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FW version: Stable

Firmware upgrade

SiliXcon device firmware releases are maintained by our "SRM" versioning service. SRM stands for Secured Remote Management. The flashing process can be either manual or automated.

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For OEM customers, SRM also offers container maintenance. A container stands for a firmware locked together with configuration (typically, linked to a customer's solution).

Manual process​

Step 1 - Set your connection options​

More about How to connect to siliXcon device

Step 2 - Select a release​

  • In the LaunchPad, click on upgrade button, new window will be opened and after a while, you should see this:

    LaunchPad device upgrade

  • You can:

    • Press Upgrade to latest button to automatically upgrade to the newest release.
    • Choice wanted release types on the check boxes.
    • Select a specific release on the list. It may be selected an exact release or a release variant on the list. This will active Upgrade to selected button.
    • Press Refresh button to update all displayed data. (To repeat the startup communication with SRM server.)
    • Press Cancel button to quit.
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Please mind the difference between "stable", "testing" and "nightly" release types.

Step 3 - upgrading​

After a release is selected, a payload is generated by our server and the bl_srm tool uploads it into the device for flashing. The payload transfer is end-to-end encrypted (up to the device). The flashing process may take a while. There is information and progress bar during it in the status bar. After flashing process a message box is displayed. If flashing process finished with error, you can see details.

LaunchPad device upgrade message box flashing OK