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{quote} I think the mobile version is the only one updated. No?
On my mobile I got the notice of the updated mobile MT4.
However, when I opened the MT4 on the computer, it also updated (all copies of my Brokers, to tell the truth).
Out of curiosity I checked the MT5 I have with another Broker and this too has been updated.
As you can see, the dates are Thursday 26, the official date of Metaquotes.
Brokers, however, always update on Saturday or Sunday, in order not to create problems.
I'm not writing this for you, who know better than me
, but for those in their first update.I've seen things you people wouldn't believe
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{quote} No, but I thought so too. On my mobile I got the notice of the updated mobile MT4. However, when I opened the MT4 on the computer, it also updated (all copies of my Brokers, to tell the truth). Out of curiosity I checked the MT5 I have with another Broker and this too has been updated. As you can see, the dates are Thursday 26, the official date of Metaquotes. Brokers, however, always update on Saturday or Sunday, in order not to create problems. I'm not writing this for you, who know better than me
I haven't turned off my computer or any MT4's running since before Thursday.
Do you what kinds of problems (if any) can an update cause?
I know major updates may cause the code from some EA's or indys to not work but minor updates are probably not noticeable. Right?
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{quote} @OutThere -- regarding updates -- you're "damned if you do, and damned if you don't"... For security reasons, MetaQuotes would rarely announce what the changes are. Since @Trader-IT was kind enough to alert us, at least we are aware of the update and if we notice any different or odd behavior we have an explanation. It's not worth fighting MetaQuotes -- if you're going to use their trading platform then go with the flow. The alternative is the update will occur at some point in the future when you're not paying attention.
{quote} Ok. Thanks. I haven't turned off my computer or any MT4's running since before Thursday. Do you what kinds of problems (if any) can an update cause? I know major updates may cause the code from some EA's or indys to not work but minor updates are probably not noticeable. Right?
The only problem that a new update on MT4 may present is related to (possible) malfunctions on Indy and/or EA.
For safety and security, I always check everything on Sunday.
I don't want to end up with an indy/EA based trade that is giving incorrect info or not working at all.
In 8 years this has never happened to me and I have been lucky, while on FF there are hundreds and hundreds of posts of complaints, for this very reason.
Metaquotes hasn't developed MT4 for a while now. Luckily he updates it again. Even if in a "minor" upgrade.
On the other hand, it seems that the "definitive" version for MacOS both MT4 and MT5 is about to be released
source:
https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/356416
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe
{quote} Thanks for the heads up, Trader-IT!
All my previous and current notes, are mostly in favor of those who have recently started with the Mt4 (desktop or mobile).
I don't want to create alarmism or perhaps unfounded fears.
I just want to make the Trader, aware that he finds himself with "problems", of the possible causes that led to the condition in which he finds himself.
Opening the MT4 (since yesterday) causes the update request, which requires manual confirmation.
At least it has always been like this for me (and always) with my Windows 10 setup.
Alternatively, the update starts automatically.
If there is a manual update request, it is true that you can refuse the update, but in theory it should reappear every time the MT4 is started (also this depending on the Windows settings).
It is also true that, if you have platforms always running on VPS, this "problem" shouldn't exist and everything "should" work normally.
For my part, too many ifs and too many buts.
With money at stake, I always prefer to reduce the risk as much as possible.
If updated today with the Market closed:
1) allows an instant platform start when you are ready to work with manual or pending orders (if there are no EAs running).
And check if everything works fine (indy present and more).
2) if there are EAs running, updating to an open Market, perhaps with orders under management already activated, can create the closing of the same or the opening of new ones, perhaps at unintended conditions.
This should not happen when the Market is closed. And if it happens, you have time to correct or at least be prepared to the result.
Honestly I am not an EA expert, but if I remember correctly the problems other Traders had in the past and in these conditions, the risk is there.
How does your EA behave if the platform closes and reopens?
Mine are not tips or suggestions though.
I don't want anyone to have unwanted problems because of me.
Everyone decides, being informed of everything, what is best for him.
Each platform, each installation, each EA (if any) is a unique combination.
As is herightly pointed out:
{quote} @OutThere -- regarding updates -- you're "damned if you do, and damned if you don't"... For security reasons, MetaQuotes would rarely announce what the changes are. Since @Trader-IT was kind enough to alert us, at least we are aware of the update and if we notice any different or odd behavior we have an explanation. It's not worth fighting MetaQuotes -- if you're going to use their trading platform then go with the flow. The alternative is the update will occur at some point in the future when you're not paying attention.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe
