The Safari browser is the system app and the updates to the app are released along with the system updates. However, we can manually select to update only the Safari app without upgrading the macOS.
We need to manually select to install Safari updates instead of installing all the updates in the Software Updates window.
In this guide, we have shared the steps to update the Apple Safari browser without upgrading the macOS.
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Upgrading Safari app without macOS update
Here are the steps to update the Safari to the latest version:
- Open System Preferences/Settings under the Apple menu.
It will open the System Preferences window. - Select the Software Update program from the list.
It will open the Software Update window and start checking for updates. - Click on the More info… link.
- Select the checkbox for the Safari browser.
Make sure to disable other OS upgrade checkboxes. - Hit the command button.
The Safari download will begin and automatically finish the update installation.
Mac will now install the latest update for your Safari browser without upgrading OS, and you can enjoy all its new goodies.
Video Guide to Update Safari without macOS
Watch this video tutorial on how to update Safari without upgrading the macOS.
Bottom Line
As you might have noticed, it is still solely in the hands of Apple as and when (and more importantly if) they plan on releasing a standalone browser update rather than a part of the system update. Something available in the App Store app for ease of download.
Since so many complexities are involved in updating this browser, many users prefer to take an alternate route and install an alternative browser for your Mac such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
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