You are downloading a software update or an app on your Mac. Suddenly, you change your mind and no longer want to download it. How would you cancel downloads of Mac App Store apps or updates?
Many Mac users that are trying to download macOS High Sierra from the Mac App Store will find that the small version of 19 MB of “Instead of the whole 5.2 GB installer for macOS High Sierra.app” has a download on the /Application folder of the target Mac. This is annoying as it prevents the use of one single download on many computers plus. The Mac App Store may tell you that an app is installed, when it actually isn't. First, ensure the app isn't installed on an external drive or other partition. If you have another drive plugged in, the Mac App Store will recognize that you have it already and won't let you download it. If installed, anti virus software, and apps such as Little Snitch and Growl can prevent apps from downloading from the App Store. If that's not the issue, a Safe Mode boot deletes system caches that can help after upgrading a Mac.
Though it’s quite simple to cancel Mac App Store downloads, the little process might not be known to many folks. Why? It’s because the “Cancel” button unlike “Pause” is slightly under the wraps. Let me show you how it’s done!
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How to Cancel Mac App Store Downloads or Updates
Step #1. Assuming you are downloading the software update or any app on your Mac. Launch App Store on your computer.
Step #2. If you are downloading any updates, click on the Updates tab.
Step #3. Now, you need to press and hold the Option (⌥) key. It will change the pause option into Cancel. Click on Cancel while still holding the Option (⌥) key.
Likewise, if you are downloading any app, click on Purchase tab. Press and hold the Option key and then click on Cancel.
Step #4. A popup will appear on the screen asking you to confirm. Click on Cancel Download.
Note: When it shows installing, you won’t be able to cancel the app download. So make sure to avert the process when it’s in the initial stage.
That’s it!
Wrap Up
Told you it’s a lot easy but slightly tricky? Now, use these same process to avert Mac App Store downloads.
There is another way you can cancel downloads on your Mac. Simply disconnect your computer from internet → a popup menu will appear on the screen saying “(x) failed to download.” → click on OK.
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