{"id":72884,"date":"2023-08-09T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=72884"},"modified":"2025-02-01T00:15:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T05:15:51","slug":"how-to-update-razer-synapse-on-your-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-update-razer-synapse-on-your-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Razer Synapse on Your Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Razer Synapse software updates are like a tune-up for your Razer gear<\/a>. They bring new features, increase performance, and patch software and firmware-related hiccups. Keeping Razer devices in peak form hinges on these updates.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By default, Razer Synapse keeps itself up-to-date automatically. But what if auto-updates are disabled, or you want to be sure you’re on the latest version? \n<\/p>\n\n\n

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In that case, you have three approaches to update Razer Synapse: through the Windows system tray<\/a>, the Razer Synapse user interface, and the Razer Gaming Software utility.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tutorial walks you through all possible ways to update Razer’s latest unified cloud-based hardware configuration tool\u2014Razer Synapse 3\u2014on Microsoft Windows 10 and 11.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update Razer Synapse via Windows System Tray\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Razer Synapse is always running in the Windows background, so the fastest way to update it is through the system tray. To do that:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Locate and right-click the Razer<\/span> icon on the system tray and select Check for Updates<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. Select Update<\/span> if there’s an available update for Razer Synapse<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      Note<\/span>: You can update other Razer applications\u2014Chroma<\/span> <\/span>RGB<\/span>, Cortex<\/span>, Axon<\/span>, etc.\u2014on your computer from the same screen.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Update Razer Synapse via Application Interface\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Another method to update Razer Synapse is through the application’s user interface. Here’s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Open Razer Synapse through the Start menu<\/span> or system tray.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        1. Select the Gear<\/span> icon on the window’s top right.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Select About<\/span> > Check For Updates<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            1. Select Update<\/span> next to Razer Synapse<\/span>..\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              Update Razer Synapse via Razer Gaming Software \n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              If problems with the Razer Synapse installation<\/a> prevent you from updating it normally, use the Razer Gaming Software utility to perform the update. It’s accessible via Windows’s Apps and Features\/Installed Apps console. Just:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Right-click the Start button<\/span> and select Apps and Features<\/span>\/Installed apps<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                1. Select <\/span>Razer Synapse<\/span> <\/span>and choose Modify<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                  1. On the Razer Gaming Software window that shows up, select Modify<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                    1. Check the box next to Razer Synapse<\/span> <\/span>and choose Update<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                      Enable Automatic Razer Synapse Updates\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      Automatic Razer Synapse updates are active by default. If they aren’t and you want to re-enable them:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Open Razer Central<\/span> via the Windows system tray.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                        1. Select the Gear<\/span> icon on the top right of the window.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                          1. Scroll down to the <\/span>Software Updates<\/span> section and enable the switch next to Automatically update Razer software<\/span>. \n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                            Can You Update Razer Synapse on the Mac?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            At the time of writing, Razer Synapse 3 is not available for macOS operating systems. However, if you’re using the older Razer Synapse 2 app on a Mac and want to confirm its got all incremental updates installed:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            1. Select the Razer Synapse<\/span> <\/span>icon on the menu bar and choose Open <\/span>Razer Synapse<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                              1. Select the Gear <\/span>icon on the top right of the Razer Synapse window.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                1. Select Check for Updates<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                  1. Select Update Now<\/span> if there’s a pending update.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                    Razer Synapse Is Now Up-to-Date\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                    Staying current with Razer Synapse updates is a small but critical step to unlocking the full potential of your Razer devices. Even with automatic updates turned on, it’s good practice to occasionally double-check if the application is up-to-date.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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