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Update the SDK

When updating the Genies Avatar SDK from one version to another, it is important to remove the old package before importing the new package. This will avoid any issues.

How to Update the SDK​

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These steps will show how to install version 1.3.1 from version 1.0.1 but this can be applied to any version upgrade.

Remove the Package​

In the Package Manager window, select the Packages: In Project option in the top left dropdown. Then select the Genies Avatar SDK package in the left menu, and click the Remove button at the top right.

Remove Package

Confirm the Removal​

A popup window will appear to confirm the removal of the package in development. Press the Yes button.

Confirm Removal

Ignore the Restart​

During the removal process, a popup window will request for Unity to restart because the Active Input Handling has changed. Press the Ignore button.

Ignore Restart

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Restarting the Unity Editor is not required until the new version of the Genies Avatar SDK is successfully installed using the Bootstrap Wizard.

Delete the Samples​

In the Project window, delete the Samples folder.

Remove Samples

Confirm the Deletion​

A popup window will appear to confirm the deletion of the Samples folder. Press the Delete button.

Confirm Delete

Update the Package​

In the Package Manager window, select the Packages: My Assets option in the top left dropdown. Then select the Genies Avatar SDK package in the left menu, and click the Update button at the top right.

Update Package

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The Unity editor may need to be restarted for the update version to display in the Package Manager.

Import the Package​

Once the package is updated, click the Import button at the top right.

Import New

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Follow the Getting Started tutorial for instructions on how to install the latest Avatar SDK package version.