Today we will try to figure out how to update Mac OS. Any operating system requires timely updates. Otherwise, it will either stop working or start to fail. All this causes a lot of trouble for users. Therefore, below it will be described how to replace the software previously installed on a computer from Apple. This operation will not give any difficulties. Especially if you follow the suggested directions.
Types of updates
Thinking about how it will be necessary, first of all, to understand what exactly the user wants to achieve. Today there are several types of updates. What is it about?
For example, a modern user may be faced with:
- updating software on Mac OS;
- replacing the operating system with a new one.
We'll look at both layouts. In the first case, the installed programs and applications will be updated, but the OS itself will remain old. When replacing Mac OS, you actually install from scratch. During the operation, the person will acquire a new version of the operating system from Apple.
What is required?
How do I update Mac OS X 10.6 or any other OS version? To begin with, you should properly prepare for the process. Otherwise, the idea simply won't make any sense.
What do you need to upgrade? For instance:
- original computer from Apple;
- Internet connection;
- running Mac OS;
- compliance with the system requirements of the operating system.
Everything is extremely simple and straightforward. Usually, no special preparation for operations from the owners of Apple equipment is needed. They will be able to bring the assigned tasks to life without any problems.
App Store and "updates"
How do I update Mac OS? Let's start with the simplest thing - downloading new software. This is a fairly convenient and effective way to update programs and applications on your Mac.
How exactly to proceed? The instruction in this case looks like this:
- Turn on the computer.
- Launch on the Mac OS App Store.
- Open the "Updates" tab.
- Click on the "Update" button. It's at the top of the app in the toolbar.
It remains to wait a while. The operating system will check for new versions of the installed software and will initialize them.
Full restart and AppStore
You can update your Mac (and not only) using App Store. And completely.
To bring the idea to life, you must:
- Choose a new Mac OS.
- Check that the computer meets the system requirements of the software.
- Open App Store on PC.
- In the search bar, type the name of the selected operating system.
- Click on the search result. The OS pages will open.
- Click on the "Download" button.
- Wait for the download to complete. After it, the installation wizard will automatically open. If this did not happen, you must click on the "Programs" section and select the downloaded document there.
- Click on the "Next" / "Continue" button.
- Complete the update following the instructions of the installation wizard.
Now it is clear how to update Mac OS. Usually this operation takes up to 1 hour of free time. It all depends on the speed of the internet.
System Restore
Updating Mac OS 10.9 (and not only) is offered in a different way. For example, by restoring the operating system.
The point is that new versions of the OS are becoming more demanding. And they work much better on older software builds. When initializing a new Mac OS, the user will be able to get rid of it. How to do it?
Mac OS recovery by updating it is done as follows:
- Turn on the computer.
- Press Command + R. This must be done at the time the OS boots.
- Select "Recovery".
- Click on "Continue".
- Complete the procedure by following the instructions on the screen.
This technique takes a minimum of time and effort. Even a child can easily cope with it. The main thing is to have an internet connection. Without it, the recovery procedure is impossible.
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How do I update Mac OS X 10.7.5? It all depends on what the user wants to do. Sometimes it is not an update that is required, but a rollback of the operating system, for example, to the "native" version. Bringing your idea to life is as easy as shelling pears.
Every Mac OS user has the right to return the operating system that was installed when the computer was purchased. But not everyone understands how such an operation can be started.
How to "upgrade" Mac OS 10.7.5 to a "native" build of the operating system? It is enough to follow the instructions below:
- Turn on the PC.
- At the initial stage of loading the OS, press Shift + Command + Option + R.
- Select the "Supplied operating system" item.
- Proceed as directed on the computer monitor.
That's all. In a few minutes, the operating system will be rolled back to the "native" version. This procedure is sometimes referred to as a refresh rather than a restore. Therefore, we examined it.
Flash drive
How do I update Mac OS? You can act using the installation "from a USB flash drive". This is the name of the technique in which the installation is performed using flash memory. This method is suitable for a clean install.
What is necessary? Have a flash drive with a volume of at least 8 GB and the name Untitled. How to proceed further?
To update Mac OS 10.6.8 (and earlier) you will need:
- Download the pre-selected operating system to the computer.
- Use special programs to make a bootable element out of a USB flash drive. For example, the standard Terminal utility will do. You need to run it and insert the inscription into the window: sudo / Applications / Install \ macOS \ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia - volume / Volumes / Untitled -applicationpath / Applications / Install \ macOS \ Sierra.app - nointeraction.
- Insert the finished USB flash drive into the PC.
- Reboot the operating system.
- Follow the instructions on the screen. The Mac OS installer will appear after reading the data from the bootable USB flash drive.
In fact, all of the above operations do not cause any hassle to users. And if you want, you can update the operating system from Apple at any time.
From disk
The last scenario remained. Thinking about how to update Mac OS, the user may come to the conclusion that not everyone likes initialization from a flash drive. What to do under these circumstances?
You can simply reinstall the existing operating system in the old and proven way - using the installation disc. They either buy it or create it on their own.
The algorithm of actions in this case is almost no different from the initialization of the operating system via a USB flash drive. It is enough to insert the installation disc into the drive and restart the computer. The system will detect the installation wizard and display it on the screen. All that remains for the user to do is to perform the actions indicated on the monitor. And in a few minutes, a new Mac OS will appear on the computer (or the old one, depending on the person's choice).
Finally
We figured out how to update Mac OS. Now the initialization process will not cause any difficulties. We managed to find out how it is possible to update the software and OS on "apple" devices.
If you want to update some OS, it is recommended to completely reinstall them. It is enough to find a new version of the application, download it and run the initialization wizard. This technique is used quite often. But the capabilities of the AppStore should not be neglected either.
All of the above operations are absolutely free. The main thing to remember is that Apple products cannot be installed on regular computers. This requires original Apple devices. Otherwise, none of the update methods will help.
As practice shows, even a novice user can cope with reinstalling and updating Mac OS. And the instructions we have studied will clarify as much as possible what is happening on the screen.
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With the availability of spare parts, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs take much less time. The website lists the approximate duration of any repairs.
Warranty and liability
Any repairs must be guaranteed. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.
Half of the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts of current models so that you do not have to waste extra time.
Free diagnostics
This is very important and has already become a good form for the service center. Diagnostics is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you should not pay a dime for it, even if you do not repair the device as a result.
Repair in service and delivery
A good service values your time and therefore offers free shipping. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of the service center: correctly and according to technology, it can only be done at a prepared place.
Convenient schedule
If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient so that you can catch up with before and after work. Good service works both on weekends and on holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00
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Age and experience of the company
Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years, and it has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the SC are being restored.
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If several engineers are always waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
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If you ask a question, a specialist must answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you have an idea of what exactly you need.
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OS X Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) is available only from the Mac App Store. If you already have an older macbook, you can upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion. The very process of such an update may seem somewhat unusual. Why should you upgrade your production version to OS X Mountain Lion? The answer is very simple - in OS X Mountain Lion, developers have fixed most of the bugs, and also a number of various new features have appeared.
There are several ways to install these updates. The first option is the default installation, the second is an advanced installation with the ability to select the appropriate settings. Of course, instead of updating, you can perform a complete reinstallation of the system, but in this case, all personal settings will be lost, you will have to reinstall all installed software, as well as a lot of other troubles. If you do not need this, then in my opinion it is much easier to install the corresponding update. But there is another side of the coin - the new version may lack support for old applications, which can also bring some inconvenience. Doubt anyone would like it if their favorite app stopped working after the update process. Therefore, before starting the installation of updates, make a backup copy of the preinstalled version of OS X, as well as a clone of your version of the boot disk. By doing this, you will have the option to rollback.
What do you need to upgrade?
Follow these steps to install OS X Mountain Lion updates:
- First you need to have the OS X Mountain Lion installer itself. Correct installation of these updates is possible provided that you already have OS X Snow Leopard or later preinstalled. And you can download the distribution kit with OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store, in the event that you again use the pre-installed OS X Snow Leopard.
- update can be done from both internal hard drive and SSD drive, Thunderbolt interface, FireWire bus or any external USB drive. In general, you can use any bootable device.
- at least you need to have 8 GB of free space on your storage medium;
- in addition to this 8 GB, it is recommended to have at least 650 MB of free space for the recovery partition. It contains various utilities that can be used to restore the OS if any errors occur during the update.
Installing the OS X Mountain Lion update.
So, let's proceed directly to the update process.
As stated above, the upgrade process replaces your OS version to OS X Mountain Lion without losing your custom settings or installed applications. Although nothing terrible should happen during the update, nevertheless, I strongly recommend that you make backups of all important information.
1. After purchasing OS X Mountain Lion (downloading an image from the Mac App Store), it will automatically download and save in the Applications folder; the file itself must be named “Install OS X Mountain Lion”. The install icon appears in Quick Access Documents in the Dock. The installation will start automatically.
2. Before proceeding with the installation, you must close absolutely all applications. Even the installation instructions (it's best to print it out before starting the installation).
3. If you left the installer, you can start the process again by double-clicking on the installer file in the applications folder (in the Applications folder) or on the icon that was created on the Dock.
4. In the open installer window, click the Continue button.
5. You will see a license agreement. After reading it, click the Agree button to proceed with the installation.
6. A dialog box will appear asking Have you really read the terms of the license agreement? You need to click the Consent button.
7. The installer initially selects the current disk as the boot disk, that is, the one on which the installation process will be performed. If you want to change it, click the Show All Disks button, then after selecting the drive you need, click the Install button.
8. Enter the password for your account and click OK.
9. After that, the installer starts the process of copying files to the selected disk. This may take some time, depending on your machine. After all files are copied, an automatic reboot will occur.
10. But, the process is not complete yet. After rebooting, the installation will continue. This will be shown by the installation indicator. The time it takes to complete the installation depends on your hardware.
11. After the installation is finally completed, the computer will reboot again.
Note: If you are using multiple monitors, they must all be turned on. If you have two monitors, the installation process window will be displayed only on the additional monitor instead of the main one. Thus, if it is turned off, then you will not understand what is happening with the installation process, whether it is proceeding correctly and how much time is still left.
Completion of the update installation process.
After the last reboot, OS X Mountain Lion will be launched on your Mac for the first time. It may drag on a little. This is due to the fact that the operating system analyzes the hardware, fills the data caches, and also conducts all other settings necessary for operation. Subsequent launches will be faster and there should be no delays.
1. After all the necessary settings are completed, you will see a desktop, or a window for entering a username and password (this depends on your previous settings).
2. If you do not have an Apple ID, you will be prompted to provide your Apple ID and password and click the Continue button, or skip this step for now by clicking the Skip button.
3. The Mountain Lion license will be displayed. It includes an OS X license, an iCloud license, and a Game Center license. After reading the License Agreement, click the Agree button.
4. Apple will ask you to confirm your license again, so you will have to click on the Agree button again.
5. If iCloud is not installed, then you will be prompted to install it. To do this, check the Set Up iCloud on This Mac box and click the Continue button. If you do not want to install it - do not check the box - just click the Next button.
6. If you chose to install iCloud, then you will be prompted to use the “Find My Mac” service. This service is designed to display your poppy on the map if it is lost for any reason. Do you need it - decide for yourself. Its activation / deactivation is also done by checking / unchecking the checkbox and clicking on the Next button.
7. This completes the update process.
Mountain Lion software update.
Before getting started, run the Software Update service. It will check for operating system updates, as well as other updates (for example, drivers for various devices or devices that have just been connected). The service can be started from the Apple menu.
One of the assumptions about the release date of the final version of OS X Mountain Lion turned out to be correct, and at yesterday's conference call Tim Cook announced that the new system will be available for download on July 25, that is, today. While the United States is asleep, you and I will prepare our "poppies" for the transition to the new system. Hopefully everyone will update to 10.8?
Like last year's Lion, it is extremely easy to install and doesn't require any user skills. Apart from following the instructions on the computer screen, you will not be asked for anything else. The first thing you need to know before upgrading to Mountain Lion is system compatibility with your computer. According to Apple itself, the new version of the system will work on the following computers:
MacBook (Aluminum Late 2008 or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid / Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
Please note that despite the system support, some functions, such as PowerNap or AirPlay, have stricter restrictions and work not on all computers.
Apple claims that you need 2GB of RAM to install OS X Mountain Lion, but we advise you to upgrade your Mac's RAM, as working with 4GB of memory in 10.8 is much more fun.
Note that there is no need to install RAM from the same manufacturer that Apple installs in your computer. The main selection criterion is the frequency of RAM operation. We recommend that you provide the sales assistant with accurate data on all characteristics upon arrival at the store, for example, by saving a screenshot of the screen on your iPhone.
If you are having difficulty identifying the system data of your Mac, you can always use the free Mactracker application, which provides all the information about every device Apple has ever created. In the program you will definitely find your "poppy" and a detailed description of its technical characteristics and data.
A key software limitation when installing Mountain Lion is the current version of the system is not lower than OS X 10.6.8... The fact is that Mountain Lion, like Lion last year, is installed on a computer only through the Mac App Store, which is only available on OS X 10.6.8 and higher. In addition, Apple recommends checking your computer for all available updates. You can check it in Finder from the Apple menu - Software Update.
If your Mac is running Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), there is only one way to upgrade to Mountain Lion. To get started, you need to purchase Snow Leopard ($ 29) and already from it upgrade to Mountain Lion, the release of which, as a reminder, we are already waiting for tonight.
Upgrading to OS X Lion last year, I purchased a wireless Magic Trackpad for my iMac. The reason for this decision was the new multitouch gestures introduced by Apple in OS X Lion. Since then I have been working on my poppy combining the mouse and trackpad. With the advent of Mountain Lion, gestures will become even more common, and it will be more difficult to do without a trackpad. If you have not yet purchased this wonderful thing, then I recommend it to you in every possible way - working with a stationary Mac becomes even more enjoyable.
To do this, launch Disk Utility on your Mac, select your boot disk in the left column and click the Check Disk button. Checking the disk's health will take some time and may slow down the system somewhat, but that's okay. At the end of the check, you should see something like the following.
If during the check Disk Utility found any problems in the operation of your boot disk, then we advise you to boot from another partition and, restarting Disk Utility, try to fix all the problems in the section where they occur by clicking on the "Fix disk ".
If you are upgrading from Lion and your Mac is using Lion Recovery, you have the option to boot into the appropriate mode by holding Command + R after turning on the computer and using Disk Utility from there.
Back up your Mac... It is imperative that you create a system backup using the Time Machine built into OS X. To do this, you will need an external capacious media that is able to place in its bowels all the information from your boot disk.
Mac users running Snow Leopard should deactivate FileVault. Mountain Lion, like Lion, has a slightly different encryption principle - FileVault 2. According to Apple, this principle is the best existing before, and if FileVault is enabled on your Mac, then you can switch to a new system losslessly by simply disabling FileVault before upgrading ...
If you are using third-party disk encryption, then we recommend that you temporarily disable it when upgrading to a new version of OS X. Many of these products interact with the disk and operating system at a low level and incompatibility with Mountain Lion can make your Mac not bootable or be unable to access all of your information. You can activate the encryption as soon as Mountain Lion is installed on your Mac and you are convinced that the encryption software is compatible.
It is imperative that you check your computer for updates. For example, 10.6.8 contains the fixes needed to migrate to Mountain Lion. You can update the software on your Mac from the Apple menu.
In addition to basic system updates, we recommend monitoring all third-party software installed on your computer. The upcoming release of a new version of the operating system always encourages developers to work on updating their applications to support the new version of the system and a smooth transition to the new OS. To do this, you can either visit the developer site for each software on your Mac, or use the Mac App Store to check for software updates.
If you are too lazy to browse the developers' sites, we recommend using a more convenient solution. The site contains a list of programs that are already supported or are planned for OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion.
Set up your iCloud account or get one if you haven't already. On June 31 of this year, the MobileMe service ceased to exist, and if you were a user of it, you probably know about its closure, since Apple has more than once notified all its users about this.
You can set up your cloud account in System Preferences. Just go to the program and in the "Internet & Wireless" section, select iCloud. If you haven't set up an account yet, you'll be prompted to create a new one. With more and more iOS and OS X app developers now supporting iCloud, using this service will definitely make life easier for you in the Apple ecosystem.
Introduced a year ago by Apple, the principle of software updates is very convenient, and you and I do not need to leave our workplace to update our Mac. While Apple prepares to launch the new system, we suggest you have a cup of coffee or watch a good movie. And by the way, did you forget to check your credit card balance? ..
Based on materials from macworld.com
