlight – Re-index

The App Store uses it to know why is installed on the computer.

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VikingOSX

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Oct 3, 2016 5:49 AM in response to puck99

Yosemite must be at version 10.10.5 to receive security and other updates containing Safari 10. If you are not at OS X 10.10.5, you can download the combo updater for it here. Then, look for the usual complement of updates in the Software Updates panel in the OS X App Store. Or ... you can simply download and install the macOS Sierra update.

As usual, back up your Mac before you install any operating system update.

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puck99 Author

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Oct 1, 2016 4:34 AM in response to VikingOSX

Thanks for your answers guys. I tried updating to 10.10.5, although, I'm unclear how successful it was. I had to install it several times before it stopped reporting failures. And now in app store it lists it in available and installed (twice) updates. And ultimately, my safari is still at v8. I'd rather not have to install Sierra. I'm already low on disk space as it is (only 7/8 Giga left). Shouldn't this just work by itself?? Why is my Safari stuck at 8?

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puck99 Author

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Oct 1, 2016 5:05 AM in response to puck99

I've confirmed via About This Mac that the update was not successful. And continues to fail, both from the download and from the app store. I guess it's like the iPhone, Apple really doesn't want you using old stuff.

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Eric Root

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Oct 3, 2016 5:49 AM in response to puck99

Try installing in the Safe Mode or another admin account.

Safe Mode - About

Safe Mode - Yosemite

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puck99 Author

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Oct 3, 2016 5:56 AM in response to Eric Root

Thanks Eric,

This, in fact, got the update installed. And, after checking app store again after, there is an update available that includes Safari 10. I assume this will solve my issue. Thanks to Viking and Eric for your help!

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Eric Root

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Oct 3, 2016 6:15 AM in response to puck99

You are welcome.

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