Why Do My Docker Containers Fail to Update?

Another option is to use a script called Dockcheck to manage your containers easily. It simplifies the process of checking for updates and applies them without much hassle. Check it out at https://github.com/mag37/dockcheck—it's pretty user-friendly!

To update your Docker containers correctly, you should stop them first, delete the old image, and then pull the latest version. Here's a basic rundown: `docker stop plex-server`, `docker rm plex-server`, and `docker run linuxserver/plex` to get the latest version. This way, you're not trying to update an active instance, which can lead to the kind of trouble you're seeing. Treating containers like cattle versus pets really helps with managing updates.

It seems like you might be mixing up the idea of updating containers. There isn't a built-in 'docker update' command for containers in Docker. A better approach is to stop your Plex container, remove the old image, and then pull the latest one from Docker Hub to start fresh. Why update a running container when you can just replace it? Quick tip: use something like `docker pull linuxserver/plex:latest`, then stop the container, delete it, and recreate it with the new image.

On my Unraid server, I can only update the Plex Docker container after I've stopped it manually. It seems like that would be a good step before attempting any updates. Also, keep in mind that if your container is pinned to a specific tag, it won't automatically update. Make sure to pull the latest image and run the container again.