# Updating *Lx*

*Lx* checks for a newer *Alpha* build every now and then.

The check stays out of your way. If no newer build is found, nothing appears.

## When an update is available

The right side of the status bar will read **Update available**:

1. Click that text
2. Wait for the download to finish
3. Click **Restart to update** when the download is ready, or restart later

You can keep using *Lx* while it downloads.

## Restart and install

Save or close unsaved documents when *Lx* asks. You can cancel and update later.

*Lx* finishes the update and may restart one more time.

When it is done, the changes page opens.

## Check now

To check now, open the Command Palette and run:

```text
update:check
```

**Update available** appears when a newer build is found.

## When a manual update is needed

If the status bar shows **Manual update needed**, click it. *Lx* opens a page with the steps and folders you need.

Your current *Lx* has not been changed at this point.

## If something goes wrong

If a download fails, click **Update available** to try again.

If installation fails, follow the **Lx update failed** message.

Press *F12* for more details.
