flyinghead
[Feature Request] Auto Update (master, dev, stable)
Discussed in https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast/discussions/724
Originally posted by djchadli August 31, 2022 hello , I'm wondering why there is no update tool inside the app for windows , we will not miss any update once released . just a click to check and will know.
Hi @flyinghead ,
Similar to other standalone emulators where users can pick update frequency based on branch or update for stable releases only. Thanks!
I wonder... would adding it to the WinGet repository be an idea? https://github.com/microsoft/winget-pkgs
Makes no sense to have a built-in updater that harasses you.
It looks like WinGet requires the app to have a windows installer, which flycast doesn't have.
It looks like WinGet requires the app to have a windows installer, which flycast doesn't have.
It has an APPX in the releases though right? That is supported.
Though a quick MSI creation with WiX https://wixtoolset.org/ could be scripted during the build process. I could assist with its creation if need be.
Yes, the UWP build is packaged as an APPX but it has limitations compared to the regular Windows version (directx11 only and more).
Hi @flyinghead ,
This is what users tend to be familiar with these days. This is mostly from Qt-based emulators but anything that effectively does the same should be fine.
They can opt in/out of harassment. 😆
We have an auto updater in our branch: https://github.com/inada-s/flycast/releases/tag/gdxsv-1.3.1 For those who are interested please try download the v1.3.1 and it should be able to auto update to v1.3.2
Currently it is a very simple updater which will always keep the older version in the same folder.
