Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click “More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select “Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
- If you have a Windows computer, you can use the Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade the firmware. If you have any other type of computer, then you will need to manually upload each firmware file to the Web SNMP/Network Management Card. Go to the XMODEM or Manual sections below.
- Troubleshooting DFU Mode & Firmware Update Problems; 1. Updates – Article Updated 3/17/21. UPDATE 3/17/21 – I’ve added a new video that shows you how to use Apple configurator 2 to install macOS on multiple M1 Macs. UPDATE 1/14/21 – Apple has released Apple Configurator 2 Version 2.13.3, be sure to update.
- I suggest this because the installation of High Sierra will also upgrade the firmware to recognize and boot from APFS containers. In keeping with Apple's release cycle, we anticipate macOS 10. On November 12, 2020, Apple released macOS 11, Big Sur. 15 update on your MacBook Pro, Air & iMac. 3 from running on any computer with 10.
In the Disk Utility Edit menu, select “Convert to APFS.” (It will be dimmed if you didn’t properly select the boot volume.) Disk Utility Edit Convert to APFS 5.
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- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or redownload apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.