Automatic Updating of the Desktop App

Introduction

The Automatic Updater ensures that you always have the latest features and bug fixes for your Desktop App. The Automatic Updater only works on Windows computers. macOS Linux users must use the same process they used to install the Desktop App. However, the updater will check for updates and notify you when a new version is available.

Basic Workflow

The following sections describe how to use the Automatic Updater on different operating systems.

Depending on the operating system (OS), either a download and installation process begins, or a notification window pops up when a new release is available, prompting you to take further action.

Windows

If an update is available and has been downloaded successfully, the ownCloud Desktop App will start a silent update before its next launch and then restart itself. If the silent update fails, the ownCloud Desktop App offers a manual download.

Administrative privileges are required to perform the update.

macOS

If a new update is available, the ownCloud Desktop App initializes a pop-up dialog to alert you of the update and requests that you update to the latest version. This is the default process for macOS applications.

Linux

If a new update is available, the ownCloud Desktop App initializes a pop-up dialog to alert you of the update and requests that you update to the latest version. Update the ownCloud Desktop App according to the installation method used.