[Server-devel] [support-gang] Attempting to upgrade XO 1.5 firmware. Says "activation lease not found"

[Adam Holt]

Yes, I've many links to Quozl's work.

But let's not also forget Wad Inc's comprehensive work here :)

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



On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 10:56 PM, David Farning <
dfarning at activitycentral.com> wrote:

> WOW that is the best... and most concise list I have ever seen for
> bring a XO back to life. Congrats
>
> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 9:49 PM, James Cameron <quozl at laptop.org> wrote:
> > Indeed.  Here's my checklist for bringing an old XO back to life:
> >
> > 1.  charge the battery,
> >
> > 2.  upgrade the firmware,
> >     http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Upgrading_firmware
> >
> > 3.  disable security,
> >     http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Collection_stick
> >     http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Developer_key
> >
> > 4.  run the diagnostics,
> >     ok menu
> >
> > 4.  set the clock,
> >     http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Fix_Clock
> >
> > 5.  install the operating system,
> >     http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Release_notes
> >
> > 6.  clean the keyboard, touchpad, and display,
> >
> > 7.  tighten the screws, check the battery latch,
> >
> > 8.  test the wireless antenna,
> >     http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Antenna_testing
> >
> > Placed on the Wiki:
> > http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Reuse_checklist
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 07:29:07PM -0700, Nancie Severs wrote:
> >> Hi Kevin, Richard, James and all,
> >>
> >> You have probably solved this firmware problem already. But for future
> >> reference I have a suggestion.
> >>
> >> When reflashing to one of the newer builds; i.e., 12.1.0 or newer, be
> sure to
> >> use a fully charged battery and a plugged in power adapter when
> reflashing. The
> >> new builds will upgrade the firmware automatically if the battery is
> fully
> >> charged. If it is not, during the end of the reflash process it will say
> >> something like "cannot get new firmware" continuing to update with old
> >> firmware. If you are not watching the screen you might not see this.
> >>
> >> And, I always check the system date and reset it (from the root
> terminal per
> >> instructions on the Fix ClockWiki page) before reflashing. That has
> solved the
> >> "stuck on the grey dots" problem.
> >>
> >> Best,
> >> Nancie
> >> Nancie Severs
> >> OLPC Support Volunteer
> >>
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> >> From: James Cameron <quozl at laptop.org>
> >> To: "Community Support Volunteers -- who help respond to "help AT
> laptop.org""
> >> <support-gang at lists.laptop.org>
> >> Cc: XS Devel <Server-devel at lists.laptop.org>; Support Gangsters
> >> <support-gang at laptop.org>
> >> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 7:40 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [support-gang] Attempting to upgrade XO 1.5 firmware. Says
> >> "activation lease not found"
> >>
> >> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 10:58:45AM -0400, Kevin Cole wrote:
> >> > Unfixable bug: I'm an idiot, sometimes.
> >>
> >> Nah, we're working on it.  ;-)
> >>
> >> > I don't know if it's typical, but I often find that the USB port on
> >> > the left side of the screen doesn't seem to work as nicely as the ones
> >> > on the right.
> >> > [...]
> >> > This time less, rushed than yesterday, and armed with suggestions from
> >> > the list, I tried the same USB thumb drive on the one of the USB ports
> >> > on the right, and voila: away it went on its reflashing.
> >>
> >> There _was_ a problem with older firmware, now fixed, which combined
> >> with certain USB flash drives (with embedded hubs), would cause them
> >> not to work in _one_ port on XO-1 or XO-1.5.
> >>
> >> Having reflashed to 13.2.0 with external power supplied, that problem
> >> should have gone.
> >>
> >> If not, you may have a damaged USB flash drive or port.
> >>
> >> --
> >> James Cameron
> >> http://quozl.linux.org.au/
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> >>
> >>
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> >
> > --
> > James Cameron
> > http://quozl.linux.org.au/
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