Keeping your Mac up to date with latest updates is absolutely critical to maintaining a safe and secure environment. Updates should be applied as soon as possible by the user.
Unfortunately many users can run into trouble when trying to run an update due to low disk space. This article will address how you can run updates, what to do if you can’t due to low disk space, and what resources are available if you still need help.
Install macOS Update
Before installing a macOS update, please plug your Mac in or make sure you have at least 50% battery. You’ll also need to be connected to a wifi network.
Open up your System Settings
Go to General → Software Update
If you have available updates, click Download, Install, or Restart (depending on what options you have)
Once the update has been installed, the device will restart and you’ll be able to continue using it as before
If you are doing a major upgrade, it may prompt you for an admin password. We recommend working with your building tech for major upgrades just to make sure they go smoothly for you!
Clean Up Disk Space
Having too little free space is the #1 reason why an update might fail to install. Here are some things we recommend cleaning up if you are low on disk space:
Sign out of iMessage
Many users have iPhones, so it’s only natural to want to sign in and sync your iMessages to your Mac. However this has numerous downsides, including using a lot of your precious disk space.