I HAVE AN APPLE "USB SUPER DRIVE" How do I update it?

Man you are talking about ancient software. The app you see in your Utility folder is THIRTEEN years old and was released in 2007. Just how old is your SuperDrive? If it was purchased after 2007 it already has that firmware update and there’s no need for that app. It’s so old it won’t run on Catalina, of course.

And like I said, a whole lot of us have SuperDrives that are working just fine with Catalina.

That being said the last SuperDrive firmware update was released in December 2009 (eleven years ago). Here’s the link. See if it runs. The installer will tell you if you need it or not.

SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0

Charliechips wrote:

Is the USB Super Drive software updatable?

Not necessary.

Bypass any hub or docking station and plug directly into your Mac, use Apple branded adapter/cable if necessary.

Many hubs do not supply enough power for the DVD drive.

USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD564LL/A/apple-usb-superdrive

The reply by leroydouglas is correct -- you need to plug directly into a USB port on your Mac and not into a hub.

I'm not chiming in to reiterate that comment, but only to note that I have this same USB drive and, years ago, I placed a note on the drive itself reminding me to use a Mac USB port and not my hub because I always forgot that. I'm just suggesting you do the same.

cjr

Please don’t spout off about something you know nothing about. The SuperDrive has absolutely nothing to do with 32 or 64 bit. I have a SuperDrive and it works perfectly well with Catalina. Can we assume you are also on Catalina? Is a specific app you use having issues?

All such drivers are part of macOS. To upgrade a driver you must upgrade macOS. Apple does not provide specific information about the USB driver.

Well, what is causing you to want to update? Are you having an issue with the SuperDrive? Maybe we can provide a solution.