Possibility to don't update selected libraries

[Cyb3rn0id]

Describe the request

I'm using some old libraries (not important which) since updated ones doesn't work.
So, everytime Arduino IDE 2 starts, it notifies me about updated libraries and then everytime I select "INSTALL ALL" since is good to update libraries, right? But this will cause updating of THAT library I want the old version. For me will be good something like a flag for every installed libraries saying "Don't notify me for updates about this" or something similar.

Describe the current behavior

There is no option for a quick update don't regarding some selected libraries I don't want to update

Arduino IDE version

2.0.0

Operating system

Windows

Operating system version

11

Additional context

No response

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[per1234]

Hi @Cyb3rn0id. Thanks for your suggestion.

Although there isn't a granular control as you request, it is possible to disable the update checks entirely in the advanced settings, which might be considered at least an improvement in a situation like this even if it doesn't fulfill your request.

I'll provide instructions:

1. Press the Ctrl+Shift+P keyboard shortcut (Command+Shift+P for macOS users) to open the "Command Palette".
2. Select the "Preferences: Open Settings (UI)" command from the menu.
3. A "Preferences" tab will now open. Type arduino.checkForUpdates in the "Search Settings" field.
4. Uncheck the box under the "Check For Updates" setting.
5. Click the X icon on the "Preferences" tab to close it.

After this, you can still check for updatable libraries and boards platforms by opening the Library Manager or Boards Manager views and then selecting "Updatable" from the "Type" filter.

It should also be possible to check for Arduino IDE updates by selecting Help > Check for Arduino IDE Updates from the Arduino IDE menus, but there is currently a bug that prevents this: #1437. So for now, just make sure to periodically check the "Software" page on arduino.cc to see if there is a new version of the Arduino IDE available.

[kwit98]

Hi,

Just copy whole library (in the same places where oryginals files are) and change name of it. Don't make random names, u'll forget what they mean.

I didn't had any problems with new library, so i'm not sure if i copied all files, but after doing this I updated all libraries and uploaded my code once again. My mcu printed to serial monitor version of library and it was old (saved) one.

// it's propobly too late response for u but this thread is one of the first showing in google, so maybe someone else will use it.