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This page explains the various processes for upgrading the XO. There are a number of reasons a user might want to upgrade or reinstall the [[Sugar|XO's software]]:
This page explains the various processes for upgrading the XO. There are a number of reasons a user might want to upgrade or reinstall the [[Sugar|XO's software]]:


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| colspan="2" style="background:yellow" | '''General Users:'''
| colspan="2" style="background:yellow" | '''General Users:'''
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| width = 20% |'''New Version''' || You want to update to the [[latest stable release]], either for new features or bug fixes.
| width = 20% |'''[[#OLPC-Update|New Version]]''' || You want to update to the [[latest stable release]], either for new features or bug fixes.
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| width = 20% |'''Broken''' || You want to repair broken software--for some reason your software is broken and you need to reinstall.
| width = 20% |'''[[#Updating with a USB Key|Broken]]''' || You want to repair broken software by reinstalling.
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| colspan="2" style="background:yellow" | '''Contributors:'''
| colspan="2" style="background:yellow" | '''Contributors:'''
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| width = 20% |'''Testing''' || You want to assist with testing the latest [[unsigned release]].
| width = 20% |'''[[Friends in Testing|Testing]]''' || You want to assist with testing the latest [[unsigned update|unsigned release]].
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| width = 20% |'''Development''' || You want to assist with developing on the latest unsigned release.
| width = 20% |'''[[Clean-install|Development]]''' || You want to assist with developing on the latest unsigned release.
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==Methods of Updating==
==Methods of Updating==
===Basic Updating===
===Basic Updating===
====OLPC-Update====
*If you have access to an internet connection on your XO, the fastest way to upgrade is by using [[OLPC-update]] from the command line. This will only download the differences between your current version and the version you specify, and preserves all of your data. It assumes that you know the signed build number/name (available [here]), and if the install fails allows access to the "O" key reversion.
The fastest and safest way to upgrade your XO is by using the command <tt>[[OLPC-update]]</tt>. This will only download the differences between your current version and the version you specify, and preserves all of your [[Journal|files (journal)]] and [[activities]]. If decide you want to go back to your original build, you can do so by rebooting while holding the "O" gamepad-button.
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*If you do not have access to an internet connection, or if your current install is broken, you will need to use a [[Signed update|USB key]] to reinstall. '''WARNING: This method will delete your data.''' This method requires that you download a signed build, have access to a USB key, and have access to a second computer on which you can make the download.

:'''For this method you need:'''
:* to be connected to the internet
:* to know the version number you want to install

====Updating with a USB Key====
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If your current install is broken, or you do not have access to an internet connection on your XO you will need to use a [[Signed update|USB key]] to reinstall. <font color="red">'''WARNING: This method will delete your data.'''</font> This method requires that you download a signed build, have access to a USB key, and have access to a second computer on which you can make the download.



===Advanced Updating===

Latest revision as of 21:50, 3 October 2008

Updating

Basic Updating
Auto-updater
USB key update
Command line update

Advanced Updating
Unsigned update
Developer keys
For : testers
For : developers


This page explains the various processes for upgrading the XO. There are a number of reasons a user might want to upgrade or reinstall the XO's software:

General Users:
New Version You want to update to the latest stable release, either for new features or bug fixes.
Broken You want to repair broken software by reinstalling.
Contributors:
Testing You want to assist with testing the latest unsigned release.
Development You want to assist with developing on the latest unsigned release.


Methods of Updating

Basic Updating

OLPC-Update

The fastest and safest way to upgrade your XO is by using the command OLPC-update. This will only download the differences between your current version and the version you specify, and preserves all of your files (journal) and activities. If decide you want to go back to your original build, you can do so by rebooting while holding the "O" gamepad-button.

For this method you need:
  • to be connected to the internet
  • to know the version number you want to install

Updating with a USB Key

If your current install is broken, or you do not have access to an internet connection on your XO you will need to use a USB key to reinstall. WARNING: This method will delete your data. This method requires that you download a signed build, have access to a USB key, and have access to a second computer on which you can make the download.


Advanced Updating

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