What Is Jellyfin?
Jellyfin is an open-source, free media manager. Let’s break these terms down so you can better understand the purpose of Jellyfin. ↪ Open Source: As the term suggests, this product is open. This means that no particular individual claims ownership over the product. Its source code is available for everyone, and anyone can customize it according to their needs/preferences. This is completely the opposite of proprietary software, which is owned and managed by a person/organization. ↪ Media Manager: A media manager is software that manages your files and data. But every device has its file manager, so why Jellyfin? Jellyfin is a media manager that you can access from multiple platforms. For example, if I upload a bunch of files from my PC (server) to Jellyfin, I can easily access them from my mobile through my Jellyfin account. You can upload any type of file such as movies, images, music, books, etc. The size of data you can upload depends on the storage capacity of your server (main device). Just create a media library, upload the data, and enjoy access from multiple devices.
↪ Jellyfin Updates
The update aspect of Jellyfin is a bit tricky. This is due to two main reasons: READ MORE: Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update – Everything You Need to Know ➜
How To Check Jellyfin Version?
Jellyfin mostly operates on your web browser, so there is no application whose version you can simply check. To check the version of Jellyfin, follow these steps: READ MORE:
How To Update Jellyfin
We are going to cover the updation process for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Once you have made sure that you need to update, follow the steps for the relevant one.
↪ On Linux
As Linux is a CLI, you can easily update Jellyfin with simple commands. The complete process is as follows: The process on Windows and macOS is a bit different as instead of commands you now have to press buttons and go to websites.
↪ On macOS
For macOS, check your version through the process mentioned above. Then follow these steps:
↪ On Windows
For Windows, the process is somewhat similar to Mac. The complete process is as follows:
Jellyfin vs. Plex
Now that you are aware of how to update Jellyfin on different operating systems, let’s talk about a competitor of Jellyfin known as Plex. Both are used as Media Managers, however, there are some important differences between them. We have summarised them below in a table for ease of readability. READ MORE: How to Install Popcorn Time on Android TV ➜
Conclusion
There you have it, the complete method for updating Jellyfin on multiple operating systems. In case of any queries or suggestions, feel free to drop them down below. Until next time. Ciao
