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Core Version Confusion

NoXLar - DemoSceneLover

Posts 63
17 Oct 2021 01:32

just started to use my new V4S and wanted to update it to the newest version core/os  (im vampire noob right now so go easy with me)
 
  so my knowledge is limited, and need some answered to fix confusion.
 
  the core is really in a way equivalent kickstart/bios/Rom?
  so to update the system i need core and separate OS updates right?
 
  so if i got it right so far, i went and downloaded latest core, but here starts the confusion
 
  on your main Apollo page you have this one
  EXTERNAL LINK  RELEASE7_2.JIC 8MB (2021/08/22)
 
  but when searching for a guide on google i found this:
  https://wiki.apollo-accelerators.com/doku.php/vampire:vsa-v4:updates
  8148 RELEASE7 2021-08-18 JIC (AROS)
 
  but, i picked the first one  UPDATE7_2.exe 8MB (2021/08/22)
  copied it on 32gb microsd and run it.  because i need to do some big changes to get internet using cable, so this the sd card thing instead.
 
  the thing is, when visiting early startup when resetting it shows Release 7 2021-07-28  and this is where i don't understand, why is not the one i installed showing correct date from all the others.
 
  i searches everywhere on google and workbench if there where another way getting version number showing so i could compare and pick correctly.
  only info you get from early startup is release 7. and a strange date.
 
  please, don't take my question the wrong way, you all are great nerds and just seeking guidness on my path to new knowledge:)) probably just me who is stupid lol
 
  nox


Gunnar von Boehn
(Apollo Team Member)
Posts 6214
17 Oct 2021 10:24

noXLar -  DemoSceneLover wrote:

just started to use my new V4S and wanted to update it to the newest version core

Hi Nox.

The latest Core update (7.3) is out.
Please check our download page for it!

Cheers
Gunnar


NoXLar - DemoSceneLover

Posts 63
17 Oct 2021 13:59

wow, that was fast:) 

Anyway, i didn't really had any problem,  its just want to be sure how you guys organize everything.  So i don't brick it. i tend to follow install guides exactly as it says in the manual, any miss match from guide to real thing makes me confused:)

Well, it survived first round of core update, means i do it right..  will try this new 7.3:)

nox

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