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I can't seem to update my Safari

Every piece of advice to update my safari says to go to system pref and click update software. but on my computer there is no software update option


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on May 13, 2022 11:54 AM

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Posted on May 13, 2022 1:36 PM

Safari is updated when you upgrade the operating system on your MacBook Air.

See below for information about upgrading your MacBook Air. If you can't upgrade it, another option would be to install a 3rd party browser such as Chrome. The current version of Chrome will run on OSX 10.11 or later. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop


The model year of a MacBook Air is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A mid 2009 MacBook Air can be upgraded to El Capitan 10.11.6 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A late 2010 through mid 2011 MacBook Air can be upgraded to High Sierra 10.13.6 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2012 MacBook Air can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2013 and early 2014 can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

An early 2015 or later can be upgraded to the current version of Monterey macOS 12. See: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

 

Also note that if you install Catalina or later, any non-Apple 32-bit apps will also need to be upgraded. See: https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html

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May 13, 2022 1:36 PM in response to corby97

Safari is updated when you upgrade the operating system on your MacBook Air.

See below for information about upgrading your MacBook Air. If you can't upgrade it, another option would be to install a 3rd party browser such as Chrome. The current version of Chrome will run on OSX 10.11 or later. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop


The model year of a MacBook Air is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A mid 2009 MacBook Air can be upgraded to El Capitan 10.11.6 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A late 2010 through mid 2011 MacBook Air can be upgraded to High Sierra 10.13.6 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2012 MacBook Air can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2013 and early 2014 can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

An early 2015 or later can be upgraded to the current version of Monterey macOS 12. See: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

 

Also note that if you install Catalina or later, any non-Apple 32-bit apps will also need to be upgraded. See: https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html

I can't seem to update my Safari

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