In plain English
The software is on an older version than the one that is needed. It indicates a condition where moving to a newer version is required.
In context
Here, it communicates that the app is in a state where it must be updated to a newer version before use can continue.
- Situation
- Installing, updating, licensing, and checking compatibility for applications
- What it communicates
- warns that the app must be updated before use can continue
Meaning limits
By itself, this term does not say why the newer version is required or what it contains.
Examples
“After months on an older version, the app showed Update required.”
“The app would not move past Update required until the newer version was installed.”