The following are the system requirements for installing the JDK and the JRE on macOS:
Download Java for OS X directly from Oracle. Get the latest version If an app or webpage you want to use asks you to install Java software, you can download the current version of Java for OS X directly from Oracle's website. OS X v10.11 is the last major release of OS X that will support the previously deprecated Java 6 runtime and tools provided by Apple. Applications or features that depend upon Java 6 may not function properly or will not launch when Java 6 is removed. Developers should move to a newer version of Java as provided by Oracle.
Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7 delivers improved reliability, security, and compatibility for Java SE 6.
Any Intel-based computer running macOS.
Administrator privileges.
You cannot install Java for a single user. Installing the JDK and JRE on macOS is performed on a systemwide basis for all users. Administrator privileges are required to install the JDK and JRE on macOS.
When you install the JDK, it also installs the JRE. However, the system will not replace the current JRE with a lower version.
To determine the current JRE version installed on your system, see Determining the JRE Version Installed on macOS. To install an earlier version of the JRE, you must first uninstall the current version. See Uninstalling the JRE on macOS.
When you install the JRE, you can install only one JRE on your system at a time. The system will not install a JRE that has an earlier version than the current version.
To determine the current JRE version installed on your system, see Determining the JRE Version Installed on macOS. To install an earlier version of the JRE, you must first uninstall the current version. See Uninstalling the JRE on macOS.
Note:
Installing a JRE from Oracle will not update java -version symlinks or add java to your path. To do this, you must install the JDK.
I just purchased an iMac running on Mac OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion. My attempt at installing both AC14 and AC16 came to the same prompt: -
'To open 'ArchiCAD Installer', you need a Java SE 6 runtime. Would you like to install one now?'. I clicked on 'Install', and the system started searching for the software and seemed like it was going to install. Midway, it stopped and the prompt read: - 'The update 'Java for OS X 2012-006' can't be installed. The update could not be verified. It may have been corrupted during downloading. The update will be downloaded and checked again the next time that Software Update runs'. I tried many times, but it just won't install. Has anyone else experienced this and know how to get about it? Please help! Much appreciated.