--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-yokohama-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3by bundleId : - delta3by --- # Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil # Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Upgrade Console Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of all updates, features, changes, and important information related to upgrading the Upgrade Console from the Yokohama release family to Brazil. It covers key enhancements introduced in intermediary releases (Zurich and Australia) that impact the upgrade process, as well as guidance on pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Upgrade Planning:** Introduction of a new step in Zurich allowing selection or creation of an upgrade plan applicable to both production and sub-production instances, improving upgrade preparation. * **Preview Application Upgrades:** Enhanced functionalities in Zurich provide a more seamless upgrade preview experience for applications on your instance. * **Store Application Upgrades:** New capabilities include a "Sync Now" option to update the list of installed or upgraded applications outside the upgrade process, aiding post-upgrade accuracy. * **Upgrade Console Access:** Additional access route through the Admin menu (Admin Home \> Upgrade Console) introduced in Zurich for easier navigation. * **Guided Upgrade Process:** Structured guided upgrade workflows for both sub-production (three phases) and production instances (four phases) help ensure successful upgrades. * **Bulk Application Update Console (Australia):** Allows reviewing, selecting, and updating multiple applications simultaneously, reducing manual effort. * **Application Version Compatibility (Australia):** Now Assist suite updates related applications automatically when upgrading applications in the compatibility matrix, maintaining environment consistency. * **ATF Troubleshooting Agent Access (Australia):** Direct access to the ATF troubleshooting agent from the post-testing step in non-production instances facilitates resolving failed tests post-upgrade. ## Key Changes * **Coral Theme (Zurich):** Coral became the default theme for new portals, web, and mobile experiences, offering a refreshed, brand-neutral look with an optional dark theme for web and mobile. * **Guided Upgrade Access (Zurich):** In addition to the Guided upgrade tab, users can now resume ongoing upgrades via a "Resume upgrade" option for better upgrade continuity. * **Deprecated and Removed Features:** The "Ready your environment" step was removed from the pre-upgrade activities on production instances starting in Zurich, simplifying the pre-upgrade process. ## Activation and Availability Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default and is available through the ServiceNow Store. This ensures customers have immediate access to upgrade management capabilities without additional activation steps. ## Important Considerations * **Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks:** Completing essential tasks before, during, and after upgrades is crucial for smooth transitions on both production and sub-production instances. * **Upgrade Management Enhancements:** New and updated options in Upgrade Console and Guided upgrade simplify and streamline upgrade workflows. * **Application Compatibility and Troubleshooting:** Improved tools like bulk application updates, automatic version compatibility management, and direct ATF troubleshooting agent access support efficient upgrade maintenance and issue resolution. ## What to Expect By following the updated upgrade processes and leveraging the new features, ServiceNow customers can expect a more efficient, guided, and manageable upgrade experience from Yokohama to Brazil. The enhancements reduce manual efforts, improve visibility into application updates, and provide better troubleshooting support, ultimately minimizing upgrade risks and downtime. Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Console from Yokohama to Brazil. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Upgrade Console release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama to Brazil. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Upgrade Console to Brazil Before you upgrade to Brazil, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Brazil, new features were introduced for Upgrade Console. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Additional step in pre-upgrade activities](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You an now choose an upgrade plan in the Choose an upgrade plan step by either selecting an existing plan or by creating a new plan. This new step is applicable for both production and sub-production instances. [Enhanced functionalities in the Preview application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Experience the new functionalities within the Preview application upgrades step for a seamless upgrade experience on your instance. These new functionalities are applicable for both production and sub-production instances. [Enhanced capabilities in the Store application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Review the Store application upgrades step in the post-upgrade activities for updated information in the App updates and Upgrade store applications sections. You can also use the new Sync Now option to update the list of installed applications that were either added or upgraded outside the upgrade process. [Additional way to access Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now access Upgrade Console through the Admin menu by selecting Admin Home, and then selecting the Upgrade Console link. [Guided upgrade on sub-production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Upgrade your sub-production instance to facilitate a seamless and successful transition. This process is structured into three pivotal phases: Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks. [Guided upgrade on production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement-prod&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Elevate your upgrade experience within your production instance by meticulously completing each stage of the transition. This comprehensive process encompasses four crucial phases: Select upgrade, Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks, all designed for a successful upgrade experience. | | Australia | [Bulk application update console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um_bulk_app_update_desc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Review, select, and update multiple applications from a single console, reducing the effort of managing application updates individually. [App version compatibility support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Update the Now Assist suite to manage application version compatibility by automatically updating all related applications to compatible versions when you upgrade an application in the compatibility matrix. [ATF Troubleshooting agent access](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now troubleshoot failed tests by accessing the ATF troubleshooting agent from the Conduct post-testing step in the post-upgrade activities of a non-production instance. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Brazil, some changes were made to existing Upgrade Console features. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Coral theme : Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences. [Updated access to Guided upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Apart from the Guided upgrade tab option, you can also access Guided upgrade by selecting Resume upgrade if there is an ongoing upgrade in the instance. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Brazil, some Upgrade Console features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Brazil, some Upgrade Console features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Removed the Ready your environment step in the pre-upgrade activities on a production instance. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Upgrade Console. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Important: Upgrade Console is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Important: Upgrade Console is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Upgrade Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Enable a smooth upgrade experience on your production and sub-production instances by completing essential tasks before, during, and after the instance upgrade. * Access Upgrade Console and Guided upgrade by experiencing the new and updated options. See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Access the ATF troubleshooting agent directly from the Upgrade console. * Manage your application version compatibility by updating the Now Assist suite. See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ]