# How-to: Update RetroDECK

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There are several ways to update RetroDECK.

## Software Manager (Recommended)

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: [Steam Deck: Software Recommendations](../wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-software.md).

## 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.