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Old 11-26-2018, 09:58 PM   #31
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So what changes does this version of firmware introduce?
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Old 11-26-2018, 09:58 PM   #32
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So what changes does this version of firmware introduced?
Apparently, none!
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Old 11-26-2018, 10:00 PM   #33
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The comment on the release was that it was to fix an intermittent freeze issue. I would suspect this was a change in the hardware code which might explain why the rest of the code showed little if any change. We'd have to look at the upgrade directory to see any changes.
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Old 11-26-2018, 10:01 PM   #34
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The comment on the release was that it was to fix an intermittent freeze issue. I would suspect this was a change in the hardware code which might explain why the rest of the code showed little if any change.
OK. That would be why the kernel image (zImage-E80K00 only) differs slightly. I was actually just looking at that.

I'll release the patches now that I have an explanation.
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Old 11-26-2018, 10:12 PM   #35
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One of the files in the upgrade dir changed, upgrade/mx6sll-ntx/zImage-E80K00, but I've no idea whether there's anything significant about that.

I had already noticed that that the extract file of all nickel CSS streams was identical to the one from fw 4.11.11982. So I tried kobopatch for 4.11.12019 with all my patches from 4.11.11982 enabled. I was surprised when it all ran perfectly first time - even GeoffR's tricky 'My 24 line spacing values'.

I must add that I haven't actually installed this firmware on any device yet. I was waiting for more info.
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Old 11-26-2018, 10:16 PM   #36
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I have released the patches.

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One of the files in the upgrade dir changed, upgrade/mx6sll-ntx/zImage-E80K00, but I've no idea whether there's anything significant about that.

I had already noticed that that the extract file of all nickel CSS streams was identical to the one from fw 4.11.11982. So I tried kobopatch for 4.11.12019 with all my patches from 4.11.11982 enabled. I was surprised when it all ran perfectly first time - even GeoffR's tricky 'My 24 line spacing values'.

I must add that I haven't actually installed this firmware on any device yet. I was waiting for more info.
zImage is the kernel image. See DNSB's post. As for everything being the same, I was suprised too (see my post above). Note that the revinfo hash is the same too. I've installed this firmware on my Aura ed2v1, and it works fine.
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Old 11-26-2018, 10:26 PM   #37
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I have released the patches.


zImage is the kernel image. See DNSB's post. As for everything being the same, I was suprised too (see my post above). Note that the revinfo hash is the same too. I've installed this firmware on my Aura ed2v1, and it works fine.
That's quick.
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Old 11-26-2018, 11:41 PM   #38
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I've installed this firmware on my Aura ed2v1, and it works fine.
Looking through the changelog, the focus on Forma buttons is clear. Is there any gain to installing it on an H2O2 running 4.11.11982?
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Old 11-26-2018, 11:57 PM   #39
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Looking through the changelog, the focus on Forma buttons is clear. Is there any gain to installing it on an H2O2 running 4.11.11982?
Probably not since the only changes found are in a hardware specific file which would only be used on a Forma.

I tested the patching but will not update my Clara HD.
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Old 11-27-2018, 12:28 AM   #40
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Looking through the changelog, the focus on Forma buttons is clear. Is there any gain to installing it on an H2O2 running 4.11.11982?
Everything relevant to the H2O2 is exactly the same except for the version number. The only gain to updating is a version number. Personally, I keep up to date as much as possible, but it's up to you.
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Old 11-27-2018, 12:57 AM   #41
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DNSB, geek1011 - thank you both. I think I'll indulge my natural sloth and not bother with this one
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Old 11-27-2018, 05:57 AM   #42
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Well, I will "bother" to update my Forma (not the others of course). I'm annoyed by the freezing, which happened again yesterday. Just waiting for a few people to confirm no problem.
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Old 11-27-2018, 09:29 AM   #43
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I had no issues so far but I also never had the freezing issue this fixes
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Old 11-27-2018, 06:05 PM   #44
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Well, I will "bother" to update my Forma (not the others of course). I'm annoyed by the freezing, which happened again yesterday. Just waiting for a few people to confirm no problem.
The only fix in this firmware is for some freezing. If you are seeing freezes with your current firmware, then you should update.

If you want to be cautious, connect to the PC and copy everything from the visible partition. That way, if the worst happens and you need to do a factory reset, just copy that back after setting the device up again.
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