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XO laptops can be manually updated while connected to the [[#Online|Internet]], or [[#Offline|Standalone offline]]. |
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== General case == |
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'''The release notes for recent OLPC OS releases include appropriate upgrading instructions.''' Choose the release you want to upgrade to from the [[Releases]] page and view its release notes, or follow the links in the ''Software'' box on the right to the latest XO version, and follow the instructions. |
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A more general overview of the upgrading options is presented below. |
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=== Online === |
=== Online === |
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The XO can be updated with an active internet connection using the [[olpc-update]] command. |
The XO can be updated with an active internet connection using the [[olpc-update]] command. This does not wipe everything from the XO. |
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=== Offline === |
=== Offline === |
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The XO can be updated by installing a fresh release from SD card, or USB drive. This wipes everything from the XO. |
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The XO can be upgraded offline with a USB device for either a [[olpc-update#Simple Offline Upgrade|Simple Offline Upgrade with olpc-update]] or a full [[Clean Install]]. |
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See the [[Releases]] page, choose a release to install, then read the Installation section of the release notes. |
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=== Revert === |
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=== Wireless Broadcast === |
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You can revert back to the previous version if an update goes wrong if you use the olpc-update method, using the Circle booting procedure on the [[Cheat codes]] page. Advanced users will also be able to explicitly opt out in advance of all updates. |
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For bulk updates or cloning, XOs may use a wireless broadcast, see [[Nandblaster]]. |
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=== School |
=== School server === |
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In school situations, the teacher or administrator would be able to control the update process, perhaps so that updates don't happen until the end of a semester (This functionality is implemented, but the school server tools to actually administer groups of laptops aren't yet ready in early 2008, check [[School server]] for more). |
In school situations, the teacher or administrator would be able to control the update process, perhaps so that updates don't happen until the end of a semester (This functionality is implemented, but the school server tools to actually administer groups of laptops aren't yet ready in early 2008, check [[School server]] for more). |
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=== Firmware === |
=== Firmware === |
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The OS |
The OS images include current firmware, so if you upgrade your XO it will also update its firmware if necessary. |
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If you'd like to upgrade the firmware separately, see [[Upgrading |
If you'd like to upgrade the firmware separately, see [[Upgrading firmware]]. |
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=== Opting |
=== Opting out of automatic upgrades === |
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For instructions on opting out of the automatic upgrades to your XO's build/firmware, please see the [[Update streams]] page. |
For instructions on opting out of the automatic upgrades to your XO's build/firmware, please see the [[Update streams]] page. |
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General case
The release notes for recent OLPC OS releases include appropriate upgrading instructions. Choose the release you want to upgrade to from the Releases page and view its release notes, or follow the links in the Software box on the right to the latest XO version, and follow the instructions.
Overview of upgrading options
A more general overview of the upgrading options is presented below.
Online
The XO can be updated with an active internet connection using the olpc-update command. This does not wipe everything from the XO.
Offline
The XO can be updated by installing a fresh release from SD card, or USB drive. This wipes everything from the XO.
See the Releases page, choose a release to install, then read the Installation section of the release notes.
Wireless Broadcast
For bulk updates or cloning, XOs may use a wireless broadcast, see Nandblaster.
School server
In school situations, the teacher or administrator would be able to control the update process, perhaps so that updates don't happen until the end of a semester (This functionality is implemented, but the school server tools to actually administer groups of laptops aren't yet ready in early 2008, check School server for more).
Firmware
The OS images include current firmware, so if you upgrade your XO it will also update its firmware if necessary. If you'd like to upgrade the firmware separately, see Upgrading firmware.
Opting out of automatic upgrades
For instructions on opting out of the automatic upgrades to your XO's build/firmware, please see the Update streams page.