Check For Mac Updates

To check the size of an available app update before you start to download it, do the following: Open the Mac App Store; Go to the “Updates” tab to find the available app software updates; To find the size of an app update, click the small “More” button; See the size of the app update in the little popup window. Mar 15, 2018  The update history information for version 16.16 and earlier also applies to Office 2016 for Mac, which is also a version of Office for Mac that’s available as a one-time purchase. Older versions up to and including 16.16 can be activated with an Office 2016 for Mac volume license.

How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later

If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:

  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
  2. If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.
  3. When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.

To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.

To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.

How to get updates for earlier macOS versions

If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:

  1. Open the App Store app on your Mac.
  2. Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
  3. Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed.
  4. When the App Store shows no more updates, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. Later versions may be available by upgrading your macOS.

To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.


* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu  > Software Update.

How to get updates for iOS

Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS.

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  • Learn how to upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
  • Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
  • You can redownload apps that you previously downloaded from the App Store.
  • Your Mac doesn't automatically download large updates when it's using a Personal Hotspot.

The great thing about Mac software downloaded from the Mac App Store is that it's very easy to check for updates. If you have automatic updates turned on, most apps will update automatically while you're asleep (or, at least at night, whether you're asleep or not). If, however, you know of an update launching at a specific time and your Mac hasn't automatically updated it yet, you can manually push out the update yourself. Here's how.

How to check for app updates in the Mac App Store

  1. Launch the Mac App Store from your Dock or Finder.
  2. Click on Updates in the menu on the left side.
  3. Click on the Update button next to the app you want to update or click Update All to update all apps in the queue.

How to see what apps you've purchased or downloaded on your Mac

To see your app history, visit your profile account information.

  1. Launch the Mac App Store from your Dock or Finder.
  2. Click on your Profile picture in the lower-right corner of the Mac App Store window.
  3. Scroll down the list of apps to see your app purchase and download history.

How to hide Mac App Store purchases on your Mac

If you don't want your kids re-downloading an app on your Mac, or for whatever reason, don't want a past purchase to appear on your app history list, you can hide it.

  1. Launch the Mac App Store from your Dock or Finder.
  2. Click on your Profile picture in the lower-right corner of the Mac App Store window.
  3. Hover your cursor over the app you want to hide.

  4. Click on the More button that appears. It looks like three dots inside a circle.

  5. Click Hide Purchase.

  6. Click Hide Purchase again to confirm that you want to hide the purchase.

You can unhide any purchases you hide from your account info page.

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