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The error Java update did not complete, Error Code 1618 prevents users from installing or updating Java on their system. Here is a working fix.

Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 10 and Java for OS X 2012-005 are available for Java installations on OS X 10.6, OS X Lion and Mountain Lion systems, via Software Update or from Apple Downloads.