You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

What do I do when there is no "software update" icon in System Preferences?

I cannot find an "update software" icon under system preferences when I click on the Apple icon in upper left corner. Where can I find it so I can update and enable automatic updates?

MacBook Air

Posted on Apr 23, 2021 7:51 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Apr 23, 2021 8:11 AM

System Preferences > Software Update didn't exist until Mojave 10.14.

See…

How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur - Apple Support

or

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

4 replies

What do I do when there is no "software update" icon in System Preferences?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.