How to Update Safari

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Last Updated: September 3, 2020

To update Safari on a Mac, click on the App Store → Click on Updates → Find the system update → Click on the Update option next to the system update.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Desktop

1
Open Spotlight. It is the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner of your screen.
2
Type in "App Store". The App Store has a blue icon with a pencil and paint brush in the shape of the letter "A".
3
Press Return.
4
Click on Updates. It is at the top of the App Store window.
5
Find the system update. It will likely include the phrase "OS X Update".
- Updates for Safari won't appear, because they are a part of system updates.
6
Click on Update. It is to the right of the system update.
7
Click on Update All (optional). It is at the top-right corner of the App Store window.
- This will update the rest of your software programs that have an update available.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
iOS

1
Place your device on a charger. This will prevent your device from dying during the update.
2
Open the Settings app. It has a gray gear icon and is located on your device's home screen.
3
Tap Wifi.
4
Tap On/Off switch to turn on Wifi. The switch is to the right of Wifi.
- If the switch is green, the Wifi is on.
5
Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join. After you join the network, you'll see a check mark next to the network.
6
Tap the back button. It is in the upper-left corner of the screen.
7
Tap General. It has a gray gear icon next to it.
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Tap Software Update. If there is a notification circle with a number in it next to Software Update, a software update is available.
- If you do not see a notification circle, you cannot update your iOS or Safari.
9
Tap Download and Install.
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Tap Agree.
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Tap Continue. After the download is complete, your device will restart.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I transfer apps and content from an old iPad to a new one?

Community Answer

When you set up your new iPad, you'll have the option to set it up as a new iPad or an iPad from a backup. If you have an iCloud backup of your old iPad, you could set up your new iPad with it using your Apple ID and password.

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Article SummaryX

1. Open the App Store on your Mac.
2. Click Updates.
3. Find the system update.
4. Click Update.

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