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[GH-ISSUE #866] ollama downloading something in the background #62453

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opened 2026-05-03 09:01:53 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-03 09:01:53 -05:00
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Originally created by @abulka on GitHub (Oct 21, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/ollama/ollama/issues/866

Why is ollama downloading? I just did an update and still its downloading something. Ollama is supposed to be offline - not using up my mobile data.

I can't even figure out which version of ollama I have, there is no CLI command to report the version.

M2-Air ~ % ollama   
Large language model runner

Usage:
  ollama [command]

Available Commands:
  serve       Start ollama
  create      Create a model from a Modelfile
  run         Run a model
  pull        Pull a model from a registry
  push        Push a model to a registry
  list        List models
  cp          Copy a model
  rm          Remove a model
  help        Help about any command

Flags:
  -h, --help   help for ollama
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Originally created by @abulka on GitHub (Oct 21, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/ollama/ollama/issues/866 Why is ollama downloading? I just did an update and still its downloading something. Ollama is supposed to be offline - not using up my mobile data. I can't even figure out which version of ollama I have, there is no CLI command to report the version. ``` M2-Air ~ % ollama Large language model runner Usage: ollama [command] Available Commands: serve Start ollama create Create a model from a Modelfile run Run a model pull Pull a model from a registry push Push a model to a registry list List models cp Copy a model rm Remove a model help Help about any command Flags: -h, --help help for ollama ``` <img width="651" alt="image" src="https://github.com/jmorganca/ollama/assets/11467530/1fa1756b-9bd1-4b01-b2a4-e016b54d9bc0">
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-03 09:01:55 -05:00
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@jmorganca commented on GitHub (Oct 21, 2023):

Hi @abulka. Thanks for the issue (and sorry you encountered this)

The Ollama macOS app will download automatic updates when available. These updates are to add support for new models or bug fixes reported by the community here.

You can download the latest version here to stop it from downloading an update. Recent versions of ollama have an ollama -v command that will show you which version is running.

Every release also includes a "binary-only" ollama-darwin binary that doesn't auto update (if this is of interest for any reason). The Mac app is easiest to set up and stay up to date, but it's entirely up to you!

Hope this helps. I'll close this issue for now, but please re-open if you have any more concerns!

<!-- gh-comment-id:1773576978 --> @jmorganca commented on GitHub (Oct 21, 2023): Hi @abulka. Thanks for the issue (and sorry you encountered this) The Ollama macOS app will download automatic updates when available. These updates are to add support for new models or bug fixes reported by the community here. You can download the latest version [here](https://ollama.ai/download) to stop it from downloading an update. Recent versions of `ollama` have an `ollama -v` command that will show you which version is running. Every release also includes a "binary-only" `ollama-darwin` binary that doesn't auto update (if this is of interest for any reason). The Mac app is easiest to set up and stay up to date, but it's entirely up to you! Hope this helps. I'll close this issue for now, but please re-open if you have any more concerns!
GiteaMirror commented 2026-05-03 09:01:56 -05:00
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@abulka commented on GitHub (Oct 21, 2023):

Thanks for the response.

The background download finally finished and has settled down. And my ollama now has the ollama -v feature, as you say, which is good. A preferences dialog would be handy where I can temporarily stop background updates.

P.S. I just blew my months quota of 50gb mobile data due to Sonoma downloading gb's of scenic flyover screensavers in the background. So I'm on slow data whilst on the road, for the rest of the month - so am a bit sensitive to my internet usage at the moment!

<!-- gh-comment-id:1773581014 --> @abulka commented on GitHub (Oct 21, 2023): Thanks for the response. The background download finally finished and has settled down. And my `ollama` now has the `ollama -v` feature, as you say, which is good. A preferences dialog would be handy where I can temporarily stop background updates. P.S. I just blew my months quota of 50gb mobile data due to Sonoma downloading gb's of scenic flyover screensavers in the background. So I'm on slow data whilst on the road, for the rest of the month - so am a bit sensitive to my internet usage at the moment!
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