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Anytype Network Incompatible Version Error

Workaround available Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

'Anytype network - Incompatible version' means your app is older than the current sync protocol. If the in-app update button does nothing, download the latest release manually from download.anytype.io and reinstall.

Most likely fix: Install the latest version manually.

Symptoms

A sad-face sync icon and the sync dropdown showing 'Anytype network - Incompatible version'; sync stops on desktop and mobile; 'Update the app' and 'Check for updates' do nothing.

Why it happens

  • Anytype updated its network protocol
  • Auto-update failed or is disabled
  • Mobile app not updated from the store

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Install the latest version manually

    1. Go to download.anytype.io (or the anytype-ts releases on GitHub)
    2. Download the installer for your OS
    3. Quit Anytype fully and install over the old version

  2. 2. Update mobile apps

    1. Open the App Store or Google Play
    2. Search Anytype and tap Update
    3. Restart the app

  3. 3. Don't rely on logging out

    1. Logging out and back in did not fix this error in user reports
    2. If you do log out, make sure your 12-word Key is saved first

This guide also covers

  • anytype incompatible version
  • anytype network incompatible version
  • anytype update not working
  • anytype won't update

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