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Open the MinKNOW UI via the desktop icon and the auto-updater will automatically check for updates when connected to the device.
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A dialogue box will open when a new update is available.
Select Get Update to update the device software automatically.
Updates may be skipped. However, we recommend to update the device as soon as updates are available. Some updates will be mandatory to use the device and are unable to be skipped.
Note: For MinION Mk1B, clicking Get Update will open the Software Downloads page on the connected computer for you to download the updated MinION software.
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You can also update the device from the Software page of the Host settings.
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Click Install Update in the installer window to download the new update.
A change log for the update is available in this dialogue box.
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Wait for the software to update; this may take several minutes.
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The installer window will notify you when the update is complete.
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After the update has completed successfully, complete a full power cycle to reboot the device.