
Some of the API were added in Mac OS X 10.7.3. The Java Runtime depends on the availability of an Application programming interface (API). Why is Oracle Java available only for Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above? Users of Lion Mac OS X 10.7.1 and 10.7.2 should upgrade to 10.7.3 or later versions, so you can get the latest Java version from Oracle. Use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Apple's Java for your Mac. How do I get Java for other Mac versions?įor Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java. I do not have Mac version 10.7.3 (Lion) or higher. Java versions 6 and below are listed in the Java Preferences.app located in the Applications > Utilities folder on your Mac. If you have Java 7 or later versions, you will see a Java icon under System Preferences.


To get the latest Java from Oracle, you will need Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above.

Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and above: Java is not pre-installed with Mac OS X versions 10.7 and above. Mac OS X 10.6 and below: Apple's Java comes pre-installed with your Mac OS. How do I know if I have Java installed on my Mac?

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