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This article applies to:
  • Platform(s): Mac OS X
  • Java version(s): 7.0, 8.0
Oracle's Java version 7u25 and below have been disabled by Apple on OS X. Updating to the latest release will allow Java to be run on Mac OS X.
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» After I updated to Sierra, Yosemite or El Capitan, why am I told to install Java after I already installed the latest Java?
» Can I restore Apple Java 6 after uninstalling Oracle Java?
» What are the system requirements for Java on my Mac?
» Why can't I find Java 6 for Mac OS X on java.com?
» Can I use Chrome with Oracle Java on my Mac?
» How do I get Java for my Mac?
» How do I know if I have Java installed on my Mac?
» How do I install Java for my Mac?
» How do I find out what version of Java I have on my Mac?
» How do I enable Java on my Mac?
» How do I clear the Java cache on my Mac?
» How do I update Java on my Mac?
» How do I uninstall Java from my Mac?
» I do not have Mac version 10.7.3 (Lion) or higher. How do I get Java for other Mac versions?
» Is it safe to install previous or older versions of Java?
» Why will applets not run after getting Java through Apple Software Update?
» Why is Oracle Java available only for Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above?
» Can I install Java on Mac 10.10 (Yosemite)?
» The installation hangs during an auto-update, what can I do to get the latest Java?
» When I try to use Java from the command line, why doesn't it work?
» How do I get support or provide feedback on Java?
After I updated to macOS Sierra 10.12, El Capitan (OS X 10.11), or Yosemite (OS X 10.10), why am I told to install Java after I already installed the latest Java?

See information about Apple Java messages.

Can I restore Apple Java 6 after uninstalling Oracle Java?

Yes, see the instructions on the Apple website Restore Apple Java 6. If you have JDK 7 or later versions installed on your system and you want to restore Apple Java 6, then those JDK versions need to be uninstalled first. See the instructions to Uninstall JDK.

What are the system requirements for Java on my Mac?
Operating system requirements: For Java 7 and later versions, you will need an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X version 10.7.3 (Lion) and above. Installing Java on a Mac is performed on a system wide basis, for all users, and administrator privileges are required. Java can not be installed on a per-user basis.
Browser requirements:
A 64-bit browser (Safari, for example) is required to run Oracle Java on Mac.
Why can't I find Java 6 for Mac OS X on java.com?

For Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java. For Mac OS X 10.6 and below, use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java 6 for your Mac. For issues related to Apple Java 6 on Mac, contact Apple Support. Oracle and Java.com only support Java 7 and later, and only on 64 bit systems.

Mac OS X and Apple Java 6 End of Life

Apple has posted notice that Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) will be the last OS X release that supports Java 6, and as such, recommends developers whose applications depend on Java 6 to migrate their apps to a newer Java version provided by Oracle. » More info (apple.com)

Can I use Chrome with Oracle Java on my Mac?

Chrome browser versions 42 and above. Starting with Chrome version 42, Chrome has disabled the standard way in which browsers support plugins. More info


How do I get Java for my Mac?

You can download Java from java.com.

How do I know if I have Java installed on my Mac?

Mac OS X 10.6 and below: Apple's Java comes pre-installed with your Mac OS.
Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and above: Java is not pre-installed with Mac OS X versions 10.7 and above. To get the latest Java from Oracle, you will need Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above.
If you have Java 7 or later versions, you will see a Java icon under System Preferences.
Java versions 6 and below are listed in the Java Preferences.app located in the Applications > Utilities folder on your Mac.

How do I install Java for my Mac?

See Mac Java installation instructions.

How do I find out what version of Java I have on my Mac?

Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above: Under System Preferences click on the Java icon to access the Java Control Panel which will list your Java version.
Megadownloader for mac. If you do not see a Java icon under System Preferences, Java 7 or later versions is not installed.

How do I enable Java on my Mac?
Free

When you install Oracle Java on your Mac (Lion and above), Java will be enabled by default.
If you are running a Java application in the browser, you will need to also check that Java is enabled in your browser.
For earlier versions of Java, check the Apple Support site.

How do I clear the Java cache on my Mac?

See How to clear the Java cache on Mac.

How do I update Java on my Mac?

See How to update Java on Mac.

How do I uninstall Java from my Mac?

See Mac Java uninstall instructions.

I do not have Mac version 10.7.3 (Lion) or higher. How do I get Java for other Mac versions?

For Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java. 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.
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.

Is it safe to install previous or older versions of Java?

Oracle highly discourages users from using older versions of Java. Installing old and supported versions of Java on your system presents a serious security risk. Upgrading to the latest version of Java ensures that Java applications will run with the most up-to-date security and performance improvements on your system. You can confirm that you have the latest version on the verification page. If installing an older version of Java is absolutely required, you must first uninstall the current version. See the instructions on the Mac uninstall Java FAQ.

Why will applets not run after getting Java through Apple Software Update?

Apple disables the Java plug-in and Webstart applications when the Java update is done using Software Update. Also, if the Java plug-in detects that no applets have been run for an extended period of time it will again disable the Java plug-in.

Why is Oracle Java available only for Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above?

The Java Runtime depends on the availability of an Application programming interface (API). Some of the API were added in Mac OS X 10.7.3. Apple has no plans to make those API available on older versions of the Mac OS.

Can I install Java on Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)?

Yes. See Mac OS X 10.10 FAQ.

The installation hangs during an auto-update, what can I do to get the latest Java?

During an auto-update, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) users might see the installation stall. Download the latest Java from the java.com web site.

When I try to use java from the command line, why doesn't it work? I have Oracle's version of the JRE installed.

Installing a JRE from Oracle does not update java -version symlinks or add java to your path. For this functionality, you must install the full JDK. See Mac command line info.

How do I get support or provide feedback on Java?

Provide us details on Feedback form for reporting issues or providing feedback for Java.

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Previously we had begin with Java Tutorial beginners guide featuring – What is Java , features of Java Programming Language , Java editors and different Java editions and Java Application Types . Now on Java tutorial we begin with the section 2 that is about JVM – Java Virtual Machine . And also about the difference between JDK Vs JRE Vs JVM including other aspects of Java Virtual Machine .

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Guys, to deep dive in java, let’s have a look how it works internally.


A role of Java virtual machine (short form as JVM) is to execute Java bytecode. We can state that JVM is the component of the Java software platform where code execution happens. Right now over 5.5 billion computer are in the market which are JVM-enabled. JVM lives inside our PC/computer and byte code is the language for JVM. With the introduction of JVM, job of compiler becomes very easy as it only generate byte code for JVM rather than generating different machine code for each m/c which is the reason why java language is platform independent.

A JVM executes programs containing Java bytecode instructions and are generally implemented to run on existing operating system (windows etc). A JVM provides a run-time environment which enables features such as exception handling which in turns provides debugging capability for every software exception. A JVM is a part of Java Class Library (some inbuilt java classes in the form of bytecode) to provide basic functions to developer while doing coding in Java. These libraries with the JVM together named as Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

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JVMs are compatible and available for almost all hardware and software platforms. Due to this feature of using the same bytecode for all JVMs on all platforms makes Java to be known as a write once and run anywhere language. This clearly describe that JVM is a crucial component of the Java language. Java bytecode is an machine language which is typically compiled from Java (or from other programming languages).

HotSpot is the most used JVM which is written in the C++ programming language. JVM doesn’t understand Java code due to which we require java compiler that compiles source code and create .class file. This .class file is composed of byte code which JVM can understand. There are two main components of JVM – heap memory and garbage collector. We will discuss about both in detail in the upcoming discussion.

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How JVM works

Now moving on with the Java tutorial section , we will see working of Java Virtual machine ie, how JVM works exactly.

Look at the pictorial format that explains the working of JVM.

  • After reading .class file, class loader save the corresponding byte code in the method area. Generally all JVMs have only one method area which is shared across classes which holds information related to each .class file.
  • Heap is an integral part of JVM memory in which the objects actually rests. JVM produces the Class object for each .class file.
  • Unlike Heap, Stack is used for storing temporary variables.
  • PC-Registers used to keep exact information of all instructions (which instruction is executing and which is going to be executed).
  • A native method used to access the runtime data of the JVM (java virtual machine). Native Method interface enables java code to call by the native applications (programs that are specific to the hardware and OS).
  • We will cover Garbage collection in the upcoming article

JVM Vs JRE Vs JDK

Now let’s sort out the difference between JVM ,JRE and JDK . How does these differ from each other – JVM Vs JRE Vs JDK .

JRE ( Java Runtime Environment )

Java Runtime Environment is within which the java virtual machine actually runs. JRE contains Java virtual Machine and other files except development tools (debugger and compiler). So developer can run the source code in JRE but he/she cannot develop and compile the code.

JVM ( Java Virtual Machine )

As per above discussion, JVM runs the program by using libraries and files provided by Java Runtime Environment.

JDK ( Java Development Kit )

Java Development Kit can be considered as the super-set of JRE. JDK includes all features that JRE has and over and above it contains development tools such like compiler, debugger etc.

Now we have discussed about what is JVM ( Java Virtual Machine ) and how JVM works . Also in depth we have discussed about the difference between JVM Vs JRE Vs JDK.

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On the third session of Java Programming Tutorials we will discuss about the Java Basic Syntax and Java Environment Setup .