Update Ollama v0.17.1-rc2

I need to update ollama to Ollama v0.17.1-rc2

Here’s how you can update **Ollama to `v0.17.1-rc2`** on your machine. --- ## ✅ Step-by-Step: Update Ollama ### **1. Check current version** Open a terminal and run: ```bash ollama version ``` This shows the installed version. --- ### **2. Stop Ollama** If Ollama is running: ```bash ollama stop ``` --- ### **3. Download & install v0.17.1-rc2** #### **macOS (Homebrew)** If you installed Ollama with Homebrew: 1. Update Homebrew: ```bash brew update ``` 2. Install the specific release candidate: ```bash brew install ollama@0.17.1-rc2 ``` *If that doesn’t work, Homebrew might not have release candidates in its formulae buckets.* --- #### **Linux / Manual Install** 1. Get the release from GitHub: ```bash curl -L https://github.com/ollama/ollama/releases/download/v0.17.1-rc2/ollama-linux-amd64.tar.gz -o ollama-v0.17.1-rc2.tar.gz ``` *(Adjust the file name if on ARM/Apple Silicon.)* 2. Unpack: ```bash tar -xzf ollama-v0.17.1-rc2.tar.gz ``` 3. Replace your existing binary: ```bash sudo mv ollama /usr/local/bin/ollama sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ollama ``` --- ### **4. Verify the update** Check the version again: ```bash ollama version ``` You should see **v0.17.1-rc2**. --- ## ⚠️ Notes - **Homebrew often lags on release candidates.** If `brew install` doesn’t work for the RC, download it manually. - If you get a **permission denied** error when moving the binary, try: ```bash sudo chown $(whoami) /usr/local/bin/ollama ``` --- ## Optional: Keep Config & Models Updating the binary **doesn’t delete** your models or config (e.g., directories under `~/.ollama`), but it’s always good to back up before upgrading: ```bash cp -r ~/.ollama ~/.ollama.backup ``` --- If you want the **exact download links** or a script tailored to your OS/CPU (Linux, macOS Intel/ARM), tell me what system you’re on!

mac m series

Here’s how you can **update Ollama to `v0.17.1-rc2` on your Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Mac**: ### 🔎 Overview - Ollama provides installers / binaries for macOS (Apple Silicon supported) on its download page. citeturn0search1 - There *isn’t an official Homebrew version* specifically for release candidates like `v0.17.1-rc2` — Homebrew pulls the latest stable formula (e.g., 0.15.x). citeturn0search5 - For a release candidate like `v0.17.1-rc2`, you’ll usually install **manually from the GitHub release** (if it exists as an asset). --- ## 🔧 Step-by-Step: Install `v0.17.1-rc2` on macOS (Apple Silicon) ### 1) **Check Current Ollama Version** Open Terminal and run: ```bash ollama version ``` --- ### 2) **Download the RC Build** If `v0.17.1-rc2` is published on **GitHub Releases** (it should be — this is where pre-releases and RCs are usually hosted): 1. Go to **github.com/ollama/ollama/releases** 2. Find the tag **v0.17.1-rc2** (or equivalent prerelease) 3. Download the **Apple Silicon universal-arm64 / macOS** asset (often named something like `ollama-darwin-arm64.zip` or `ollama.app`). ⚠️ *If you can’t find the tag or asset, it may not be released yet — let me know and I can help locate the exact download URL.* --- ### 3) **Install the Binary** After downloading: #### If it’s a `.zip` with a CLI ```bash unzip ollama-darwin-arm64.zip sudo mv ollama /usr/local/bin/ollama sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ollama ``` #### If it’s a macOS App (`.app`) - Drag the app to `/Applications` - The CLI binary inside the app (`Ollama.app/Contents/Resources/ollama`) may need to be symlinked: ```bash sudo ln -sf /Applications/Ollama.app/Contents/Resources/ollama /usr/local/bin/ollama ``` This ensures you can run `ollama` from Terminal. --- ### 4) **Verify the Update** ```bash ollama version ``` You should now see `v0.17.1-rc2`. --- ## 🛠 Alternate: Build from Source (Optional) If a prebuilt RC binary isn’t available: ```bash git clone https://github.com/ollama/ollama.git cd ollama git checkout v0.17.1-rc2 make build # or follow instructions in the repo ``` This produces an Apple Silicon binary you can install manually. (Usually unnecessary unless the RC isn’t provided prebuilt.) --- ## 📝 Notes & Tips - **Official macOS installer (GUI)** from ollama.com often tracks stable releases and isn’t suitable for testing RC builds. citeturn0search1 - The Homebrew formula currently installs the latest *stable* version, not release candidates. citeturn0search5 - Back up your existing models/config (`~/.ollama`) before upgrading: ```bash cp -r ~/.ollama ~/.ollama.backup ``` --- If you want, tell me your **exact current Ollama install method** (Homebrew vs dmg vs source) and I can tailor the update commands for your setup.