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A ''USB update'' means to use a [[USB drive]] to update an OLPC XO laptop. |
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The concept is broad: |
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* using a USB drive to ''install'' a release, which erases all existing data on the XO, |
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* using a USB drive to ''update'' or ''upgrade'' from an old release to a new release, which preserves most of the existing data on the XO, |
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* using a USB drive to ''reflash'' firmare, and; |
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* using a USB drive to add activities, |
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== Install a Release == |
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Read the installation section of the release notes of the [[releases|latest stable release]], or see the very old [[USB update to 8.2|USB install of 8.2]]. |
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== Update or Upgrade to a Release == |
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Read the update section of the release notes of the [[releases|latest stable release]], or see the [[Olpc-update#Simple_offline_update|generic instructions]]. |
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== Reflashing Firmware == |
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See [[Upgrading firmware]]. |
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== Activities == |
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Prepare the USB drive with a set of activities, insert the USB drive into the XO, open the Journal, select the USB drive icon, then click on each activity. |
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See also [[Customization stick]]. |
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Revision as of 00:36, 8 December 2011
A USB update means to use a USB drive to update an OLPC XO laptop.
The concept is broad:
- using a USB drive to install a release, which erases all existing data on the XO,
- using a USB drive to update or upgrade from an old release to a new release, which preserves most of the existing data on the XO,
- using a USB drive to reflash firmare, and;
- using a USB drive to add activities,
Install a Release
Read the installation section of the release notes of the latest stable release, or see the very old USB install of 8.2.
Update or Upgrade to a Release
Read the update section of the release notes of the latest stable release, or see the generic instructions.
Reflashing Firmware
See Upgrading firmware.
Activities
Prepare the USB drive with a set of activities, insert the USB drive into the XO, open the Journal, select the USB drive icon, then click on each activity.
See also Customization stick.