Here we go again - software update available (not)
I have struggled with this for over a year now. App Store on my MacBook Pro shows an upate available - but there isn't actulaly. It all starts with a flag on the icon in the dock - but when I click on it, then the software updates tab - it will spin and spin, then show nothing (but still say there is one update availabe. Once this behavior begins, it is only a matter of time (usually days) until it will show that there is an update available, and again clicking on it, then the update tab, brings me to the page, but will show a piece of software (for me - it is ALWAYS Twitter app) - and shows that it is installed already (see window capture).
Over the last year, I have done more things than I can remember to make it quit this - from deleting Twitter, then installing it again through the App Store. That doesn't remove it.
I have deleted the App Store prefs... no effect.
I read on another similar thread of resetting the App Store - and followed those directions, which ended the bad behavior for a few weeks, only to return.
In my most recent reappearance of the issue - it showed 1 Update for just over a week - but no actual software listed... until yesterday when there was an update that involved Java. I had it update that... and then Twitter showed up (though it doesn't actually need updating).
Apple is losing its "user-friendly" reputation for many reasons - and bugs like this reflect just one of them.
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ios 7 has downloaded to my iphone 4s but keeps saying " software update is not available at this time . Try again later . what am i doing wrong ??
You should try again later, the servers are getting slammed. Bunch of people trying to download at the same time.
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HT4623 Software update is not available in the settings general
Software update is not available in the settings>general
That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
If you have iOS 4... See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
OR...
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -
im having a problem updating my phone. it downloaded the first part but then when i hit install it says software update is not available at this time. what do i do ?
Does it say Try Again Later? If so, try again later. Worked for me on one device, later! 2 of my devices are being a bit more stubborn!
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Hello,
Can anyone help? I cannot install ioS 7.1 on my ipad2, message displayed "software update is not available at this time. Try again later".
ThanksAn iOS update to version 7.1.1 was just released. The update servers might be too busy at the time you tried to update. ID suggest waiting until later in the day and then try again.
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I have an iphone 4s. I have an alert that there is a software update available to iOS 6. When I got to the settings tab, the "download and install" button is not highlited and I can't click on it. Below that, it says that this update requires a Wi-Fi network connection to download. So I connected my phone to my computer and tried to update throug itunes. When I clicked the update tab on itunes on my laptop, an alert pops up that says I need to be connected to the internet for th update to take place. I am confused because I am connected to the internet, but for some reason the connection is not being recognized when I try to update.
I am using a Gateway laptop and my internet connection is a verizon 4g device that I plug into a USB port. I feel like this should be so simple but have not been able to figure it out even when I called Apple and spoke to a rep...help!In order to download to your phone over the air, you need to be connected to WiFi.
It's possible the Internet connection through Verizon is not stable enough for the downlaod to begin (it is a very large download).
You might want to head over to Starbucks with your laptop for the afternoon and see if you can download it over their WiFi. -
Well I have a new macbook pro and there is a software update available and after i update it, it keeps asking for the same thing to update over and over again! What can be done?
The App Store version sometimes gives problems. As you can't install 10.8.4 from the App Store, download and install the Combo edition > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1659?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US This edition will work and will update OS X to the most recent version, in that case, 10.8.4
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I can't upgrade my MAC os from 10.7.5 to the latest available .
Usual way of software update does not help.
Keeps saying you have the latest update .To get beyond 10.7.5, you must go to the App Store and purchase an upgrade.
Currently Mavericks is free
Allan -
hi. Can someone please help me how to update the iOS version of my iphone 3gs. Thankyou. Software update is not available in settings.
Over the air updating of iOS needs iOS 5 or later so unless you have iOS 5 or later you will not see updating in setting
The following link explains how to update http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
This link explains how to update using wireless http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
This explains how to transfer purchases to your computer http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848 -
iphone 3, yes its old but it was free, does not have the software update available on the menu....so how do I update it?
Read the entire article, not just the first half.
Iphone 3g can only go to 4.2.1 -
IPOD Software Updater- "Restore" not working
The IPOD software updater will not allow me to restore my Nano.
Both the update and restore buttons are not "active". The updater prompts me to plug in my Nano and automatically attempts to update my Nano which isn't necessary since there's no new update.
This caused the "Do not disconnect" message to appear for a long time until I turned it off.
Any thoughts, suggestions...would be very much appreciated!
Thanks-Fixed! I had the same issue and have fixed it... for now!
Let me go into the details...
My wife and I just received our new Nanos. Her's has been exhibiting strange behaviour so I have tried to restore.
On her latop, the latest iPod Updater did not at first 'see' the Nano whereas on my laptop, it sees the Nano and starts to restore then stops when the progress bar gets to the 'd' of "iPod". I have had to force quit and try again and each time it gets fo far and stops.
By putting the Nano into Disk Mode, I can get my wife's laptop to "see" the Nano and, once again, it stalled at exactly the same spot. I force quit the update and tried and again... and it worked this time!
The only difference this time was that I was holding the Nano in my hand. I can see no reason why this would be relevant unless the connector had been ever so slighty lose, though this is a long shot.
So, I am back to having 2 functioning Nanos... for now!
Best Wishes
Mark Townsend -
Software update notification not working
Hello
I'm having issue with the software update notification not informing me of updates to downloaded apps. I've open the software app button but no notices on the bottom. The only way I can update is to go to HP app site and press update button on app page. I'm still unable to backup manually or automatically. The Touchpad has never been backed up. I checked with HP two weeks ago and they confirmed that backup has never been done. I've tried to erase backup but error window says I have no internet connection and cannot not erase backup on profile. HP say they are checking on solution but no reply since contact. Are the issues related? Touchpad 32gb Wifi believing it has no Internet connection so unable to backup and unable to check if app updates are available. This is my second Touchpad (first one had cracks on speakers and headphone jack returned to Amazon) and the first one had no issues with backup or software notification. I've done restarts and complete reboots. Issue remains.
Post relates to: HP TouchPad (WiFi)Have you installed any "homebrew" apps? This could be causing an issue.
I have checked you HP webOS account and see that you have never backed up to the account with you current Touchpad. I see your original device was backing up okay as you have stated.
You can download and run HP webOS doctor for this device. This can be downloaded from http://ws.hpwebos.com/webosdoctor/sorry.htm, enter you device serial number. You may want to create a new HP webOS account to try after the ROM reload. If this works alright then try logging into your original account again. You may be able to restore your data again. -
My software update does not work: the icon jams and then times out, although web is online. How to resolve??
Snow Leopard DVD:
You can get it only by phone now from Apple.
In the US, call 1-800-MY-APPLE and ask for a sales assistant. Last quoted price was $19.99 for the single-user and $29.99 for the family licence.
For other countries, check here; http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
Don't forget to ask for Sales; the tech support guys can't help.
When you've installed SL it will be 10.6.3. You need to update that to 10.6.8 with the combo installer from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399 - that gives you access to the Mac App store.
Lion is only available by phone also - same number and they'll give you a download code to use in the Mac App Store.
If you're going to Mountain Lion you don't need to install Lion first - you can do it straight from Snow Leopard 10.6.8.
Specifications;
Snow Leopard 10.6.x:
Lion 10.7.x;
Mountain Lion 10.8.x:
As for Lion, but also must be one of these groups;
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminium, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
<sorry to repeat, guys, but following links isn't always a given with OPs> -
i am currently on the osx 5.8 operating system. I just downloaded the new iphone 5 software and cannot sync it with my itunes on this computer because it doesn't have the most current version of itunes which i discovered i cannot download without an iosx oeprating system. I have run software update 10 times, started and restarted the computer and the program. help! what do i need to do to switch over to the ios-x operating system....or whatever the most current version is called. if i have to pay for it, that's fine. i have just been routed and rerouted through the apple store trying to figure it out. can someone help me please!
Hello,
There are two different things here, an OS update and a software update.
Mac OS X 10.5 is the version of OS while the .8 at the end is the software update (release patches)
The most current software update for Mac OS X 10.5 is 10.5.8
No more software updates available. You would need to upgrade the OS, which would be to Mac OS X 10.6
Your new iPhone 5 would require iTunes 10.6 which is only available for OS X version 10.6.8 or later.
Your would therefore need to upgrade your Macbook to this version of OS.
It maybe brought on DVD via Apple directly (Contact Apple ) or using any good online vendor like Amazon.
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My iTunes won't let me connect my iPhone because it says I need an updated iTunes, but when I try to download the new iTunes, it says that my Mac software (10.5.8) is too old. However, there are no software updates available. What can I do?
It depends on what iPhone you have.
If it's an iPhone 4S or earlier, click here.
If it's an iPhone 5, you need to buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD, and that requires an Intel Mac with at least 1GB RAM.
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