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Should you update to DSM 7.2 — what changes

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The knowledge base does not have a complete answer to your question.

What it does contain:
- DSM 7.2.1-69057 Update 12 is an important update that fixes multiple security vulnerabilities and restarts the device. It notes that the update may not be offered immediately in all regions. [2]
- Synology Application Service 1.8.3-20742 requires DSM 7.2 or above. Earlier package versions require DSM 7.1 or DSM 7.0 depending on the release. [1]
- One community post says some DS918+ users considered DSM 7.2 to be not automatically offered, and that manual installation via Synology’s download area may be possible, but that post does not provide a full compatibility or removal list. [14]
- Another community post advises that major jumps from 6.2 to 7.x should be approached carefully, with backups made first. [13]

What I cannot confirm from the fragments:
- The main feature changes in DSM 7.2
- Which apps break or are removed
- A device-specific recommendation for your model

If you want, I can still summarize only the verified points above for your specific DSM/package version path, but the knowledge base has no fuller answer yet.

Sources used: [1], [2], [13], [14]

SOURCES
[1] Release Notes for Synology Application Service | Synology Inc.[2] Release Notes for DSM | Synology Inc.[3] DS420+ — Product Manual[4] DS920+ — Product Manual[5] DS720+ — Product Manual[6] synoupgrade — command reference[7] synopkg — command reference[8] virt-what — command reference[9] Where is DSM 7.0? | Synology Community[10] Update von 7.2.1 auf 7.2.2 manuell anstoßen oder nicht? | Das deutsche Synology Support Forum[11] DSM 7.0 - DSM 7.0 (41890) Final - Erfahrungen, Probleme, Bugs | Seite 43 | Das deutsche Synology Support Forum[12] DSM 7.0 - DSM 7.0 (41890) Final - Erfahrungen, Probleme, Bugs | Seite 43 | Das deutsche Synology Support Forum[13] DSM 7.0 - DSM 7.0 (41890) Final - Erfahrungen, Probleme, Bugs | Seite 41 | Das deutsche Synology Support Forum[14] Neue Version DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 8 vom 20.02.2025 | Das deutsche Synology Support Forum
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