rpm file you downloaded in a previous step. This example uses an asterisk to fill out the rest of the filename so that it is not version specific, but you can also type out the full name of the. Use the “localupdate” command which is part of “yum” to do the update. Stop the currently running service: service plexmediaserver stop Perform the Upgrade Use wget to download it: wget Stop the Service You will want to go to the website to verify that you’re getting the latest version, but at the time of this writing the following link is for the latest version of the Application. Download the latest Plex Media Server Package

Update the Hostĭon’t bother trying to update Plex unless you first update your host server: yum update -y I have used this method for a few years now and its never given me trouble but I just want you to be warned. Also keep in mind it is a good idea to create backups before trying anything you are unsure of. Therefore I cannot guarantee this will always work for you. While the goal is simplicity, it is impossible for me to know the exact setup of your system. The goal of this post is to give you a smooth and easy way to do the upgrade. There are some guides around that do an “ok” job of helping you stumble through the upgrade. What do you do when you see that message saying you need to update your Plex Media Server application manually. You may have followed the guide on the website and setup a Plex Media Server on CentOS 6 awhile back and now have a working Plex Server for your movies.

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