Periodically, Apple releases updates to your macOS software (which can include updates to apps that come with your Mac and important security updates). Software Updates are an essential part of maintaining supportability and securing your Mac.
If your device requires an update, you will have received a macOS Update
Appalachian State University's IT currently follows the model of supporting the latest released version of macOS (following an internal testing period) and one version previous.
The currently supported operating system versions are:
- macOS 11 (Big Sur)
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
If your device is eligible for an upgrade, you may have received a macOS Upgrade Notification. You can view the macOS Upgrade Notifications article Windows and macOS System Updates and Patches article for more information about the notifications or continue with the steps below to upgrade macOSupdate the software your Mac:
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UpgradesUpdates, while generally very safe, do run minimal risk of data loss. Please ensure ensure you are backing up your data is backed up to another location before initiating any upgraderegularly to avoid risk. One of our Desktop Support Specialists will be happy to assist with this process. Please visit tech.appstate.edu and submit a request for Computer Support. |
Installing
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Apple Software Updates from Self Service
- In your Applications folder, launch the Self Service app.
- You will be greeted with the Featured page that shows new or recommended apps. From the Categories on the left, navigate to ASU-Operating Systems and select an upgrade Software Updates and select the Install Apple Updates and Restart option that is available from the list.
Before proceeding,
Click the Upgrade button to begin upgrading your Mac. read the description which will detail any requirements or recommendations.
Info title Important: When you initiate an upgradeupdate, your Mac will download necessary components and will need to restart to perform the installation. Before proceeding, save your current documents, quit any open applications, and copy all files and user data to another computer or backup drive. If this is a laptop, please connect to a charger at this time. This process could take an hour or more to complete a while and your Mac will be unavailable during this time.
- Self Service will prompt you one last time before it will initiate the upgrade. You cannot downgrade to a previous operating system once you upgrade.
- Click the Install button to begin updating your Mac.
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