Working on macOS usually requires a manual intervention when applying the latest software updates. This could easily be done from the Terminal, as shown below.
Prerequisites
- sudo privileges
Solution
Step 1. Open the Terminal and check for updates.
softwareupdate -l
Output:
Software Update Tool
Finding available software
Software Update found the following new or updated software:
* Label: macOS Monterey 12.3.1-21E258
Title: macOS Monterey 12.3.1, Version: 12.3.1, Size: 1307192K, Recommended: YES, Action: restart,
Step 2. Download the update without prompting installation.
sudo softwareupdate -d <package_name>
Note(s):
- Wrap up the package name in single quotes if it includes spaces. For instance:
sudo softwareupdate -d 'macOS Monterey 12.3.1-21E258' - To download all available packages, run:
sudo softwareupdate -d -a
Step 3. Install the package.
sudo softwareupdate -i <package_name>
Step 4 (Optional). Install all applicable packages.
sudo softwareupdate -i -a
Conclusion
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