> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.4cast.world/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.4cast.world/1.-getting-started/updating-your-mvp.md).

# Updating Your MVP

We release new features and improvements regularly. Keeping your MVP up to date ensures you have the latest features and improvements.

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## How to Update

### 1. Connect to the Internet

Click the **Wi-Fi icon** in the top bar of the MVP UI to connect your MVP to a Wi-Fi network with internet access.

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### 2. Check for Updates

When an update is available, the Dashboard's **MVP Version** section automatically displays a notification. The update availability is pushed in real time from the 4CAST cloud -- no manual check required.

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* If your MVP is **up to date**, the card shows "Your MVP is up to date."
* If there is **no internet**, the card shows "Connect to Internet to check for updates."
* **Critical updates** are flagged with "Important Update Available. Please download now."

Click the version card to open the **Update Dialog**.

### 3. Download the Update

The Update Dialog shows the available version and details. Press **Download** to begin downloading the update package from the cloud.

\[SCREENSHOT: Update dialog showing version info and download button with progress bar]

A progress bar with percentage and status text tracks the download.

> If your MVP is not connected to the internet when an update is available, the dialog will prompt you to connect to Wi-Fi first.

### 4. Apply the Update

Once downloaded, the dialog shows "MVP v\_\_\_ Update Ready." Click **Apply Update** to begin the update process.

A warning dialog appears:

> **CRITICAL WARNING**: **DO NOT** power off the MVP during the update process. Once you click "Proceed," do not touch the MVP or the USB cable. Interruption during this process can render the device non-functional.

\[SCREENSHOT: Update warning dialog with the PROCEED button]

Click **Proceed** to confirm.

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## After Updating

Once the update completes:

* The browser will **automatically refresh** after a few seconds
* The Dashboard will show the new version number
* All your video files, lighting clips, and configurations are preserved

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## Tips

* **Don't rush**: Let the update process complete fully before interacting with the device.
* **Check release notes**: The update dialog shows what's new in each version.

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## Related Pages

* [The User Interface (UI)](/1.-getting-started/the-user-interface-ui.md) -- Browser access and Wi-Fi setup
* [The MVP Dashboard](/1.-getting-started/the-mvp-dashboard.md) -- Where update notifications appear