💡 Always back up your custom liveries folder before running a major update to prevent any potential file overwrites.
Improved rain effects on the windshield and dynamic lighting in the cockpit.
The Java-based updater is the most reliable way to maintain your files. It checks your current installation against the master server and only downloads the specific files that have changed. This saves time and ensures that custom liveries or configurations are not accidentally deleted. If the updater fails to launch, right-click the file and select "Open with Java Platform SE Binary." Major Recent Changes and Improvements
Ensure you have Java installed on your computer to run the updater. Open the updater and enter your serial number if prompted.
If you encounter errors during the download process, it is often related to firewall settings or file permissions. Always run the updater with administrator privileges. If the update hangs at a certain percentage, try deleting the "Crashes" and "Log" folders within the aircraft directory and restarting the process. If you purchased the aircraft through the X-Plane.org Store, you can also download the full base installer from your account's "My Downloads" section to perform a clean install.
Click "Update" to let the software scan and replace outdated files. Using the Java Updater Tool
Select the "Stable" or "Beta" branch depending on your preference.