Vuze Does Not Update Trackers: A Solution

For those who have been experiencing issues with Vuze not updating trackers, there is a solution that has worked well. It involves manually installing the latest version of Azureus and disabling the auto-update feature.

As many users may know, the issue arises when trying to update Vuze from within the package manager. The problem seems to be that the update 3.1.1.0 -> 4.0.0.0 does work on packaged versions, but not on others. This can cause frustration for newbies who are just starting out with Vuze.

One solution is to remove the 3.0.0.1 package and manually install the 4.0.0.4 version from Azureus. This has been tested and found to work quite well. However, this method does have its downsides. For users who want to stick with the Ubuntu version, they will need to manually delete their ~/.azureus directory. Otherwise, some users may find themselves downgraded to 3.1.1.0, possibly losing settings and features.

Another solution is to turn off the auto-update feature by default. This way, users can choose whether or not to update Vuze manually. However, this does mean that if a new jar has already been downloaded in the home directory, it will be used instead of the updated version.

It's also worth noting that the Azureus updater may need to be disabled by default, but if the new version has already been downloaded, we should let the upgrade complete successfully. Finally, verifying that the update was successful and that Vuze starts up as the new version is crucial to ensure that everything is working correctly.

In conclusion, while there are some issues with Vuze not updating trackers, there are solutions available. By manually installing the latest version of Azureus and disabling the auto-update feature, users can ensure that their Vuze installation is up-to-date and running smoothly.

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