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Do not uninstall
If you uninstall, you will lose all your old readings. Fortunately, you don’t need to uninstall xDrip to update; you can install a different version over your existing installation.
You can choose one of four update channels, Nightly (pre-release), Alpha, Beta and Stable.
You will be informed only when there is an update in your selected channel when you check for updates or if you enable Automatic update check.
| Channel | Description | Average Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nightly | Most up-to-date but least tested | Once a week |
| Alpha | Earlier release than beta | Twice a year |
| Beta / Stable | Most tested (default) | Twice a year |
Access Main Settings −> xDrip+ Update Settings.
You need to choose alpha in order for the nightly option to become visible. After selecting the alpha channel, return to the main screen. Then, go back to the Update Settings page and you will see the Nightly as an option.
To use the auto update check, enable Automatic update check, which will notify you when there is a new release in your selected channel.
From the 3-dot menu button at the top right corner of the main screen, tap on Check for updated version.
If there has been an update in your update channel, it will be downloaded into your Download folder, and you can install it by tapping on it.
You can install any release without changing your update channel.
Find the release you want looking at the release notes. Then, tap on the corresponding link, download, and install. Later on, when you tap on check for updates, you will only get an update when there is an update in your chosen update channel.
You cannot install a release from one repository over an xDrip installation from a different repository.
Therefore, if you are using xDrip from a repository other than the main one and want to switch back, you will need to uninstall first. Be sure to backup the database before uninstalling so that you can restore the old readings and settings after switching.
