Updating Mimestream

Mimestream automatically checks for software updates in the background and notifies you when an update is ready to install.

Software Update Window

Manually Updating

Although Mimestream periodically checks for updates in the background, you can manually have the app check for updates immediately. To do so, use the top main menu to:

  1. Choose Mimestream
  2. Choose Check for Updates…

An alert will appear informing you of available updates, or that you are already on the latest available version.

Opting in to the “Latest” Updates

Mimestream defaults users to “stable” updates. However, if you enjoy being the first to try out the latest improvements and features, you can also opt in to receive the “latest” updates. To do so:

  1. Using the top main menu, choose Mimestream, then Settings (or “Preferences” on macOS 12)
  2. On the General tab, for Software Updates, choose Latest.

FAQs

Can I install an older version of the app?

We don’t recommend this. Mimestream is not designed to maintain backwards compatibility with previous versions of the app, and running an old version of the app could cause significant bugs. If you are encountering an issue after an update, please contact support@mimestream.com and state that you are encountering a “regression”. We generally treat such issues with very high priority.

How can updates be installed automatically without the popup window?

The next time you see the update popup window, check off the “Automatically download and install updates in the future” box. Then, install the update. Subsequent updates will then be downloaded and installed automatically (whenever the app is quit).

I see an “Update Error!” alert and can’t update Mimestream

If you’re seeing this error, please perform a full system reboot, and then try to update Mimestream again. If you still can’t update, feel free to contact support@mimestream.com.