Firmware updates aren't installed automatically alongside macOS on Mac Pro (Mid 2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012), unlike other Mac models. Follow these steps to ensure that your Mac Pro receives any available firmware updates when you update or reinstall macOS.
If you've tried to reinstall macOS on these models using macOS Recovery and see the screen that says a firmware update is required, learn what to do.
- Jun 28, 2018 Here's how to upgrade macOS and adjust your update preferences. To learn more about this topic visit the following articles: How to update the software on your Mac: https://apple.co/2Eh2Cpv.
- The Mac Pro 3,1 Early 2008 Can quite happily run the current OS X - at time of writing El Capitan 10.11.3. I have one here running just that. As of Sierra, 10.12, the above still remains true, yet further clarified - El Capitan is the final OS to support the 3,1 & indeed 4,1 unless it has been firmware updated to 5,1.
Oct 18, 2019 If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date.
Get firmware updates after updating macOS
First, use the App Store app to update the software on your Mac. After the update is complete:
- Choose Apple () menu > App Store. Search for macOS. Click the result for the current version of macOS, then click Get to start the download.
- The installer downloads to your Applications folder and opens when it's complete. If it doesn't launch automatically, find Install macOS in your Applications folder and double-click to open it.
- Click Continue.
- If your Mac needs a firmware update, you see this screen:
- Follow the on-screen instructions to apply the firmware update.
Get firmware updates before reinstalling macOS
To reinstall macOS completely on Mac Pro (Mid 2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012), you need to run the installer twice: once to update the firmware, and a second time to reinstall macOS. Follow these steps:
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- Choose Apple menu > App Store. Search for macOS. Click the result for the current version of macOS, then click Get to start the download.
- The installer downloads to your Applications folder and opens when it's complete. If it doesn't launch automatically, find Install macOS in your Applications folder and double-click to open it.
- Click Continue.
- If your Mac needs a firmware update, you see this screen:
- Follow the on-screen instructions to apply the firmware update.
- When the firmware update process completes and your Mac starts up, open Install macOS again and follow the on-screen instructions to install macOS.
Using macOS Recovery on these Mac models
If you try to reinstall macOS using macOS Recovery on Mac Pro (Mid 2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012), you might see an alert that a firmware update is required to install macOS. Follow these steps to complete the installation:
- Click Shut Down. If your Mac Pro doesn't shut down on its own, press and hold the power button to turn it off.
- Hold the power button until the power indicator light flashes or you hear a long tone. A grey screen with an Apple logo and progress bar appear. When the update is complete, your Mac Pro starts up.
- Restart your Mac Pro, then immediately hold down Option-Command-R to reinstall macOS. You shouldn't be asked to install firmware again.
How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later
If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.
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To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
How to get updates for earlier macOS versions
If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- Open the App Store app on your Mac.
- Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
- Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed.
- When the App Store shows no more updates, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. Later versions may be available by upgrading your macOS.
To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.
* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu > Software Update.
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How to get updates for iOS
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS.
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- Learn how to upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
- Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
- You can redownload apps that you previously downloaded from the App Store.
- Your Mac doesn't automatically download large updates when it's using a Personal Hotspot.