App Updates

Mycel is actively developed. Updates bring bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features.

Checking for Updates

Manual Check

1. Visit github.com/ethene/mycel-releases/releases
2. Compare the latest version with your installed version
3. Download and install the new APK if there's an update

Your current version is shown in Settings > About.

Automatic Updates with Obtainium

Obtainium is a free app that monitors GitHub releases and notifies you of updates.

Setup:

1. Install Obtainium from F-Droid or GitHub
2. Open Obtainium and tap + (Add App)
3. Enter: https://github.com/ethene/mycel-releases
4. Tap Add

Obtainium will now check for new releases and notify you when updates are available.

Installing Updates

Updates install over your existing app - your data is preserved.

1. Download the new APK
2. Open it and tap Install
3. The update replaces the old version
4. Your contacts, messages, and settings remain intact

Same signing key

Updates must be signed with the same key as your installed version. If you see "signatures do not match", you may have an unofficial version installed.

Version Numbering

Mycel uses version numbers like 2.0.720:

• 2 - Major version
• 0 - Minor version
• 720 - Patch/build number

Higher numbers = newer versions.

Release Notes

Each release includes notes describing what changed. Check the Releases page for details on each version.

Rollback (If Needed)

If an update causes problems:

1. Uninstall the current version (this removes your data)
2. Download the older APK from Releases
3. Install the older version

Data loss on uninstall

Uninstalling removes your messages and identity. Export any important data before uninstalling.