If you want to update your Mac to Ventura from an older version of macOS the methods will differ because the update will be delivered via the App Store rather than Software Update. We will explain what you need to do in that case below.
If you are running any of the above versions of macOS you will be able to install macOS Ventura via System Preferences > Software update following the process outlined above, as long as your Mac supports the update.
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If you are hoping to install an even older version of the Mac operating system we explain how to do this here: How to get older versions of macOS or OS X. The section below will explain how to update via the Mac App Store.
Wondering if you should update to Monterey? Check our macOS Monterey vs Big Sur comparison to find out how it compares to the previous version. Also read: macOS Monterey latest version, problems, features and fixes.
Wondering if you should update at all? Check our macOS Big Sur review for detailed advice, and read our comparison of macOS Big Sur vs Catalina to find out how it compares to the previous version. Also read macOS Big Sur latest version, problems, features and fixes.
If you're crunched for space and time and want enough space to install the latest macOS updates quickly, download MacKeeper. It can help you delete obsolete and junk files from the system in minutes. You get one cleanup for free, so you've got nothing to lose.
Minor macOS Monterey versions updates (or point updates) come as 2-5GB downloads and contain essential security enhancements, performance improvements, and bug fixes. Again, the installation process requires roughly the same amount of additional storage.
When software update is run it checks for updates for every (or perhaps only Apple) package individually by sending a HTTP request with a signature of the package to Apple's servers and waiting for a reply. This is necessary because of the wide variety of configurations possible for any system.
So basically it is just looking up if there are any updates, but because of the sheer number of separate and sometimes optional (Java, X11, printer drivers, etc.) packages, combined with the fact that it's sending each request separately, it can take awhile.
I have never experienced this issue, because I never manually do a "Software Update". Lion tells me, with a pop-up of "Software Update", whenever an update is ready for me. And then check after the update takes just about one minute.
The overall answer here is it depends. It depends greatly on what needs to be done. An update that you do to your system may be vastly different than I do on mine. The update in question may only need a service restarted or it may need updates to the actual kernel.
Generally, for the same reason you can't use an app (Word, Excel, Numbers, iTerm, Adobe Photoshop, etc.) that is in the process of being upgraded. The files must be closed, read, analyzed, the appropriate patches/updates copied over and the app restarted.
Typically, you'll see updates downloaded, the system will begin a shutdown, updates applied, a reboot, and a "finalization" of the updates followed by a normal boot. You can't use the computer during any of this.
Many things have to happen, least of which is restore points created (in case the backup fails). So this means a copy of the working system is created, the update applied, the update checked, and (if all good) the restore point deleted.
In the case of firmware updates, images have to be verified (i.e. you don't want a Mac mini firmware on your Mac Pro), checksums validated, images backed up, applied, verified, old ones removed and the system reinitialized. Again, none can be done with you logged in and none of it done by simply "dumping" files in a directory.
Actually, in the case of an update, sometimes a reboot isn't required when it is still used as part of an update process, but this is only in instances where it's easier for most of the user population to have to undergo a reboot. For example, some system updates make changes to things like a network service and, while you could get away with just restarting that rather than the whole computer, it's just easier for most users to do a restart than go through the steps to restart the network service.
Also, in cases of firmware updates a reboot is most definitely required. Adding to this, some years back Apple started automatically including firmware updates (if/when required) within macOS updates/upgrades, so it's not easy to check which devices had firmware updates included in an update/upgrade. Regardless though, firmware updates require a reboot, there's just no way around it.
As painful as it sounds, you may just want to let the Mac sit for a couple of hours and see if it is indeed frozen. Sometimes, the update could be stuck in a lull but not completely frozen. Some update processes will take much longer than others, resulting in a seemingly stuck progress bar.
Some users have reported their update taking upwards of ten hours. Grab a coffee, do some other work, run some errands, do whatever you need to do to burn some time and let your Mac do its thing. Big system updates (sometimes) take a whole lot of time!
If you receive a notification that software updates are available, you can choose when to install the updates, or choose to be reminded the next day. You can also check for macOS updates manually in the Software Update pane of General settings.
If you want to learn about the details of each update before installing, click the arrow next to the Update button and review the apps, versions and installation date. Then click Update All or Update next to individual apps.
The long-awaited 19th iteration of macOS, aptly named Ventura after the Californian city, was announced earlier this year on June 6th at the WWDC. Apple declared this new update would provide users with powerful new ways to get even more done.
Sometimes, system junk like temporary and broken or corrupt files can interfere with your Mac's performance. Removing your system clutter can often give your Mac the boost it needs to perform simple tasks like downloading a new update.
macOS Monterey, a solid update with plenty of new features that improve productivity and enhance privacy, is out today. While not everyone will want to upgrade to the new operating system, if you plan to do so, then you should prepare your Mac.
MacOS Ventura Beta is Available for these Supported macs. The macOS Monterey is currently available for download and has support for almost all the Mac devices that run on macOS Big Sur except for some of the earlier versions of the device. The new software update is backed by incredible features, bug fixes, essential security patches, and various other enhancements to deliver a better user experience to its customers.
Talking about the time taken for the macOS Monterey update, we need to consider the macOS version you are currently using. The older the operating system, the larger the download size and the more time it will take to install on your system. For the Mac users with the macOS Monterey 12.2.1 installed on their devices, the download size and the installation time required for the macOS Monterey is the most minor compared to other macOS versions.
It is not practical to tell you the exact time of download and installation of macOS Monterey on your MacBooks due to the reasons discussed above. But we can provide the Mac users with an approximate time that they should set aside should you choose to install the update on your system.
These crucial steps include signing in to your iCloud account, logging in to the various application services, and setting up Apple Play on your Mac. You also need to administer the backed-up data from the previous version of the operating system to check if it was adequately carried over to the newer updated version of the OS.
Follow the instructions below to check the system software version. If the system software version is Ver. 1.30 or earlier, the update is required. Note: If the Date/Time setting screen appears when you turn on your camera, be sure to set the date and time to the correct values.
Note: For Mac computers using an Apple silicone processor, once the update procedure is finished, we recommend setting the security policy back to the original setting. On Mac computers with an Intel processor, this step is not needed. Refer to the How to change the security policy on Mac computers with Apple silicon article if necessary.
Installing new versions of macOS on a Mac should be a fairly simple practice. A Mac computer tells you about any available updates using a pop-up window in Notification Centre. In some cases (depending on your settings) it is already downloaded and only needs your authorization to be installed.
It is always advisable to perform a standard series of checks before you perform an operating system update on your Mac. In this post though, we will only explain possible solutions to fix your Mac if it freezes or stalls in the middle of an update.
As the update installs, it copies files and expands folders, taking up much more space than it needed to download. In fact, you often need as much as 20 GB of free storage on your Mac to update the operating software on it.
This checks your hard drive for errors and repairs any it finds. Reboot your Mac when it finishes, if you return to the macOS update installer again, repeat these instructions to choose your startup disk.
I am stuck in this software update loop, like described in the passage, on my MacBook Air and it keeps saying I do not have enough storage and the screens stays black while giving a pop up offering me a restart or Startup Disk option that is greyed out and not working leaving me no options. I know nothing about computers at all and am kinda confused from the article. Is there anyway to just cancel the update somehow? I tried Command + R but nothing happens. 2ff7e9595c
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