Manually check for macOS software updatesSolved

Hi @zariah,

When setting up the configuration profile, you have the option to set its scope. You can choose whether the profile should be installed system-wide or only for the installing user. If you set it to user level, the profile will be applied only for the specified user. Alternatively, you can create a separate configuration profile in which the options for checking and downloading automatic software updates are deselected. This configuration profile can be deployed to specific users who prefer to manually check for or install software updates on their devices.

Hi @zariah,

@jimena‘s method can be quite complex, especially with a large number of devices and users. An alternative solution is to use Terminal commands to manually check for and install updates.

You can execute the following command to check for the available software updates:

To download the available update, use:

This command will list the available software updates and prompt you for the user account password. After entering it, the software update will be downloaded.

After downloading the updates, use the following command to restart your device and apply the updates:

This method bypasses the restrictions set by the configuration profile, allowing users to manually manage software updates.

Hi @jimena and @tomas,

Thank you both for your insights and suggestions! I’ll definitely try both methods to see which works best for our needs.