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How-to: Update RetroDECK

There are several ways to update RetroDECK.

Updates are handled automatically via your distribution's software manager.

  • Optional Steam Deck Step Switch to Desktop Mode: Steam button -> Power -> Switch to Desktop.
  • Open the Discover or your software manager.
  • Click on the updates tab.
  • If there are any updates available, they will be shown here.
  • Click on the Update or Update all button.

Terminal

Type, flatpak update -y to update all installed flatpaks.

Steam Deck - Decky: AutoFlatpaks

If you have Decky installed and the AutoFlatpaks plugin, you can update RetroDECK from there via Game Mode.

Read more here: Software Recommendations.

Questions

Updating After a Long Time?

If you haven't updated RetroDECK for a very long time (a year or more), it's better to uninstall and reinstall it from your software manager instead of upgrading.

Updating Specific Systems in RetroDECK?

You cannot update specific systems directly in RetroDECK. You will need to wait for new versions of RetroDECK to be released.