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An application developed by Apple to automatically install the latest version of Apple software on Apple computers.

The tool used by OS X to update system applications. This tool is accessible through the softwareupdate CLI or through the Mac App Store GUI.

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How can I confirm macOS received a silent update?

I know the whole point of a silent update is that it doesn't require user interaction, but it seems like there should be some way to make sure my computer actually received and applied the update. Is there an update log somewhere that would list the…
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Can all Mac software update with one click?

Is there a way to update ALL your software at same time with one click? From what I was told you have to update MS Office and other softwares manually and on by one.
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Is there a way to show the release dates of System software updates?

I was previously hit by the Thunderbolt Update that made the iMac not bootable, so as a precaution in the future, I may check and see the release dates of all the Software Updates, and if the update is more than 2 to 3 days old, then I will install…
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Is there any way to schedule software update?

I have software updates set to check weekly, but it seems to happen at random times during the day. I'd really like to have it run at a specific day and time - say 4:30 on Friday - so that I can just let it run on my way out the door, rather than…
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Software update preference pane and manual update using terminal both hang

Both software update in the Preferences Pane and the manual software update are hanging. What could be the problem? OSX 10.15.7
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What is "iTunes Device Support Upgrade"?

What I know: Component of "Software Update" (and is visible when you open the list). Requires reboot 108 MB (for Sierra) is hidden in the "Updates Installed in Last 30 days list (probably) is not part of the auto-installing "Install system data and…
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How do I cancel an update on my iMac sierra that i don't want to install?

I installed an iMovie update on my iMac however now i have another iMovie update that is the exact same as i just installed..how do I cancel it?
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Can you update in safe mode?

I am running Mac 10.6.2 and I want to update to 10.6.8. I have downloaded the update dmg already but want to install in safe boot and not normal. I am aware that many kexts are not loaded except from the core ones but will this stop the installer…
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Allowing standard users to update apps

thank you to anyone who can potentially assist. Is anyone familiar with a way that I can allow certain apps to be updated by standard users? For example, Zoom updates requires an administrator to authenticate before it updates. This spans to other…
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How to update macOS to latest release of current version?

I am on Catalina 10.15.3 and do not want to move to Big Sur just yet. Software Update does have the option to update to Big Sur but I am unable to determine how to do just a minor point update. How do I install the latest update of Catalina? Update…
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How to extract Software Update in macOS 10.14?

I have 4 macs. Every time when there is an update it means I have to download 2-3GB of software update across all my macs. This seems inefficient at best. Is there a method to extract software updates and install to other macs offline?
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Can't download updates because "This update is not available for this Apple ID"

I keep getting this message when I type in my password to do an update. This update is not available for this Apple ID either because it was bought by a different user or the item was refunded or cancelled. The computer was bought by me and has…
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Will updating my software to Mavericks delete all of my files and software?

I'm a new Apple user and have the option to update my software to Maverick. I know that on Windows when you install a new operating system, all of your previous data is wiped out. It's pretty much a reformat. Will the same happen with Maverick or…
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I want to update to the most recent firmware while jailbroken

OK so I have the iPhone 3GS (old bootrom) and am currently on iOS 5.1.1. I'd like to update to the most recent firmware WHILE retaining my untethered jailbroken status, Cydia, and the unlocked feature of the phone which allows me to use it without a…
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Install Mountain Lion on different Macs with different Apple accounts

I'm pretty sure that the title is unclear, I'm going to explain it: We have to update 11 Macs, so we bought 11 copies of Mountain Lion (from the online store, not the App Store) and we received the Redeem codes. We have just a little doubt, we don't…
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