Updated for Arduino IDE 2 (HC-1557)

Author: seaxwi

content/Software Support/IDE Settings/How-to-update-the-core-of-your-Arduino-Board.md

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+title: "Update board packages in Arduino IDE"
+id: 4404691106066
+---
+
+Updating your board packages ensures compatibility with the latest features and improves performance and stability. Learn how to update board packages in Arduino IDE.
+
+In this article:
+
+<!-- TOC -->
+
+- [Update using the "Updates are available" prompt](#update-using-the-updates-are-available-prompt)
+- [Update boards using the Board Manager](#update-boards-using-the-board-manager)
+
+<!-- /TOC -->
+
+---
+
+## Update using the "Updates are available" prompt
+
+Arduino IDE automatically checks for board package updates each time you start the application.
+
+![Prompt with the text "Updates are available for some of your boards" and the options "Later", "Install Manually", and "Install All".](img/updates-available.png)
+
+If an update is available, a notification will be displayed in the corner with these options:
+
+- _Later._ Close the prompt without updating.
+- _Install Manually._ View updatable board packages in the Board Manager.
+- _Install All._ Install all updates automatically.
+
+You can also manually trigger the "Updates are available" prompt:
+
+1. Use one of these keyboard shortcuts to open the Command Palette:
+
+   - Press `Ctrl`+ `Shift` + `P` (Windows/Linux) / `⌘` + `Shift` + `P` (macOS)
+
+   - Press `F1`.
+
+2. Type "Update", and select **Check for Arduino Updates** (this command also checks for library updates).
+
+3. If any of your installed board packages can be updated, the "Updates are available" prompt will appear.
+
+## Update boards using the Board Manager
+
+Follow these steps to update board packages in the Board Manager:
+
+1. Open the ![Boards Manager icon](img/symbol_board.png) **Board Manager** from the sidebar, or select Tools > Board > Boards Manager in the menu bar.
+
+2. Set the **Type** filter to "Updatable" to view board packages that can be updated. <!-- You can also search for any board by typing in the text field. -->
+
+   ![Board Manager](img/update-board-version-filter.png)
+
+3. The currently installed version for each board package is displayed under the board name.
+
+   Confirm the selected version to install (the latest is selected by default) and click **Update** to install it.
+
+   ![Board Manager](img/update-board-version.png)
+
+4. The installation is complete when the message `Platform X installed` appears in the Output panel.