T68 Lynx update - October 22

downeaster59 · 11-05-2014, 08:17 PM

In case you haven't found it yet, the Lynx has a new update. It's supposed to improve TTS and touchscreen accuracy, among other things. Has anyone tried it yet? Any improvements?

downeaster59 · 11-05-2014, 09:18 PM

Out of curiosity, I tried to install the update by using the "cloud" method - downloading it direct from the internet to my device. My T68 recognized the update and began the installation process. But when the process was complete and my device rebooted that one last time, it went to a dark screen with "Android" on it - and then froze. I tried turning it off and turning it on again. It goes to that same Android screen and freezes. Not sure what to do next. I could reset the device if needed.

dnastase · 11-05-2014, 10:45 PM

Bummer, it sounds like the upgrade has an issue.

Did you have the Lynx firmware before or the Booxtor one ?
Is it a Lynx or Booxtor device ?

The only thing I can think of is to apply the Booxtor firmware by using the method described there (w/ the mfgtool and stuff).

downeaster59 · 11-06-2014, 06:07 AM

I have a Lynx device with the Lynx firmware. Yes, I'm thinking of trying the mfgtool to download the Booxtor firmware. Nothing to lose at this point!

downeaster59 · 11-06-2014, 08:09 AM

Okay, I've used the mfgtool, and my T68 is back. All is working again. I'll have to reinstall what I want, but that's okay.

shalym · 11-06-2014, 09:42 AM

I've tried to do it over the network twice, and both times I got a message of "Signature verification failed. Installation aborted" After the first time, I went into the filesystem and deleted the update.zip file, but even when I let it go through and download the file again it still failed with the same error. Is there a place where I can download it to my PC and sideload it onto the device?

Edit to add: I found the link to download the update file manually: https://onyx-boox.com/support/firmware-android/. Crossing fingers that this works.

Edit again: No joy. I tried sideloading to the sd card, and to the main device storage. Neither one worked.

Shari

downeaster59 · 11-06-2014, 11:12 AM

There has to be a problem with the update.zip. You may need to email Arta Tech at onyx-boox.com and get in touch with support.

Purple Lady · 11-06-2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalym

I've tried to do it over the network twice, and both times I got a message of "Signature verification failed. Installation aborted" After the first time, I went into the filesystem and deleted the update.zip file, but even when I let it go through and download the file again it still failed with the same error. Is there a place where I can download it to my PC and sideload it onto the device?

Edit to add: I found the link to download the update file manually: https://onyx-boox.com/support/firmware-android/. Crossing fingers that this works.

Edit again: No joy. I tried sideloading to the sd card, and to the main device storage. Neither one worked.

Shari

Try removing your sd card and rebooting before updating. The T68 seems to have problems with sd cards.

shalym · 11-06-2014, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Try removing your sd card and rebooting before updating. The T68 seems to have problems with sd cards.

Thank you SO much!! that worked!

Shari

dnastase · 11-06-2014, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalym

Thank you SO much!! that worked!

Shari

Do you notice anything fixed/improved ?

shalym · 11-06-2014, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnastase

Do you notice anything fixed/improved ?

I haven't had a ton of time to play with it today, but the first thing I noticed was that I was required to log in to choose a language, and then log in to something called "midiapolis drive". I tried to go past the log in, and couldn't find a way to do it. I did a google search, and found a reference to it on the Onyx site at https://onyx-boox.com/shop/onyx-boox...le-play-store/ From there I went to https://drive.midiapolis.com/ and created an account. I was able to log in and move on to the regular UI after that. It did seem that the touch sensitivity went a little backwards when I was trying to type in my login info, but I could have been imagining it. Hopefully I'll have time to mess with it more tomorrow.

Shari

dnastase · 11-06-2014, 10:12 PM

hmm, strange, "midiapolis drive". Is that the official Lynx firmware ?

shalym · 11-07-2014, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnastase

hmm, strange, "midiapolis drive". Is that the official Lynx firmware ?

It looks like an add-on...some kind of dropbox wannabe. I wasn't too thrilled that I HAD to sign up for it in order to use my device. Maybe someone else will be able to find a way to get around that? One of the first things I'm going to try to do today is remove that app, and see if it's possible.

Shari

ArtaTechPoland · 11-07-2014, 09:32 AM

Hello,

You can Skip logging in to Midiapolis Drive by click Next.

shalym · 11-07-2014, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtaTechPoland

Hello,

You can Skip logging in to Midiapolis Drive by click Next.

I tried that, and I got a message saying that the login was incorrect.

Shari

11-05-2014, 08:17 PM	#1
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	T68 Lynx update - October 22 In case you haven't found it yet, the Lynx has a new update. It's supposed to improve TTS and touchscreen accuracy, among other things. Has anyone tried it yet? Any improvements?

11-06-2014, 09:42 AM	#6
shalym Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 52740263 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Device: PW 1, 2, 3, Voyage, Oasis 2 & 3, Fires, Aura HD, iPad	I've tried to do it over the network twice, and both times I got a message of "Signature verification failed. Installation aborted" After the first time, I went into the filesystem and deleted the update.zip file, but even when I let it go through and download the file again it still failed with the same error. Is there a place where I can download it to my PC and sideload it onto the device? Edit to add: I found the link to download the update file manually: https://onyx-boox.com/support/firmware-android/. Crossing fingers that this works. Edit again: No joy. I tried sideloading to the sd card, and to the main device storage. Neither one worked. Shari Last edited by shalym; 11-06-2014 at 10:50 AM.

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11-05-2014, 09:18 PM	#2
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	Out of curiosity, I tried to install the update by using the "cloud" method - downloading it direct from the internet to my device. My T68 recognized the update and began the installation process. But when the process was complete and my device rebooted that one last time, it went to a dark screen with "Android" on it - and then froze. I tried turning it off and turning it on again. It goes to that same Android screen and freezes. Not sure what to do next. I could reset the device if needed.

11-05-2014, 10:45 PM	#3
dnastase Addict Posts: 256 Karma: 432 Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York, NY Device: NG,NSTG,NST,AuraHD,OnyxT68,Lynx, BoyueT62,NGP,Aura1,Oasis,Mars	Bummer, it sounds like the upgrade has an issue. Did you have the Lynx firmware before or the Booxtor one ? Is it a Lynx or Booxtor device ? The only thing I can think of is to apply the Booxtor firmware by using the method described there (w/ the mfgtool and stuff).

11-06-2014, 06:07 AM	#4
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	I have a Lynx device with the Lynx firmware. Yes, I'm thinking of trying the mfgtool to download the Booxtor firmware. Nothing to lose at this point!

11-06-2014, 08:09 AM	#5
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	Okay, I've used the mfgtool, and my T68 is back. All is working again. I'll have to reinstall what I want, but that's okay.

11-06-2014, 11:12 AM	#7
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	There has to be a problem with the update.zip. You may need to email Arta Tech at onyx-boox.com and get in touch with support.

11-06-2014, 10:12 PM	#12
dnastase Addict Posts: 256 Karma: 432 Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York, NY Device: NG,NSTG,NST,AuraHD,OnyxT68,Lynx, BoyueT62,NGP,Aura1,Oasis,Mars	hmm, strange, "midiapolis drive". Is that the official Lynx firmware ?

11-07-2014, 09:32 AM	#14
ArtaTechPoland Banned Posts: 81 Karma: 280 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Wroclaw Device: inkBOOK	Hello, You can Skip logging in to Midiapolis Drive by click Next.

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