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Jellyfin Media server firmware

new version

Latest firmware: 12.0
Released: Sep 8, 2026
Category: NAS & storage
Last checked: Sep 14, 2026

How to update the Jellyfin Media server

Docker: pull the new image tag and recreate the container.
Linux packages: update through apt or dnf from Jellyfin's repository.
Back up the config directory first — major versions migrate the database.

Always download firmware from the manufacturer or project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts firmware.

What changed

# :rocket: Release notes for 12.0 ## Notes on Updating Before upgrading from an earlier version, a full backup of the data directory is strongly recommended, as this release includes database changes that prevent rolling back without a full restore. Direct upgrades from 10.10.7 and 10.11.x to 12.0 …

Manufacturer release notes ↗

Version history

12.0	Sep 8, 2026

FAQ

How do I update the Jellyfin Media server?

See the step-by-step above. Open the NAS control panel, go to the update or system section, and install the new version. Back up important data first; NAS updates can take several minutes.

How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?

Every night we read the manufacturer's official release page for the Jellyfin Media server and record the version, date and changelog. If anything changed, subscribers watching this device get an email.

Is this an official Jellyfin page?

No. Firmwarely is independent. Device and brand names belong to their manufacturers; always download firmware from the official source.