If you receive a message that says you’re already running the latest version of Java, you can’t update Java.

If you don’t see the Java option in System Preferences, skip to the last step in this method.

If you receive a message that says you’re already running the latest version of Java, you can’t update Java.

You may be prompted to enter your Mac’s password at some point in the update process. If so, enter your password, then press ⏎ Return.

Go to https://www. java. com/en/ in your computer’s web browser. Click the red Free Java Download button. Click Agree and Start Free Download. Double-click the downloaded Java DMG file. Drag the Java logo onto the “Applications” folder icon in the window that opens. Follow the on-screen installation prompts.

Go to https://www. java. com/en/ in your computer’s web browser. Click the red Free Java Download button. Click Agree and Start Free Download. Double-click the downloaded Java DMG file. Drag the Java logo onto the “Applications” folder icon in the window that opens. Follow the on-screen installation prompts.