# Updates & Content Download

## Updates

Retrobat has an automatic updater system included.

When a new version is available, a message like the one below appears on the top of the screen:

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To perform the update, open the [main menu](/navigation/main-menu.md#updates-and-downloads) and select **UPDATES & DOWNLOADS**

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Choose ***START UPDATE***

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Accept

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The update progress will be shown in the top right corner

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Once the update is finished, reboot the system to apply

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When starting again Retrobat, it will finalize the update

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It is possible to check the current version from the main menu > system settings > information

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## Download

The integrated Content Downloader can be used to install a wide variety of freely distributed games, themes, and additional Medias.

The Downloads menu is available from the  [MAIN MENU](/navigation/main-menu.md), navigate to **UPDATES & DOWNLOADS**

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### Download content

Select **CONTENT DOWNLOADER**

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Use LEFT and RIGHT to change categories and UP and DOWN to navigate the list and choose the content to install, press ![](/files/oQmMDvGLPCQJiXNlol7Z) to install

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A message appears and the content is downloaded in the right folder

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### Download Themes

Select **THEMES** to access the **THEME DOWNLOADER**

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Navigate to the theme you want to install and press ![](/files/oQmMDvGLPCQJiXNlol7Z) to install

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A progress bar appears in the top right corner

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When the download is finished, you can switch to the new Theme from the [USER INTERFACE SETTINGS](/navigation/main-menu.md#user-interface-settings) in the MAIN MENU

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