UI to check for and trigger updates #2082
Description
Describe the feature
Resolves: https://community.software.sil.org/t/desktop-version-force-update/10790
Currently we check for updates when the user opens the app if we haven't checked for an update within the last 8 hours.
So, there's no way for a user to explicitly check if they have the latest version and there's no easy way for them to update explicitly (e.g. if they're told to by support). Some users have also reported that the Windows update notifications aren't working for them.
So, there should be UI for explicitly checking for updates and triggering an update if one is found (depending on the platform. Some platforms only support manual updating, in which case we could send them to the download page).
It's unclear exactly where this UI belongs.
Almost certainly on the home page and probably in its own dialog.
Who is this feature for?
Users we are curious if they have the most current version or are told by support that they should update.
Pages affected
Home page