For example, the Apple support pages list the model each update applies to and the fixes contained within, such as resolving various network, boot-up or other hardware issues The Apple support website lets you download firmware updates individuallyĢ. Check which firmware updates apply to your particular Mac. Sometimes, if Software Update hasn’t already informed you that a firmware update is available, it’s worth keeping an eye on the Apple support pages which provide direct links to manually download the updates themselves.ġ. The restart process looks a little different to normal while the firmware is being updated, after which it will restart again and boot to the normal login screen Any updates can be viewed, postponed, or installed immediately Download Updates Manually For firmware updates, it will also be necessary to restart your Mac, which should happen automatically. Click the Show Details button for more information about the available updates, or just select Install to get started. The next screen displays any software and firmware updates found. Note that applications you’ve installed from the App Store are not normally checked during this process – you have to update those separately Your Mac will check for application and firmware updates from Appleģ. A small window opens whilst your Mac checks to see if any software updates are available. Go to the Apple menu in the main menu bar and choose Software Update Firmware can normally be installed as part of the regular Software Update processĢ. Luckily, the normal Software Update mechanism that most Mac owners are already familiar with can be used to check and update your Mac’s firmware, since Apple distributes most updates that way.ġ.

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