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[GregYohn]

Hello!

I keep trying to reinstall my XO Get activity after reflashing my XO. It seems to never show up as an icon, like it has in previous times. Anyone with an idea what happened? I tried all the Wiki pages already!

[brisalta]

Which build did you reflash with ?

[GregYohn]

Hello!

I just use 656 all the time.

[eclare99]

I also want to reflash with 656; can I use these instructions, and just replace "703" with "656"? or is there another page I should go to?
tia! Clare
http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Secure_upgrade

Hello!

I just use 656 all the time.

[GregYohn]

Hello!

I downloaded the 656 using my PC and placed it on my USB Stick, then reflashed using that technique.

I keep going back to the original form easily!

[eclare99]

Thanks GregYohn, but where do I go to download 656? I need simple instructions like these:
http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Secure_upgrade
but they are for 703, not 656.
Clare

Hello!

I downloaded the 656 using my PC and placed it on my USB Stick, then reflashed using that technique.

I keep going back to the original form easily!

[GregYohn]

Hello!

Here is the subdirectory! http://download.laptop.org/xo-1/os/official/656/jffs2/

Now, I need to find the correct instructions! 

[GregYohn]

Hello!

Download fs.zip and os656.img to your CLEAN  USB stick or SD card using your PC.

Hold down all four gamepad buttons (X, O, square, and check) and power on. Release it!

It will stop possibly if you do not use a CLEAN memory card.

I keep my SD card in its plastic case, so it is never used again except for reflashing!

[GregYohn]

Helo!

This link tells more info!

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Update_paths#Off-line_.28big_download.29


1. Get a NEW USB or SD card.

2. You need a formatted USB flash drive that is larger than 325 MB, and it is better that you format it before copying any files over.

3. Download the following two files from the Internet and put them on the USB flash drive:

http://download.laptop.org/xo-1/os/official/656/jffs2/fs.zip

http://download.laptop.org/xo-1/os/official/656/jffs2/os656.img
To download those files, plug the USB flash drive into another computer that is connected to the Internet. Right-click (Ctrl-click for Mac) on each of the above two URLs in the browser and choose "Save Target As" ("Save Link As" for Firefox). Save both files to the USB flash drive. Eject/Remove the USB flash drive, and unplug it.

The first file is about 209KiB, and the second file is quite large (about 324 MiB), which might take a while to download.

After you have finished this step, there should be two files on the USB flash drive, the fs.zip file, and the img file.

4. Make sure the XO laptop is OFF. Make sure that the battery is installed, and that you have external (AC) power plugged in as well. Plug in the USB flash drive, and do not unplug it until instructed.

5. With the USB flash drive inserted, power up the laptop while holding down ALL four game buttons on the right side of screen (the four buttons above the power button, and they are marked with O, V, X, and square). Please be sure to press all of them firmly; use two thumbs if that helps.

6. When the screen says 'release the game key to continue', release all four buttons.

7. You will see arrays of colored grids running on the screen. We are now re-writing the laptop with the new operating system.

8. Once done with re-writing, the laptop will reboot itself.

9. Next, the laptop may update the firmware, if necessary, and reboot itself. It will insist on being plugged in and having a battery present if it needs to update the firmware. (You don't have to do anything; just watch.)

10. After you're done with the update, the laptop will boot to the prompt for your preferred user name. You can now remove the USB flash drive, and it is no longer needed.

[eclare99]

Thanks so much; I just need some help with this part now:

"Download the activity pack and unzip it to the flash drive (NOT a subdirectory)."

I don't know how to download or unzip it!?

Thanks for all the help! Clare
(This is from the wiki page).
"[edit] Install activities
No activities are included in the latest version of the OLPC software, so we'll install them:

Power off the XO
Remove the "fs.zip" file from your flash drive.
Download the activity pack and unzip it to the flash drive (NOT a subdirectory).
Insert the USB flash drive and boot the XO. It will display text on a black screen as the activities are installed, after which it will power off.
Remove the USB flash drive."

[eclare99]

I think I just figured it out...............sorry for the last post.

I hope this is my last cry for help!

Clare

Thanks so much; I just need some help with this part now:

"Download the activity pack and unzip it to the flash drive (NOT a subdirectory)."

I don't know how to download or unzip it!?

Thanks for all the help! Clare
(This is from the wiki page).
"[edit] Install activities
No activities are included in the latest version of the OLPC software, so we'll install them:

Power off the XO
Remove the "fs.zip" file from your flash drive.
Download the activity pack and unzip it to the flash drive (NOT a subdirectory).
Insert the USB flash drive and boot the XO. It will display text on a black screen as the activities are installed, after which it will power off.
Remove the USB flash drive."

[GregYohn]

Hello!

It is fine to ask for help!

You should see me at a local users group! I sound so knowledgeable, but sound so stupid when I am at the DC users group! Of course, I can help basic users in DC, but I am facing alot of problems going beyond my ceiling of knowledge!