How to update firmware?

sracimir

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Hello,

I have purchased a Minix NEO T5 box 2 months ago and it is with firmware version 9.3.15. On some threads I saw that there is version 9.3.16.

However the UPDATE&BACKUP app just closes if I choose online update. Also the standard system update says I have the latest firmware.

Could you, please, advise which really is the latest firmware?
If there is a newer firmware version, please, advise how to upgrade.
If it is 9.3.15, please, advise if you have abandoned this product, because a security patch from 2019 on a certified box is ridiculous.

Cheers!
 
Hello,

I have purchased a Minix NEO T5 box 2 months ago and it is with firmware version 9.3.15. On some threads I saw that there is version 9.3.16.

However the UPDATE&BACKUP app just closes if I choose online update. Also the standard system update says I have the latest firmware.

Could you, please, advise which really is the latest firmware?
If there is a newer firmware version, please, advise how to upgrade.
If it is 9.3.15, please, advise if you have abandoned this product, because a security patch from 2019 on a certified box is ridiculous.

Cheers!
unsure as to why you cant update over the air , but see here on how to update to 9.3.16 >> https://theminixforum.com/index.php...n-9-3-2-is-not-updated-by-ota.2647/post-20095

Sadly there are key issues that still need attention on the T5 but Minix do not seem to be doing anything about it.:(:mad:
 
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Hello,

I have purchased a Minix NEO T5 box 2 months ago and it is with firmware version 9.3.15. On some threads I saw that there is version 9.3.16.

However the UPDATE&BACKUP app just closes if I choose online update. Also the standard system update says I have the latest firmware.

Could you, please, advise which really is the latest firmware?
If there is a newer firmware version, please, advise how to upgrade.
If it is 9.3.15, please, advise if you have abandoned this product, because a security patch from 2019 on a certified box is ridiculous.

Cheers!

Sometimes the T5 can take an awfully long time just to detect a new update & an update dialog box will eventually just randomly pop up on your screen out of nowhere. (Whether this has something to do with Google too, who knows? But it can take time in zome cases!!)

Constantly mashing the "update manually" button also has no effect either as that will keep echoing tbat the system is up to date regardless, you just have to wait for it to sort itself out.

If you're using a VPN & Wifi, try disabling the VPN while the device is idling too.

If your T5 is currently set to auto sleep/shutdown simply disable it for the time being as well so the device remains on, & constantly connected to the internet for the time being.

Additionally, try to essentially use the T5 with something like Youtube or another online app every couple of hours or so as that can often help to trigger whatever slows the initial update handshake down too.

Some users have reported waiting a few days for updates to eventually trigger. (Who knows why but a little patience may be required ;).)
 
To add to @ArcticWolf suggestions, if you're using an ad blocker like blokada or adguard, disable it before checking for an OTA update.

On my unit, I have to disable blokada for the OTA updates to be found.
 
Thanks @pusb87 , @ArcticWolf and @MooseJaw !

Finally I updated manually to 9.3.16 a few months back.

But now I have again the same question.

Which is the latest firmware?

I am leaving the device on for days without any ad blocker or VPN enabled (tried both on wifi and lan cable), but I am still stuck at 9.3.16. The search through the backup app and the check for updates is not returning a result.

Is there a newer version? Is there a link to it so I can update to a newer security patch?

Cheers!
 
As per Minix CEO, yes there will be but that is all the information we have for now so please do not ask when it will be released, we are just as much in the dark as you are.
IC shortage is happening worldwide and I think the development is working more difficult than before. We may need to be patient on the new model like even with the major big brand.
 
@Marty , is there a new firmware? It has been 2 and a half months since your last reply.
Or at least, is there more clarity on the matter?

Cheers!
 
Hi, I've set up a T5 with CoreElec, works great! But it's running on 9.3.15 after update OTA. Do I need to update to 9.3.16? What are the improvements over 9.3.15?
 
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