Add UI to check for and trigger updates #2083
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Users need to manually check for updates and trigger installation, rather than waiting for the automatic 8-hour interval. This adds a "Check for Updates" menu item to the home page that opens a dialog showing current version, platform, and update status.
Backend Changes
UpdateService.cs(new): WrapsUpdateChecker.TryUpdate(forceCheck: true)with[JSInvokable]for frontend accessFwLiteProviderand DI containerFrontend Changes
UpdateDialog.svelte(new): Responsive dialog with version display, check button, and result messagingAppUpdateEventvianextEventAsync()before triggering check (prevents stale events)lastEvent()UpdateResult(Success, ManualUpdateRequired, Failed, Unknown)HomeView.svelte: Added "Check for Updates" menu item above "Feedback & Support"IUpdateService.tsand updatedDotnetServiceenumUpdate Flow
Platform behavior varies:
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