Adobe Flash won't update

I see that this is a bit old. Everyone responding seems very concern about this being a scam. I have the exact same problem. It's not a scam. It doesn't come from a website. It comes from the Adobe update system. Whenever Adobe has an update, I get a window that asks whether I want to download (the dmg) or to try later. Pressing the download button never does anything. I can go to Adobe and manually update. Then eventually this happens again. It's just that this is really annoying.

What is telling you that Flash needs to be updated? If you're seeing something on a website telling you this, chances are good that it's a scam and that if you install the thing it links to that you'll be infected with malware and junk software.

Also, note that Flash has been the cause of serious malware infections on the Mac in the past, and has suffered from security vulnerabilities almost every month - sometimes multiple times per month - for years. It really should not be used any longer. Any site still using Flash should be considered to be horribly outdated and insecure, and should be avoided at all costs.

The best thing you can do is uninstall Flash and never look back.

https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html

You need to begin the flash install by double-clicking the installer. But first verify that the message you are getting is authentic. Go to System Preferences > Flash Player and check for updates. Then choose download, and double-click on the installer.

what version do you currently have ?

you didn't notice because some browser popup told you and kinda wanted your appleID password and credit card info too right ?

if you download the dmg install file then right clicking on it and starting it that way can get you around the security settings options which kinda like to block apps not from app store.

Garrett Connelly wrote:

I'm not too concerned about flash but wonder what my Mac might have that is better? Is that why flash doesn't update after downloading?

No that's not why. There may be something blocking it. Are you running any anti-virus software?

You have checked the second option notify me to install updates , do the settings as per screen shot .

If Flash does not update when you click on the pop up button,

or through the System Prefrences, open a Browser window, go to Adobe.com, and manually download the latest version.