Upgrade G1G1 using autoreinstallation method

Bert Freudenberg bert at freudenbergs.de
Thu Jun 12 05:28:00 EDT 2008


On 12.06.2008, at 05:53, David Leeming wrote:

> How can I upgrade G1G1 XO-1s using the auto-reinstallation method  
> with a flash drive? We have 100 to update here in PNG and it is  
> impossible to use olpc-update as the connectivity is so poor. We  
> have a flash drive with the new image 703 on it, and I successfully  
> updated a B4. But when I try a G1G1 laptop, even with pressing the  
> game keys it just boots normally without updating. I know I have  
> some gaps in my knowledge regarding the keys and security for the  
> G1G1 laptops, but unfortunately I need a quick answer. Much  
> appreciate any help.

Make sure it is the signed build (called "703" not "update.1-703"),  
and remember you need an activity pack, too. See here:

	http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Secure_Upgrade

- Bert -





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