How do I update my software, currently on10.6.8 but when I check for new software I'm told that I'm up to date
Hi,
I want to update my software, in order to buy Numbers, which requires 10.7. However, when I check for updates I'm told I'm up to date although I see I only have 10.6.8
Help.
Thanks in advance
You are upto date for 10.6 = Snow Leopard...
The next OS X = Mountain Lion = 10.8 which is a paid Upgrade...
Upgrade to Mountain Lion
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iOS 5.1.1 is the last update for that model.
See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
Device iOS Verson
iPhone 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4 iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 4S iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5 iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5c iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5s iOS 7.0.x
iPod Touch 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2 iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3 iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 3 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 4 iOS 7.0.x
iPad Mini iOS 7.0.x
iPad Air iOS 7.0.x
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Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
2. iPhone Support
3. iPod Touch Support
4. iPad Support
a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5
Tap Settings > General > Software Update
If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
c. Resolving update problems
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Software Update wont check for new software.
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The best suggestion I can offer is to apply the combo updater anyway in the hope that it may over-write whatever is causing the problem.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399 -
Software Update Stuck on "Checking for New Software..."
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http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/9536/picture1ss7.png
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If I reinstall the OS, will that jeopardize my data, docs or photo library?
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Hi
I am trying to update my ipad from ios 4.3 but when connected to itunes I get an error message saying that the internet is not accessible when it is. How do I resolve this?Disable your firewall and antivirus software, restart your iPad, quit iTunes, restart your computer and then try to update again.
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Hi,
When i check for software updates the loading bar gets stuck (please see image below), i left it for a couple of hours and its still the same.
The software updates was working before, what could be causing the issue?
i got a macbook pro 13' early 2011.
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you could fire up terminal and give this a try:
defaults delete /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate CatalogURL
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
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