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In Windows 10, type java in the search box and select Configure Java.In Windows 8, select the search icon and type java control panel.
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Select the Java Control Panel in the results.In the Java Control Panel dialog, go to the Update field. Select Update Now.
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This article explains how to update Java manually in Windows 10 and Windows 8. The article includes information about updating Java for Mac and Android.
How to Update Java on Windows 10 and Windows 8
Java is updated frequently to enhance functionality and patch security vulnerabilities, so it is important to keep the version of Java installed on your device up-to-date.
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Although many Java installations update automatically or prompt users when an update is available, it is helpful to understand how to update the software manually. Manually updating Java on Windows is typically done through the Java Control Panel.
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On Windows 10, type java into the Windows/Cortana search box, located in the lower-left corner of the screen. When the pop-out menu appears, select Configure Java, located in the Apps section.
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In Windows 8, select the Search icon, located towards the bottom or right side of the screen. When the search interface appears, type java control panel in the edit field, then press the Enter key.
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Select the Java Control Panel icon, displayed in the Apps section. In the Java Control Panel dialog box, go to the Update tab.
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Leave the Check for Updates Automatically setting active. You can also instruct Windows to notify you before downloading.
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By default, Java checks for updates once per week. To modify this frequency, select Advanced.
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If your device isn't always on, set a date and time when it's likely to be powered on and connected to the internet. Towards the bottom of the screen are details about when the last update took place. Select Update Now to manually check if a newer version of Java is available.
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If so, the download and installation process begins. Grant the Java Updater permission to make changes to your computer system.
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Follow the prompts provided to complete the update process.
How to Update Java on macOS
Manually updating Java on macOS, along with its updated-related settings, can be achieved from the Java Control Panel.
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Open System Preferences, either by selecting it from the Apple menu or clicking its icon in the Dock. Select the Java icon, typically found in the bottom row of preferences.
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In the Java Control Panel dialog box, go to the Update tab. The information reveals the last time Java was updated on your Mac, as well as whether a new update is available.
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Leave the Check for Updates Automatically setting active, or enable it by selecting its accompanying check box. If a new update is downloaded, follow the prompts provided to complete the process. You may be asked to enter your macOS password to allow Java Update to install a new helper tool.
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If prompted for this password, enter it, then select Install Helper.
How to Update Java on Android
Unlike Windows and macOS, you can't update Java on Android smartphones and tablets. Without using emulator workarounds or rooting your phone and installing third-party apps, Java isn't technically supported in the same way that it is on other operating systems.
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There's no way to check for or force a Java update on an Android device. Any related updates are usually handled by the device manufacturer or the OS update mechanism.
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