Last Update: 2024-03-13
The following guide or recipe requires shell access to your FydeOS installation, therefore is assumed to be enabled. If altering system file is required, you will also need to .
This guide provides detailed instructions on how to manually update the openFyde operating system without losing existing data. It is applicable for version r114
and later.
To begin, you'll need to download the latest payload.bin
file, the essential update package for openFyde.
Example for Raspberry Pi 5:
payload.bin
file tailored to your device.Follow these instructions to update your system:
Initiating the Crosh Terminal:
Control + Alt + T
to launch the Crosh terminal.Accessing the Bash Shell:
shell
and press Enter.Gaining Administrative Access:
sudo -i
and press Enter to obtain administrative rights.Locating the Downloads Directory:
cd ~chronos/Downloads
to move to the directory where payload.bin
is stored.Running the Update Script:
openfyde-updater.sh payload.bin
It is crucial to keep your device plugged into a power source during the entire update process to prevent any system damage due to power loss.