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[Bugs] When checking for updates, prompt: Error checking for updates: Could not fetc...

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When checking for updates, prompt: Error checking for updates: Could not fetch a valid release JSON from the remote
What's the problem? Many versions have been like this recently

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.13 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26200 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | / |
| Tenure | Week 4 |

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is identified. Start by reproducing the update check on app version 1.0.13 under Windows 10.0.26200 and inspect why the remote response is rejected as invalid release JSON. Done means the update check handles the affected releases without showing this error.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, release
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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