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Environment: StFX Students, Faculty, and Staff using Apple products (ie. Macbook, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad) in need of software updates
Purpose: To update any Apple Software to the newest available edition for best use
Updating Mac OSX on your Apple Computer
To Begin the Update Process on a Mac OXS:
Step 1: From the Home Screen of your MacBook (or maybe in your Launchpad) you will find the System Preferences App.
Step 2: In System Preferences there will be a Software Update selection.
Step 3: Once in the Software Update, it will give the information about the newest update, and the option to "Upgrade Now" and download the software.
Step 4: Some Software Updates do require a restart. This will be prompted.
Summary: System Preferences ► Software Update ► Upgrade Now
Updating Your iPhone Software
To Begin the Update Process on an iPhone:
Step 1: Find the Settings App on the home screen.
Step 2: From there, select General.
Step 3: Once in General, select Software Update.
Step 4: You will not always receive the red Software Update notification (as shown in photo) but once you are in this menu it will search for updates for you.
Step 5: From there you will have the option to read more about what the update entails & download it.
Step 6: Some Software Updates do require a restart. This will be prompted.
Summary: Settings App ► General ► Software Update ► Download
Installing the Software Update on Other Apple Devices
If installing the update on iPad or Apple Watch:
A similar summary of finding the Settings or System Preferences ► General ► Software Update ► Download
More Information on Apple Software Updates Found Here:
How to Update the Software on Mac
How to Update the Software on iPhone & iPad
How to Update the Software on Apple Watch