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Question by guitarjorge24 · Feb 19, 2019 at 11:10 PM · updateinstallationversionupdate problem

What is the proper way to update Unity?

Today I got a pop up window in Unity asking if I wanted to update. I clicked on "download" which took me to Unity's website where I downloaded the installer.

I installed the new version of Unity (2018.3.6) over the folder of the older version (2018.3.1). After installation finished, Unity Hub still says I have the older 2018.3.1 version installed even though when I launch Unity and go to "Help > About" it says I have the latest version. If I open a project in the new version, next time I try to open the project Unity warns me saying I don't have 2018.3.6 even though I do.

So what is the recommended way to update Unity? Should I have installed the new version on its own folder instead of doing so over the old folder? Is it possible to update my current version instead of uninstalling the old version to then install the new one?

UPDATE

I was able to fix the issue by manually renaming the installation folder's name at C:\Program Files\Unity\Hub\Editor from "2018.3.1f1" to "2018.3.6f1". Now the Hub seems to recognize it properly. However, I'm still not sure if installing the new version in the old version's folder could cause future problems. After all, I don't think Unity expects users to manually change the install folder's name every time they update.

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avatar image RobAnthem · Feb 19, 2019 at 11:37 PM 1
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$$anonymous$$ake sure you're launching the proper Unity, often times Unity will add an additional icon for the newer version. I currently have 2 versions of Unity as well and receive the same thing on launching the other version, Also, updating is not necesssary and should only be done if Unity has made changes that are important to your project, often times it's good to use the same version of Unity for the life of the project unless some assets you are adding require a newer version. I understand wanting to harness the new terrain system, but a lot of projects are still running on Unity 5.4 lol. EDIT: If you aren't a programmer, updating can break things that are difficult to fix. As a programmer those things are generally easy to fix as it's just rewriting an old syntax to match a new one, or replacing an old deprecated function.

avatar image guitarjorge24 RobAnthem · Feb 20, 2019 at 12:03 AM 0
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I'm sure I'm launching the right version cause when I go to Help > About is says 2018.3.6. I think the problem was that Unity installed the new version in the old versions folder without changing the installation's folder name at C:\Program Files\Unity\Hub\Editor. Now that I manually changed the folder's name from "2018.3.1f1" to "2018.3.6f1" the Hub seems to recognize it.
Also, I guess I'm just used to always updating when any program asks to but what you said makes total sense. Thanks

avatar image zereda-games · Feb 20, 2019 at 12:02 AM 0
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i have 7 Unity's and never had this issue. On Unity hub you have to relocate the versions or remove the ones that done apply anymore, manually or if they are not working correctly. Should be pretty self explanatory as the window tells you what to do... otherwise open the program up via the application exe in the Editor folder 3rd from bottom in Editor you can also create a new shortcut but sending to desktop if allows you too, $$anonymous$$e today only wouldn't when helping someone with this similar issue, so i had to do it the stupidly long way.

avatar image zereda-games zereda-games · Feb 20, 2019 at 12:02 AM 1
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although, i will add, I have NEVER installed over the old folder i have ALWAY made a seperate folder for each unity.

Correction i have 10 in 4 different drives.. my god im a hoarder..

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avatar image guitarjorge24 zereda-games · Feb 20, 2019 at 12:27 AM 0
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When I click on "locate a version" in the Hub, what do I have select? The "Unity.exe" file at C:\Program Files\Unity\Hub\Editor\2018.3.6f1\Editor ?

avatar image zereda-games guitarjorge24 · Feb 20, 2019 at 12:29 AM 1
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yes stupid 10 letter $$anonymous$$ Answer.. Update: the 3rd from the bottom in Editor..

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Answer by guitarjorge24 · Mar 18, 2019 at 02:43 AM

These are two methods to update Unity properly:

1. Through the Unity Hub (easier method). Launch the Unity Hub and on the top click on "Installs" In the left column, click either "Official Releases" or "Beta Releases" and download the latest version. Select the components you want and hit "Done"

2. Through the pop up window that tells you a new version is available for download (manually accessible by clicking Help > Check for Updates). In the pop up, click "Download new version" which will take you to Unity's website. Click on "Download installer" and run the installer. In the setup wizard make sure that the install location is NOT the same as the location of the currently installed Unity.

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avatar image MaxLohMusic · May 22 at 09:54 PM 0
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  1. There is no "Official Releases" or "Beta Releases" option.

  2. "Connection to the Update server failed", which doesn't make sense because I have internet.

    Edit: For method #1, one must click "Add" after clicking "Installs"

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