Support FAQ/Software Update, Restore to Factory Default
Software Update, Restore to Factory Default
What's the latest software release?
See Release notes for the very latest and a history of releases. We recommend users update to the latest stable release after consulting its release notes. That release is
- 13.2.11 || 2020-01-29
To upgrade, back up all critical files to a USB flash drive, and then use Olpc-update to update or the clean-install procedure. Read the Upgrading the XO summary explanation. Past releases include:
Software "Release 8.2.0" (Build 767) and Build 656 shipped on Give1Get1 laptops in November and December of 2008.
Software "Build 656" (Ship.2.2) shipped on most Give1Get1 laptops in March 2008.
Software "Build 653" (Ship.2.1) shipped on most Give1Get1 laptops in January and February of 2008.
Software "Build 650" (Ship.2) shipped on most Give1Get1 laptops in December 2007.
These software environments include the operating system and built-in Sugar Activities. Click above for summary release notes.
Current releases build off of newer Fedora remixes and are available for newer hardware such as the XO-1.5 and XO-1.75 laptops.
What software release am I running?
Please see How to check the OS and firmware versions. We encourage you to upgrade to the latest software here.
How can I restore my Give1Get1 XO to its factory configuration?
If you have "upgraded" the software on your laptop, try the recover process: power off your XO, press and hold the 'O' game pad key, then power-on. This should boot from an alternate "disk image" (the one shipped with the machine).
Second, for advanced users only—be prepared to lose all data—try the clean-install procedure to re-flash its entire "disk image" including its operating system.
If you see a "Bad hash at eblock #0" message while performing a clean install, this indicates the image on the USB flash drive is bad. Download the image again, or try a different USB device. Avoid certain brands of USB flash drives that still have a few compatibility kinks we're working on.
Third, also for advanced users only—be prepared to lose all data—consider installing the experimental "Sugar on a Stick" onto your XO-1.
How do I update/upgrade my laptop? Opt out?
Currently two methods for Upgrading the XO are available: online and offline.
To opt out of updates/upgrades to your XO, which may occur automatically over the Internet for critical fixes, please see the Update streams page.
(XO Software Release 8.2.0 Release Notes include concise instructions for October 2008's release, shipped to 2008 G1G1 supporters.)
After I upgrade my XO it says "Invalid System Date" and won't reboot
If you did a clean install and saw the error message "Invalid System Date" right before your XO was unsuccessful in rebooting, you have one of two options.
The first option is to continue to try to reboot, sometimes leaving the machine for a while before trying again. Sometimes the problem resolves itself and boots up just fine, like nothing was amiss.
The second option is to look over the Fix Clock wiki and read through the problem and repair options there. This is a fairly technical process, and hopefully the first option above fixes the issue.
If you continue to struggle with this problem, email support at HELP @ LAPTOP.ORG
Why do I see Build 653/656 on this page? What's the deal with Build 653/656?
Please refer to the section -- After working properly for a while, activities won't load.
How do I recover from a "Disk Full" error?
There are some situations—such as recovering from the "Disk Full" error—that may require you to reflash your XO laptop.
How do I run unofficial/unsigned builds & firmware?
For advanced users/developers only. You will need to download a "developer key". Please follow the process outlined at Activation and Developer Keys.
Where do I get Support for Fedora?
While Fedora is not supported by OLPC, outside of our Sugar learning environment, here are some great resources to check out including forums and irc-based Live Chat:
http://fedorafaq.org
http://fedoraforum.org
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate
Fedora is not an OLPC product, however if you'd like to purchase a Fedora 10 SD Card for your XO Laptop, please see: