Sometimes a simple file replacement isn't enough. FL Studio caches plugin information. To force FL Studio to recognize the new version:

The Serum 2 installer is designed to safely overwrite Serum 1 while keeping your presets and custom skins intact.

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This guide will walk you through every method to update Serum in FL Studio, troubleshoot common errors, and ensure your wavetables remain intact.

and run the installer. It will automatically overwrite the old version while keeping your presets. Via Splice: Splice Desktop App "Apps & Plugins"

: Run the downloaded file; it will automatically overwrite your old version while keeping presets safe. Method 2: Update via Splice (Rent-to-Own)