Software update MAG250/254/270

[Janka]

Software releases MAG250/254/270


Software versions of STB are released to STB basic models (250, 254, 270). Last releases location:

1. http://soft.infomir.com/<model>/release/<release>

http://soft.infomir.com/<model>/release/<release>

where:
<model> - mag250, mag254 or mag270
<release> - version of release.
Update from Embedded portal by HTTP


There are two options on how to update STB software from the manufacturer's web-server (by HTTP) using the commands of Embedded portal menus:

• Update from Settings menu;
• Update from System Settings menu.

When STB runs with the standard software image (Factory image), the software will be updated to the last stable version of the Factory image located on the manufacturer's server.
Update from Settings menu

• Open Settings menu of Embedded portal;
• Choose Software autoupdate;
• In the opened window choose Update manually (F2 on RC).
• In the opened Software autoupdate window,
  choose the list of New versions by pressing OK - The latest available version is on top of the list;
• Select the required software version;
• Choose Update (F1);
• Wait until STB will be updated. The status of the software update is displayed by the progress bar and comments. STB will be rebooted automatically after the update.

ExampleUpdate from System Settings menu

• Go to Settings ⇒ System settings (or press Setup, Services, or Set on the RC - depending on RC type);
• Open Sofware update.
• Set Update method = HTTP.
• Push Verify (ОК). If the test is successful you'll see information about the availability of new versions of the software.
• Push Update (F1) - to begin the update. The status of the software update is displayed by the progress bar and comments.
• At the end of software downloading STB will automatically reboot.

The following updating address is set in Factory image (<model> - basic model number : 250, 254, 270):

1. http://update.infomir.com/mag/<model>/imageupdate

Note! The string is available for editing via the virtual keyboard (brought up by KB key on RC) or USB keyboard.
Update with USB drive


STB software can be updated using USB-drive. The required software version should be pre-downloaded and written to the USB-drive.
USB-drive requirements

1. The USB drive must have a FAT32 file system format. If there are more than one partitions on the USB drive use the first one.
2. In case of an update from the Bootloader, if your STB has more than one USB socket, a rear socket is used for the upgrade.
3. Create directory mag<model> (<model> - basic model number: 250, 254 or 270) in a root directory of the USB-drive.

Update from System settings menu


Updating from the System Settings menu of the Embedded portal allows updating STB software to the factory image.
Note! File bootstrap is not used.

On PC (preparation the USB-drive)

• Download the imageupdate file from manufacture's server: http://update.infomir.com/mag/<model>/imageupdate. For example, for MAG254: http://update.infomir.com/mag/254/imageupdate
• Put the imageupdate file in the USB-drive directory mag<model>. For example, for MAG254:

On STB

1. Connect prepared USB-drive to STB socket.
2. Open System settings ⇒ Software update.
3. In the window Software update set Update method = USB. You can see two new strings:
   • Disk - name of USB-drive;
   • Path - Path to update file on the USB-drive.
4. Select Verify (OK) to make sure that the STB detects imageupdate file.
5. If the file has been detected and can be read you'll see Software Update window.
6. In Software Update window you can see descriptions of the software versions: the Current version (operating in STB) and New version (available on USB drive).
7. Find out whether you need for updating by comparing Current and New versions.
8. To reject the update click Cancel in Software Update window.
9. To begin updating click Update (F1) in Software Update window.
10. Wait until updating is complete. The status of the software update is displayed by the progress bar and comments.
11. After software loads, STB will automatically reboot.

Update from Bootloader menu


The Bootloader menu is launched by the user during STB boot. This type of update allows updating STB software to Public image.

Note! File bootstrap should be used. It is located in the STB release.

At PC (preparation of USB-drive)

• If you need to upgrade STB to factory image:
  • Download Bootstrap_<model> file from release of required STB model;
  • Bootstrap_<model> rename to Bootstrap;
  • Download imageupdate file from manufacture's server: http://update.infomir.com/mag/<model>/imageupdate
  • Put imageupdate and Bootstrap files in the directory mag<model>
• If you need to upgrade STB to public image:
  • Download imageupdate and Bootstrap_<model> files from release;
  • Bootstrap_<model> rename to Bootstrap;
  • Put imageupdate and Bootstrap files in the directory mag<model>.
  
  For example, for MAG254:

On STB

1. Connect prepared USB-drive to STB socket (if there are two USB-sockets - you must use the rear one).
2. Enter Bootloader menu;
3. Select Upgrade Tools, open by pressing Right on RC ;
4. Select USB Bootstrap and confirm with OK;
5. Wait for updating finish, STB will be rebooted.

Video example of update with USB-drive from Bootloader menuPossible problems when updating software using USB-drive


1. The STB does not start updating or does not detect folder or update files on USB-drive - USB-drive is not initialized ("Internal error" message, etc.):

• Recheck folder name, update files, file sources. The folder name and the imageupdate file must contain only small letters (lowercase). Folder and file names should not contain characters added: examples of the wrong name are mag_254, imageupdate (1), Bootstrap_254, and so on.
• If you are not sure about the source of update files (imageupdate and Bootstrap), re-download them.
• Check extension of the update files - set view mode of the folder with files "Show extension". Files should not have extensions (like txt, etc.).
• There may be a problem with the USB drive. Check the requirements for the USB-drive again: file system is FAT32, the first partition is used.
• If you update from the Bootloader menu - try another USB socket of STB.
• If you can not resolve the problem with USB-drive, please note the following:
  • if you have problems with starting files from USB (especially if you know that the USB drive was used as a boot disk or was handled by a utility like "Partition", etc.), format USB drive (file system should be used FAT-32) and repeat updating procedure;
  • it is recommended to use firmware (provided by drive manufacturer) formatting utilities;
  • it is recommended to use USB dongle of well-known brands (Transcend, Sandisk, Kingston, etc.).
• Try another USB drive.

2. When upgrading from Bootloader menu, STB starts bootstrap file, but does not start receiving the imageupdate file or downloading did not end successfully:

• Check the name of the imageupdate file. You may need to replace the imageupdate file and try the update again.
• Probably, problems with USB-drive - see item 1.

3.'Wrong signature', 'Unsupported architecture' - Probably, you use inappropriate image type.

• Make sure that the imageupdate file matches your STB model.
• If you are not sure about source of update files, re-download it, replace the file on the USB drive, and then try to update again.
• Make sure that the imageupdate file contains Public image. If needed replace the file on the USB drive, and then try to update again.