Firmware Upgrade
A firmware upgrade can be performed simply over USB without opening the FunKey S console.
Get the latest "FunKey-rootfs-x.y.z.fwu" firmware update file directly from here or from the bottom of the latest release page in the "assets" section:
https://github.com/DrUm78/FunKey-OS/releases/latest
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Connect the FunKey S to your computer using the provided micro USB cable, then open it to turn it on | |
At the launcher's main screen (example here with RetroFE), press the key | |
Press the or keys until you see "MOUNT USB" | |
Press the key twice to confirm | |
"EJECT USB" is now displayed instead, now go to your host computer and open a File Explorer window | |
You should see the FunKey S appear as an USB drive on your computer in the File Explorer (example here with Windows 10) | |
Drag & drop the ***FunKey-rootfs-x.y.z.fwu file you just downloaded at the root of this USB drive on your computer | |
Eject cleanly the USB drive from your computer | |
Back on the FunKey S, at the "EJECT USB" menu entry, press the key twice to confirm | |
The FunKey S will then reboot and perform the upgrade |