Questions tagged [software-update]
An application developed by Apple to automatically install the latest version of Apple software on Apple computers.
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Window switches every second after Tahoe update
I just updated my 2023 MacBook Pro with Tahoe 26.2.
Once I log in my session now, the window "switches" every second, preventing me from typing more than a character or two. Same thing with ...
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Is there any way to tell what the difference is in these file size updates for iOS 26.2 by looking at this screenshot?
In troubleshooting Why isn’t the latest iOS version being detected when attempting to update an iPhone 15 Pro via USB C cable connected to a MacBook?, I also threw it up elsewhere. On the other site, ...
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Can I choose iOS 26 (latest) and not 18.7.2 when updating an iPhone when connected to Finder on macOS?
I have iOS 18.7.2 installed on my iPhone. I installed it using the settings app on the phone, since I was not able to use Finder to do so.
Now I want to install the latest iOS, but when I connect my ...
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Why isn’t the latest iOS version being detected when attempting to update an iPhone 15 Pro via USB C cable connected to a MacBook?
I've always been able to update iOS software using direct connect to the computer via cable and Finder until now. I prefer to use this method rather than wireless updating.
Yesterday, I connected my ...
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update to macOS 15.7 when only 26 is offered
I have a Mac mini M1 running 14.7.8 that I would like to update to 15.7.1. The software update only offers updating to 26. How do I get the latest of the previous version, rather than the .0 of the ...
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Why am I seeing a big version jump when updating iPadOS from 18.7.1? [closed]
iPad mini 5th, frequently updated, today offered to go from 18.7.1 to 26. What happened to 19 ... 25?
(It is also two-thirds though "preparing update" and has not moved in fifteen minutes.)
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Can I choose iOS 18.7 and not 26 when updating an iPhone when connected to Finder on macOS?
I would like to update to 18.7.
According to my iPhone both iOS 18.7 and 26 are available to me. When I connect it to my mac to update it the Finder only allows to update to iOS 26.
Is there a way to ...
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Is there a way to make my iPhone notify me when there’s a new software update?
iOS 26 released today, and I didn’t know until a while later.
Is there a way to make my phone tell me when there’s an update available (on iOS 18, but about to be on iOS 26)?
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How to deploy Slack on macOS using MDM with configuration profile disabling updates?
I want to install Slack over multiple macOS via MDM, using Munki but I don't want the deployed Slack to update themselves: This is MDM's job to deploy new version when needed.
This "An update on ...
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User fonts being moved to (disabled) folder on OS update
Whenever I update the OS, (e.g. point updates to Sonoma, and yesterday upgrading to Sequoia 15.5), all my user fonts (in ~/Library/Fonts) get moved to a folder called Fonts (disabled), also in the ...
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After updating WhatsApp disappears
I have macOS Sonoma. WhatsApp notified me that it needed updating, but when I click update, the app closes and doesn't open afterwards. I have tried again and again and even after restarting the issue ...
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Canon Pixma MX922 and Mac extensions help
First off, I hope this is correct forum and not Stack Exchange for instance. I have Apple M3 Max chip MacBook Pro running Sequoia 15.4.1
With the last 2 OS updates I've received the attached Mac ...
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Which kernel extension by "Apple Inc." is asking for security permission?
I just updated my OS to Mac OS Sequoia Version 15.3.2 (24D81).
After the reboot and update, it gave me a pop up saying there's a system extension from "Apple Inc." that I need to give ...
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I cannot Update my Macbook Pro from 10.14.6 [closed]
Whenever I go to "About This Mac" > "Update this Mac". I get the dialog box saying "Unable to check for updates" because "can't connect to the Software Update ...
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Any option to update remotely with FileVault on?
So, after update FileVault will be locked.
Previously on Sonoma and earlier I can start update from Preferences.app and rebooted via sudo fdesetup authrestart to unlock FileVault after reboot.
Now ...