Proximate Update Notifications and Installing Updates

Proximate checks for updates automatically and downloads them in the background. You can control how and when updates are installed.

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Update Checks

Proximate checks for a new version shortly after launch and then approximately every 24 hours while running. When an update is available, it is downloaded in the background without interrupting your work.

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Installing Updates

By default, Proximate installs downloaded updates the next time you quit the app. When you relaunch, you’ll be running the new version.

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Auto-Install (Optional)

If you prefer updates to install as soon as they’re ready, enable auto-install in Settings → Updates:

• When an update finishes downloading and auto-install is enabled, a 60-second countdown appears near your cursor (if the countdown option is on).
• When the countdown reaches zero, Proximate quits and installs the update, then relaunches automatically.
• You can dismiss the countdown to skip that particular update’s auto-install — it will install the next time you quit manually instead.
• If the countdown option is off, the update installs quietly after a brief delay.

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Update Failures

If Proximate is unable to check for updates after several consecutive attempts, a notification will appear letting you know. This is usually caused by a temporary network issue and resolves on its own.