Dave C

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This firmware is for the DroidBOX iMXQpro Mini only. Do not attempt to use it on any other device. They are not for ANY other model, even if it has iMXQpro in the name, they will not work and could damage your machine. Do not flash these files if you do not know which device you have.


You will need a Male to Male USB cable, something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/HAVIT-Cable-Type-Male-Black/dp/B00UF8SEA0/


Download https://mega.nz/#!KDw2DSKC!1rH3C5UKGrAXyMUhFGrh3UDxBnI4GPghzI-CsIXdbvw. It will be one IMG file, that should not be clicked on to open or extract, we'll use it later. If you see an error message on your PC about the image being corrupt, please close the program, the file is needed for use on the DroidBOX, rather than the PC.


Next download https://mega.nz/#!uDRkXQKT!N1FnYO6TTpIzGTPaCyGQiEpNiTBhgNEtO2Y2_sYnu9E and open it. You will be asked if you want to install Amlogic's USB Burning tool - you do. Download https://mega.nz/#!bKAzjIYI!ScJ1xaXAC19FTdiqP6gqlZUeCHRwE1NOTJQ5lu9Zm1I and extract and install the drivers.


The first time you open it, click the second menu and select English.


Back in the USB Burning Tool program, click on the "File" menu and click "Import image". Navigate to your Downloads folder and select the IMG file that was downloaded from the first link.


You'll need to wait a moment whilst it analyzes the file. You should find it automatically ticks the "Erase Flash" and "Erase Bootloader" boxes for you. If "Overwrite Key" is ticked, please remove the tick.


Now click the "Start" button.


Disconnect all cables and peripherals from your iMXQpro Mini. Using a cocktail stick or similar, gently insert it into the reset hole on the bottom of the device, press and hold down the switch inside. Next connect the power cable to the device. Connect the USB cable to the left USB socket on the on the right side of the device next to the SD Card slot. Then connect it to your PC and let Windows automatically install the drivers it needs. You can now let go of the reset switch.


Afterwards, the software will begin flashing the firmware. If it shows a red error message; remove the USB cable from the device, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it. You may need to do this a few times. If after say 4 times, there may be a more serious error with the device, please contact DroidBOX support.


Once the process is complete and reported as successful, you can click the "Stop" button, and disconnect the USB cable. Reconnect the HDMI and power cable. The first time you boot the iMXQpro Mini , it will take a while longer than usual while it is completing the first time setup, this is normal. Once you can see the launcher's homescreen, please leave the device alone for 10 minutes whilst it re-installs the applications.


Applications continue to install in the background and if interrupted will not resume the next time you boot up.
 
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Gordon McCrae

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Is there any way to update the firmware using Linux instead of Windows? I don't actually own a Windows machine/license and would be loathe to have to buy one just to install the update. Alternatively, is there any way to update the firmware from SDcard or USB stick?