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devildoggod
Nov 08, 2019Aspirant
How to upgrade my "Plex Media Server (for RN2xx) application" on my ReadyNAS RN21200
I just installed the following App that was available on my ReadyNAS: Plex Medai Server (for RN2xx) However, there were two to choose from: "Plex Media Server" and "Plex Media Server (for RN2xx)" ?...
- Nov 11, 2019
devildoggod wrote:
I walked through the steps using the upload button, essentially downloading and using the latest "plexmediaserver-
What will happen when I click yes ( will I be starting all over) -- will all the media I have configured so far have to be added again ? Or will it be retained ?
It will remove the old plex, and install the new version. But the full configuration (including accounts and the media libraries that you've created) are preserved, so you won't need to create them again.
Functionally it's an update.
devildoggod
Nov 10, 2019Aspirant
I walked through the steps using the upload button, essentially downloading and using the latest "plexmediaserver-annapurna_1.18.1.1973-0f4abfbcc_armel.deb" file from the Plex Media Admin page in my Firefox browser - but I get to the attached screenshot, and I end up clicking --> "No"
"Yes" seems to imply that the Plex Media Server (for RN2xx) app will be deleted...?
You stated this: "Don't uninstall the current version." -->
Hence what to do ?
What will happen when I click yes ( will I be starting all over) -- will all the media I have configured so far have to be added again ? Or will it be retained ?
And, is using the upload button as per the above, in the ReadyNas admin screen (e.g. Apps, installed apps), considered an upgrade or a "new install"
Thanks
StephenB
Nov 11, 2019Guru - Experienced User
devildoggod wrote:
I walked through the steps using the upload button, essentially downloading and using the latest "plexmediaserver-
What will happen when I click yes ( will I be starting all over) -- will all the media I have configured so far have to be added again ? Or will it be retained ?
It will remove the old plex, and install the new version. But the full configuration (including accounts and the media libraries that you've created) are preserved, so you won't need to create them again.
Functionally it's an update.
- devildoggodNov 11, 2019Aspirant
Thanks for that --- worked perfectly, and retained the name "Plex Media Server (for RN2xxx)"!
-> It did take about 5 minutes for the app to come back up - but we are updated!!!
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