I have noticed the flurry of problems after the two most recent security updates (2008-002 and 2008-003 PPC.)I have been performing routine maintenance including repairing the disk and permissions, as well as running the cron scripts. I am aware of the need to verify or repair the disk and permissions just prior to and after the update.

I realize many have encountered no problems after these updates; still, I am very apprehensive about these particular updates since there have been so many posts reporting problems. Until now I've installed all the previous security updates successfully with only permissions repair AFTER the updates were completed-probably risky behavior.My questions concern the recommendation to boot up in safe mode (from the Macfixit tutorial) to install an update.)First, is safe mode really necessary to update, even after repairing disk and permissions, i.e. Is it overkill? Second (I know safe mode is a fairly routine operation-but I have no experience with it). In safe mode, according to the tutorial, some font caches from /Library/caches are moved to the trash. Are these folders automatically rebuilt on starting up normally? If not, then what do you do next?

(I assume the disabling of fonts in the system library is only temporary; correct?)From the Macfixit article:'Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger only: It disables all fonts other than those in /System/Library/Fonts.Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger only: It moves to the Trash all font caches normally stored in /Library/Caches/com.apple.ATS/(uid)/, where (uid) is a user ID number such as 501.' Finally, is it possible this update is simply riskier than previous ones? And how important or critical are these last two updates.

I believe the latest, 003, concerns user permissions, which I'm not interested in since this computer is used with only one main user account.A lot of questions here but very grateful for whatever can be replied to. WZZZ wrote:I have been performing routine maintenance including repairing the disk and permissions, as well as running the cron scripts. I am aware of the need to verify or repair the disk and permissions just prior to and after the update.Shouldn't be necessary, of course, but it is a wise precaution.Until now I've installed all the previous security updates successfully with only permissions repair AFTER the updates were completed-probably risky behavior.Not really that risky - it all depends what you've been doing on the computer. If you've used a third-party installer, for example, it is probably a good idea because many of those mess up permissions. They shouldn't but they do. They change them to allow the install and never put them back as they found them.My questions concern the recommendation to boot up in safe mode (from the Macfixit tutorial) to install an update.)I know they recommend it. I've never done it personally.

Software update steps for Scooba 400 series using Windows or iOS are given below: Windows 7 or greater. Ensure you have a micro USB to USB cable before beginning Scooba software update procedure. Right click My Computer (located on the desktop or in the start menu). Visit Scooba Update and select the Mac OSX download link.

(Maybe once - forget why.)First, is safe mode really necessary to update, even after repairing disk and permissions, i.e. Nappy roots humdinger zip. Is it overkill?It is hard to answer this question. I'm tempted to say it is but I'd hate to say that and have it go wrong for you. If you have a lot of third-party kernel extensions, say, I imagine it might be a good idea. As I say, I don't generally do it.Second (I know safe mode is a fairly routine operation-but I have no experience with it).

In safe mode, according to the tutorial, some font caches from /Library/caches are moved to the trash. Are these folders automatically rebuilt on starting up normally?Yes. Startup will take longer than usual for this reason.(I assume the disabling of fonts in the system library is only temporary; correct?)You mean disabling other fonts? Yes, only temporary. If you have fonts installed but not activated, you will find they have all been activated after you restart and you will have to disable those you want disabled again.

It is possible to speed this up using collections in Font Book or other methods in your chosen font management solution. For example, put all those fonts you want routinely disabled in a collection and then you can disable them in one go. (Or put all those you want enabled in a collection and work around it that way.)Finally, is it possible this update is simply riskier than previous ones? And how important or critical are these last two updates.

I believe the latest, 003, concerns user permissions, which I'm not interested in since this computer is used with only one main user account.It concerns more than just permissions.A lot of questions here but very grateful for whatever can be replied to. Thanks.I agree with the previous comments about a current, bootable clone being the best safety net. Why are you worried about having to use it?I have had one update force me to reinstall and I believe that was in Jaguar.

I did not know everything I know now so it is possible I did something stupid or failed to do something I should have. Otherwise I've not had issues.I do always quit as many applications as I possibly can before I run the update if it is an OS update or security update. That includes menu bar items which have quit in their menus (but not those which I'd have to remove from the menu bar to get rid of them), some background applications etc.

I also restart almost immediately after the update completes.You should always let the computer restart normally after updating - i.e. Don't boot from another disk or into single-user mode. The update often needs this restart to finish the installation and you may have problems if you interfere with this process. (That is, it isnot a good idea to boot immediately into single-user mode to run fsck or AppleJack, for example. This is likely to create problems rather than preventing them.) This is also why the restart may take longer than usual.- cfr. WZZZ wrote:I have been performing routine maintenance including repairing the disk and permissions, as well as running the cron scripts. I am aware of the need to verify or repair the disk and permissions just prior to and after the update.Shouldn't be necessary, of course, but it is a wise precaution.Until now I've installed all the previous security updates successfully with only permissions repair AFTER the updates were completed-probably risky behavior.Not really that risky - it all depends what you've been doing on the computer.

If you've used a third-party installer, for example, it is probably a good idea because many of those mess up permissions. They shouldn't but they do.

They change them to allow the install and never put them back as they found them.My questions concern the recommendation to boot up in safe mode (from the Macfixit tutorial) to install an update.)I know they recommend it. I've never done it personally. (Maybe once - forget why.)First, is safe mode really necessary to update, even after repairing disk and permissions, i.e. Is it overkill?It is hard to answer this question. I'm tempted to say it is but I'd hate to say that and have it go wrong for you.

If you have a lot of third-party kernel extensions, say, I imagine it might be a good idea. As I say, I don't generally do it.Second (I know safe mode is a fairly routine operation-but I have no experience with it). In safe mode, according to the tutorial, some font caches from /Library/caches are moved to the trash. Are these folders automatically rebuilt on starting up normally?Yes. Startup will take longer than usual for this reason.(I assume the disabling of fonts in the system library is only temporary; correct?)You mean disabling other fonts?

Yes, only temporary. If you have fonts installed but not activated, you will find they have all been activated after you restart and you will have to disable those you want disabled again. It is possible to speed this up using collections in Font Book or other methods in your chosen font management solution. For example, put all those fonts you want routinely disabled in a collection and then you can disable them in one go. (Or put all those you want enabled in a collection and work around it that way.)Finally, is it possible this update is simply riskier than previous ones? And how important or critical are these last two updates.

I believe the latest, 003, concerns user permissions, which I'm not interested in since this computer is used with only one main user account.It concerns more than just permissions.A lot of questions here but very grateful for whatever can be replied to. Thanks.I agree with the previous comments about a current, bootable clone being the best safety net. Why are you worried about having to use it?I have had one update force me to reinstall and I believe that was in Jaguar. I did not know everything I know now so it is possible I did something stupid or failed to do something I should have. Otherwise I've not had issues.I do always quit as many applications as I possibly can before I run the update if it is an OS update or security update. That includes menu bar items which have quit in their menus (but not those which I'd have to remove from the menu bar to get rid of them), some background applications etc. I also restart almost immediately after the update completes.You should always let the computer restart normally after updating - i.e.

Don't boot from another disk or into single-user mode. The update often needs this restart to finish the installation and you may have problems if you interfere with this process. (That is, it isnot a good idea to boot immediately into single-user mode to run fsck or AppleJack, for example. This is likely to create problems rather than preventing them.) This is also why the restart may take longer than usual.- cfr. Clea, thanks once again for a very generous response.

I'd actually gotten up the nerve to do the update just before your reply-after Neuroanatomist's- and all seems to have gone well. I'd been following this issue for several months (posts and tutorials), so I guess I was more than ready by now. First, I had my fingers crossed (difficult to use the mouse and keyboard that way), quit all open apps, had the dmg ready on the desktop from the Downloads page, restarted after install, verified disk once again and repaired permissions.

There was a bunch of things out of place, but now, so far, everything seems to be OK. Glad it went well - and thanks for saying thanks.I like BDAqua's analogy except that if things behaved as they ought, verifying/repairing permissions should not be needed whereas cars are supposed to use roads. Maybe more like crossing a road at a crossing when the traffic should have stopped - but somewhere where there are a great many maniac drivers so the actual chances that everything stops as it should for you to cross is much lower than in many actual places.An alternative analogy: taking an umbrella with you when you go out for a long walk on a beautifully sunny summer day in Britain after checking that the weather is supposed to stay fine until evening.

If things worked perfectly, this would just be an unnecessary nuisance - another thing to carry and/or lose. British weather being as it is - and weather forecasts being only so reliable - it would, however, be better to take one unless you enjoy cold showers!- cfr. Apple Footer.This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums. Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. All postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the.

What's New:Main features in system software update 7.02. This system software update improves system performance.The following changes have been made to Party. The maximum number of people who can join a party has been increased from 8 to 16. Chat transcription has been added, and accessibility has been improved.

While in a party, use PS4 Second Screen.1 on your smartphone or other mobile device to convert party voice chat to text, or to enter text to have it read aloud to other party members. This feature works only in English and is available only on PS4™ systems sold in certain regions. Network connectivity has been improved. Audio quality of voice chat has been improved.

Remote Play can now be used on more devices. Besides Xperia™ devices, Remote Play can now be used on other smartphones and tablets running Android™ 5.0 or higher.2. Download PS4 Remote Play from Google Play™ to use this feature.Additionally, for mobile devices running Android 10, you can now connect a DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller via Bluetooth® for Remote Play.2.3.1 Download the latest version of PS4 Second Screen, available from Google Play™ or the App Store.2 Remote Play may not be compatible with every device. Some games do not support Remote Play. A PS4™ system with a wired connection via a LAN cable is recommended.3 Depending on the device, certain features such as the touch pad and the vibration function may not be available.Other updated features. When using Remote Play on an iPhone or iPad, you can now do the following things. Select Settings on the Remote Play screen to switch to these settings.

iPhone or iPad: The controller can now be displayed at all times. iPhone: You can now lock the screen orientation.You can now use a DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller via Bluetooth® for Remote Play on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Update to the following OS to use this feature. iOS 13. iPadOS 13.

macOS Catalina. Some features, such as the touch pad and the vibration function, may not be available on the iPhone and iPad.System SoftwareThe PS4 system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Visit for details.Update MethodsYou can update the PS4 system software by any of the methods described below.

To confirm that the update was completed successfully, once the update process is completed, go to the function screen and select Settings (Settings) System System Information. If the version number of the system update file is displayed in the System Software field, this means that the update was successful.Update using the Internet. Use your PS4 system's network update feature to update the system.Update using a computer. This update method can be used if your PS4 system is not connected to the Internet. Download the update file to your computer, and then save it on a USB storage device. Copy the saved file to the system storage of your PS4 system to update the system.Update using the InternetThe following things are needed to perform the update. PlayStation 4 system.

Internet connection (wired or wireless)Before using the network update feature, you must configure your PS4 system's network settings. For details, refer to the user's guide for your PS4 system.On the function screen, select Settings (Settings) System Software Update. Your system automatically checks if you have the latest version of the system software. If you do not, the latest update file is downloaded to the system. When the download is complete, a notification message is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. To install it, go to the function screen, select Notification (Notifications) Downloads, and then follow the screens to perform the installation.Update using a computerFor the standard update procedure, follow the steps below.Visit for the procedure to initialize your PS4 system and perform a new installation of the system software, such as for when you replace the hard disk drive.

This procedure is for initializing your PS4 system and performing a new installation of the system software, such as for when you replace the hard disk drive. Be careful when using an update file for reinstallation. All users and all data will be deleted.The following things are needed to perform the update:. PlayStation 4 system. Computer connected to the Internet. USB storage device, such as a USB. flash drive with 400 MB of free space.Steps:.

On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file. Using a computer, create a folder named 'PS4'. Inside that folder, create another folder named 'UPDATE'. Download the update file, and save it in the 'UPDATE' folder you created in step 1. Save the file with the file name 'PS4UPDATE.PUP'.

Turn off the power of your PS4 system completely. Check that the power indicator is not lit. If the power indicator is lit up in orange, touch the power button on the PS4 system for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time). Connect the USB storage device that the update file is saved on to your PS4 system, and then touch the power button for at least 7 seconds. The PS4 system starts in safe mode. Select Update System Software.

Follow the screens to complete the installation.Note: If you get the error: 'SU-41350-3 - Cannot find the update file' it means that the PUP file was renamed by your computer due to multiple downloads of the same file.Solution: Check the download location on your PC or Mac, delete any previous versions. Make sure the current the file is named: PS4UPDATE.PUP.If your PS4 system does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct.

Enter the folder names and file name in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.Previous versions:.