Monday, May 18, 2020

Time to Update Zoom Apps

Hi, everyone,

Zoom has released a major new Version 5 and they are frequently releasing updates to it.  Currently we are at 5.0.3.  I was waiting until it settled down to tell you to update.  However, now I am hearing that some people are having difficulty joining meetings.  My friends think it is because they are using apps that are not updated.  The good news is that the whole process is very quick and you won't notice the changes.  Bill Radock has provided us with the instructions below.  If you have time, try this before the meeting and report your success or problems at the meeting.

Thank you.
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From Bill:

On April 27, Zoom released version 5.0 software.  It will enable additional security features, including encryption, during Zoom meetings.  
You are required to upgrade your Zoom devices to version 5.0 to join a Zoom meeting after May 30.

To determine what version of Zoom you are using and upgrade to 5.0 on a Windows or Mac computer, follow these steps:

  1. Start the Zoom program on your Windows or Mac desktop or laptop.
  2. Click on your Zoom account icon or profile picture in the upper right corner.
  3. Choose the ‘Check for updates’ option in the drop-down menu.
  4. A window will appear showing your current Zoom software version and will automatically download the latest version, if required.

For other devices, start the Zoom app, open the ‘Settings’ option, then ‘About’ to view your current Zoom version number. 
To upgrade the Zoom app on a smartphone or tablet, visit the Apple App Store or Android Play Store, search for the Zoom Cloud Meetings app and then select the Upgrade option.

For more information about Zoom 5.0, visit:



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