This article shows you how to update Safari on Mac to prevent the warning message "This version of Safari is no longer supported" from being displayed. If you are using a Mac running OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or earlier, you will need to purchase a copy of the new OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) operating system and install it before you can update Safari.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Upgrade on OS X 10.5 or an Earlier Version
Step 1. Make sure your Mac is compatible with OS X 10.6 operating system
Remember that Safari update is no longer supported on OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or earlier versions. If this is the case, you will first need to update the operating system to OS X 10.6, which means that the Mac will need to have at least 1GB of RAM to be able to support such an update. To verify this, go to the Apple menu located in the upper left corner of the desktop and choose the option About this Mac. At this point, observe the value indicated in the "Memory" field.
Step 2. Purchase a copy of OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) operating system
You can purchase a physical copy directly from the Apple Store or you can search online on the Amazon site using the keywords "Mac OS X Snow Leopard".
Snow Leopard is the first version of the OS X operating system capable of accessing the Apple App Store, a necessary feature to be able to upgrade to the most modern versions of OS X such as Yosemite or MacOS. It is also possible to use the App Store to update Safari
Step 3. Install OS X 10.6 on the Mac
To do this, insert the installation CD into your computer drive (located on the left side of your Mac) and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Your computer will restart during the installation process
Step 4. Enter the Apple menu
It features the Apple logo and is located in the upper left corner of the desktop.
Step 5. Choose the Software Update option
After a few moments you will see a pop-up window appear with several options inside.
Step 6. Make sure the "Safari" checkbox is checked
From the same dialog you can also choose to upgrade to a new version of OS X (for example Yosemite). Remember that updating your entire operating system is a time-consuming process.
Step 7. Press the Install [number] items button
It is located in the lower right corner of the "Software Update" window. This will install all selected items.
Step 8. Wait for the installation to finish
Your Mac may restart automatically during the update process. At the end of the installation, the version of Safari you are using should be updated to that for OS X 10.6. At this point, you should no longer see error messages when using Safari.
Method 2 of 2: Update on OS X 10.6 or Later
Step 1. Access the App Store on your Mac
Its application is characterized by a blue icon, inside which there is a white "A". It should be placed directly on the Mac Dock.
If the App Store icon is not visible, select the one in the shape of a magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the screen, type the keywords "App Store" in the search field, then choose the icon "App Store" appeared in the results list
Step 2. Go to the Updates tab
It is located on the right side of the set of options at the top of the App Store window.
Step 3. Press the Update button on the right of the "Safari" item
In this way the Safari browser will be updated to the latest version available.
Step 4. Make sure automatic updates are turned on
By activating this feature of OS X you will be sure to always have the latest version of Safari available. To turn on automatic updates for your Mac follow these instructions:
- Go to the Apple menu and choose the option System Preferences;
- Click on the icon App Store present in the "System Preferences" window that appears;
- Select the checkbox "Check for updates automatically";
- Now select the check buttons to enable automatic installation of operating system and application updates.
