I want to install an MATLAB 2024 Update 6 but it is only showing Update 2 do I have to reinstall?

I have MATLAB 2024a installed (it has update 2) --- it shows that no updates are available when I check for updates in the GUI. I just received an email from MATHWORKS that I bug I reported has been fixed in UPDATE 6. When I go to the licenses to install this update, it seems to be saying that I need to uninstall the previous version and start over. Is this really what I need to do? Seems unreasonable.....

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

You should have gotten an update notice (a red dot will appear next to the bell icon in the upper right corner of the MATLAB home page). If you did not, it still might be possible to downlad and install the update. To do that, click on the downward-pointing triangle under the Help icon in the upper right corner, then click on ‘Check for updates’ in the dropdown menu that appears. That will launch a window that will either tell you that ‘MATLAB R2024a is up to date.’ or will invite you to download the update. Keep trying to download the update with this procedure, or wait for the red dot to appear. There is apparently an eligibility queuue in order to keep the MathWorks servers happy (or at least not stresed), so you may need to wait. Otherwise Contact Support if you continue to have problems, or have other questions about the updates.

Answer 2

[Image Analyst]

Try to install the update from the bell icon in the title bar in the upper right. Does your bell have a red dot on it, or not?

If you don't see any update 6 under the bell, then try to install it from the Add-ons button on the tool ribbon.