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If you are running an older version, shut it down. Wait until it has completely If you are running an older version, shut it down. Wait until it has completely
shut down (which might take a few minutes for older versions), then run the shut down (which might take a few minutes in some cases), then run the
installer (on Windows) or just copy over `/Applications/Bitcoin-Qt` (on Mac) installer (on Windows) or just copy over `/Applications/Bitcoin-Qt` (on Mac)
or `bitcoind`/`bitcoin-qt` (on Linux). or `bitcoind`/`bitcoin-qt` (on Linux).
Upgrading directly from a version of Bitcoin Core that has reached its EOL is Upgrading directly from a version of Bitcoin Core that has reached its EOL is
possible, but it might take some time if the datadir needs to be migrated. Old possible, but it might take some time if the data directory needs to be migrated. Old
wallet versions of Bitcoin Core are generally supported. wallet versions of Bitcoin Core are generally supported.
Compatibility Compatibility
============== ==============
Bitcoin Core is supported and extensively tested on operating systems using Bitcoin Core is supported and extensively tested on operating systems
the Linux kernel, macOS 10.12+, and Windows 7 and newer. It is not recommended using the Linux kernel, macOS 10.12+, and Windows 7 and newer. Bitcoin
to use Bitcoin Core on unsupported systems. Core should also work on most other Unix-like systems but is not as
frequently tested on them. It is not recommended to use Bitcoin Core on
Bitcoin Core should also work on most other Unix-like systems but is not unsupported systems.
as frequently tested on them.
From Bitcoin Core 0.20.0 onwards, macOS versions earlier than 10.12 are no From Bitcoin Core 0.20.0 onwards, macOS versions earlier than 10.12 are no
longer supported. Additionally, Bitcoin Core does not yet change appearance longer supported. Additionally, Bitcoin Core does not yet change appearance
when macOS "dark mode" is activated. when macOS "dark mode" is activated.
In addition to previously supported CPU platforms, this release's pre-compiled
distribution provides binaries for the RISC-V platform.
Notable changes Notable changes
=============== ===============