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      How to Online Update ForgeOS

      Online updating allows you to update ForgeOS without having to download the new version to a USB flash drive first.

      First connect your system to internet by following this guide: https://portal.ready-robotics.com/knowledge/how-to-connect-to-internet

       

      In the Settings app, select System Update.

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      In the Update from Online Server tab, select the update. The update file(s) on the USB drive appear in a list under ​Available Versions.

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      Available online updates are based on the system's current version. They include:

      • Most recent version of Forge/OS.

      • Most recent minor version of the system major version.

      • Most recent patch of the system version.

      For example, if the system version is 5.3.0 and the latest version is 6.1.1, the options will be something like this:

      • 6.1.1 (latest version of Forge/OS)

      • 5.6.2 (last version in 5.x)

      • 5.3.3 (last version in 5.3.x)

       

      Wait 25 minutes for the update to finish. 

       

      When the update finishes downloading, tap RESTART NOW. Otherwise, close out of the pop-up for now and then later tap the power icon in the top-right corner of any of the Settings screens.

      The update won't be applied until you restart ForgeOS.

       

      When ForgeOS boots back up, sign in to the Admin profile.

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      Open the Settings app, then select System Information. Confirm that the ForgeOS Version and Pendant Version are up to date. 

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      Some robot brands (such as the ones listed below) require you to update robot driver files each time you update ForgeOS:

      • ABB
      • EPSON
      • FANUC
      • Staubli
      • Yaskawa

      If you don't update the robot controller with the new robot driver files, the robot might not behave as expected. Follow our "How to Update" Knowledge Base guide that corresponds to your robot brand.