idea Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release. in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

TylerLarson — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:09:47 GMT

Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.I have users that need the ability to update to 2.5 right now but only 2.6 is available in app.

Uninstalling and installing a version is an option of course but not all users in an organization have the admin rights to do this and it can be a lengthy process.

Let the user pick which version they want their software updated. Don't force the most current version as the only update version in app on users.

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

Anonymous User — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:51:02 GMT

This is a good idea! I'm at Pro version 10.8 and would like to go to 10.8.1 but it seems my only option is to go all the way to 10.9... which I don't want to do!

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

JoeBorgione — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:00:41 GMT

Awesome idea!

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

MichelleTotman — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:32:45 GMT

Yes, please! I just accidentally updated to 2.9 before our license manager was able to support it. I now want to install 2.8, but only have access to 2.6. I'm stuck not being able to get work done until the GIS manager obtains a copy of 2.8 for me. Very annoying.

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

RobinCCOB — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:38:06 GMT

Anyone know if this has been implemented yet? I have users that need to update to a new version (ideally 2.9) but now that 3.0 is out it automatically defaults to that. Version 3.0 needs a .NET update in order to be compatible (which we require admin permissions to install) and I would like the ability to allow users to be able to select 2.9 instead of 3.0.

The only other fix I've found so far is blocking major version updates via the registry.

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

Willen — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:16:10 GMT

@RobinCCOB mentions a very real issue - many academic institutions (and even more businesses) control very carefully what users can install on institutionally owned computers. Many times, software must be requested and then pushed out by central IT. We're fortunate to not have that sort of restriction, but it is definitely part of the software management landscape.

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

nadja — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:35:33 GMT

We represent an umbrella organization with several sub-organizations and a team of testers/developers. We also welcome this idea, but would prefer the following implementation:

The organization administrators can determine per role (or group) whether all (e.g. for the testers/developers) or only certain ArcGIS Pro versions (e.g. for the users) can be downloaded. This allows the testers/developers to test the new versions while the users are still using the tested version.

This would go well with this idea.

Software Upgrade should also notify you of patches in current Version not just the latest

MichaelBartlett — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:12:07 GMT

When Pro checks for Upgrades if will notify you that there is an upgrade available.

We are in 2.9.1 and it says 3.0.x is available. However we want to stay in the 2.9 release. In fact Esri recommends Utilities stay here. And had no idea there were patches available for 2.9 (Currently 2.9.6 is out there).

The software should give you the option of updating to lower releases than the latest version.

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

RandyCasey — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:48:04 GMT

Yes, allow us to identify what major and/or minor release range we want to be notified of, but also as an admin, I would like to further drill down on this: our organization only upgrades on or after the x.x.3 release version. I would love a management tool that allowed me to introduce a property that only notified of updates that are => x.x.3, so my staff and I are not constantly being notified of updates that we will not install.

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release. - Status changed to: Under Consideration

KoryKramer — Tue, 07 May 2024 21:27:27 GMT

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

RobinCCOB — Tue, 07 May 2024 22:03:45 GMT

Hallelujah!! I really hope this becomes a thing 😄

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release. - Status changed to: In Product Plan

MichaelGrossman — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:02:12 GMT

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release. - Status changed to: Implemented

KoryKramer — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:59:03 GMT

This is implemented starting with ArcGIS Pro 3.4. Go to Your Ideas in ArcGIS Pro 3.4 to see other ideas implemented this release and check out the What's New help to learn about everything that is new and improved in ArcGIS Pro 3.4.

Re: Allow users the ability to select the version of ArcGIS Pro software they want to update too in app, not just the latest release.

MichaelGrossman — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:31:39 GMT

With the release of ArcGIS Pro 3.5, you can choose to use this feature of 3.4 to stay on the older version. Any new patches released for Pro 3.4 will now be available via Software Update to anyone using the UpdateTargetVersion setting.

Read all about it in this great blog from @KoryKramer: Update ArcGIS Pro at Your Own Pace