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Color Control GX Manual
6. GX - How to update firmware
Copyright © rev 00 05/2021
6.1. Changelog
The change log is available in
Victron
Professional, under Firmware, Venus OS.
6.2. Updating from version 1.x to 2
Running firmware version v1.74 or earlier? An upgrade is needed. Follow the
upgrade procedure to
v2.
Otherwise follow instructions below.
6.3. Via internet or with microSD-card/USB-stick
There are two ways to update the firmware:
1. Update it via the internet, either manually or let it check for new updates every day
2. Update it from a microSD-card or USB-stick
6.4. Direct download from the internet
Direct download from the internet
To update from the internet, navigate to: Settings→ Firmware→Online updates.
On GX devices without a display (ie. a Venus GX or Cerbo GX without GX Touch), use
Remote Console to get to below
menus.
6.5. MicroSD-card or USB-stick
Updating with a microSD-card or USB-stick is called 'Offline updating'. Use it when updating a device that is not connected to the
internet.
Step 1. Download
Get the latest swu file:
Note that the same files, and the change log, is available on
Victron
Professional. That also features a dropbox connection, so
you can always have the latest file available on your laptop.
Step 2. Install on a microSD card or usb stick
Store the file in the root folder of a USB-stick or microSD-card.
Step 3. Insert the device
Note that you will see a warning "Not using media for storing logs". That warning can safely be ignored.
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