{"id":460,"date":"2026-05-05T08:40:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/?p=460"},"modified":"2026-05-17T00:05:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T22:05:57","slug":"installing-callers-caddy-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/installing-callers-caddy-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Callers Caddy Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to update Callers Caddy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good idea. Because with an update you get new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Sometimes they&#039;re big new tools. Sometimes they&#039;re small fixes that make everyday life easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only important thing is: <strong>Download the correct file.<\/strong><br>Because there is a difference between the full version and an update file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Why install an update at all?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An update is always worthwhile if you are already using Callers Caddy and a new version is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a new function was added<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A troublesome error was fixed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Callers Caddy runs more stably<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>one area was improved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the operation has become easier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short:<br><strong>You are installing an update, <a href=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/easy-starter-pack-yellow-rock-records\/\">so that your caller&#039;s caddy will be better<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. First-time installation or update? That&#039;s the important difference.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the download page, you will find the link at the very top. <strong>full version<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This version is for the <strong>First Installation<\/strong> thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The database is still empty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No original songs have been entered yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The INI file contains only the basic values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal settings are not yet available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should only use this full version when you install Callers Caddy for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already use Callers Caddy on your computer, you normally need <strong>not<\/strong> this complete version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then you need one <strong>Update file<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Where can I find the update files?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, go to the download page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-callers-caddy wp-block-embed-callers-caddy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WfaQfTPGcs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/download\/\">Download \u2013 Callers Caddy<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201eDownload \u2013 Callers Caddy\u201c \u2013 Callers Caddy\" src=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/download\/embed\/#?secret=K7SGX71qc8#?secret=WfaQfTPGcs\" data-secret=\"WfaQfTPGcs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the very bottom of the page you will find the <strong>Download area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There you will find the versions of Caller&#039;s Caddy released so far.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/all-versions.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/all-versions.jpg 921w, https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/all-versions-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/all-versions-768x696.jpg 768w, https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/all-versions-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The folders are sorted by version.<br>Select the folder containing the <strong>latest version<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this folder you will find the appropriate <strong>Update file<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Which file should I download?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download from the folder of the latest version <strong>Update file<\/strong> down.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-callers-caddy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-callers-caddy.jpg 406w, https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-callers-caddy-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-callers-caddy-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not the full version.<br>Not just any old version.<br>But the update file from the latest version folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This file is specifically designed to update an existing Callers Caddy installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How do I install the update?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After downloading, you extract the update file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then you copy the extracted contents into your existing <strong>Callers Caddy Directory<\/strong> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the folder in <a href=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/newsletter\/\">the Callers Caddy is already installed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the files that are allowed to be replaced will be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>new modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>updated files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technical improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Will my own data be retained?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The update file only contains files that may be overwritten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your own customized files will be preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your database with the song information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your played songs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your INI file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The update is designed so that your own data will not be overwritten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will receive the new version, but your personal Callers Caddy environment will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What happens after the update?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After unpacking, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/tutorials\/\">Callers Caddy restart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new version is now running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can now use the new features or benefit from the bug fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If technical adjustments are needed in the background, Callers Caddy usually takes care of them himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2467 Summary: Caller&#039;s Caddy Update in 5 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the download page: <a href=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/download\/\">https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/download\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll all the way down to the download section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the folder containing the latest version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the update file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extract the contents into your existing Callers Caddy directory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: An update is not a new installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An update is intended to improve Callers Caddy without destroying your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, for an existing installation, you use the <strong>Update file<\/strong>.<br>The full version is intended for initial installation only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how you get new features, <a href=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/crash-report\/\">Bug fixes and improvements<\/a>, while your songs, settings and personal data are retained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2468 Extra tip: Backing up before updating saves a lot of hassle.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An update is designed to preserve your own data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, a backup is always a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because a backup gives you peace of mind in case something goes wrong. For example, due to an incorrect folder, a user error, or a problem during unpacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is particularly useful to back up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your entire <strong>Callers Caddy Program Directory<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your folder with the <strong>MP3 files<\/strong>, if you save your music outside of the Caller&#039;s Caddy folder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already use a backup system, you can simply create a fresh backup before each update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This usually only takes a short time.<br>But it can save you a lot of stress in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Don&#039;t just save your backup on your call laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because if the laptop breaks down, gets lost, or the hard drive has problems, a backup on the same device won&#039;t help you much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s better to have an additional backup on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>an external hard drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a USB stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>another computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a secure cloud storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you store the backup externally and keep it safe, you&#039;re on the completely safe side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the following applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Install update. <a href=\"https:\/\/callerscaddy.de\/en\/callers-caddy-fakten\/\">Callers Caddy start<\/a>. Enjoy new features. And in the background, you know: If necessary, I have my backup.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to update Callers Caddy? Great idea. An update brings you new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Sometimes it&#039;s big new tools, sometimes small fixes that make everyday tasks easier. Just make sure you download the right file. 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