If you're using an earlier macOS , such as MacOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow the following steps to keep it up-to-date: MacOS updates prior to Mojave follow this set of instructions: That includes Safari, iTunes , Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. When Software Update says your Mac is up-to-date, the installed version of MacOS and all of it's apps are also up to date. MacOS Mojave or Later follow this set of instructions :
Or click More info to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them., then click Software Update to check for updates. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.Then follow the instructions for the version of the MacOS you have. How to Update the OS software on your Mac, Mojave or laterįor all MacOS upgrades follow steps 1 and 2 below.