Hello, I tried to update ANKI, but I feel I am stuck in a loop - the latest update is given as an option, but when I choose it it says it’s not available (see screenshot). I would like to avoid deleting ANKI since this can delete my setup (installed add-ons, etc). I do have access to the internet …

Just download the latest version directly from this link and it’ll replace your existing installation: Release 26.08.1 · ankitects/anki · GitHub

[image] An important note about updating to 26.05 (and later) Announcements The upgrade feature in launcher-based versions (25.07 to 25.09.4) cannot be used to upgrade to 26.05 due to packaging changes. If you try Tools>Upgrade/Downgrade or get an update n…

I cannot even open ANKI now, when I try to open it it opens the Terminal dialog window (so I cannot use any ANKI options such as Tools). I installed my latest ANKI using the launcher, so I’m not sure why it would link to 26.05…? How can I now get my ANKI working, then? I essentially don’t need to u…

OK, I was afraid it will wipe my app contents. But I did the new install and it works :slight_smile: Thank you so much both!

Problems with updating ANKI using the Terminal launcher

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Danika_Dakika September 8, 2026, 8:29am 2

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Problems with updating ANKI using the Terminal launcher

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