VERY IMPORTANT - Preparation for 4/8 ALP Firmware

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Originally Posted by Tman

Can we put the 2 downloaded files at the same time on the Usb key , then proceed to the control box .

Or is it advised to do them separately , one at a time , U2793XXX.bin first ,
then clean the usb key , insert the UCSET.bin on the key and proceed ?

Thanks.

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You can put all 3 files CPU Firmware, Control Module Firmware & Setup File all on the same USB drive. CPU Firmware will go first and once restarted turn off with the power button and turn on and it will move to the next file.

Thanks Tom , simple and concise ...:positive:

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Originally Posted by BestRadarDetectors

The page should give you a screen notification but you will not receive an email notification.

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i got an email reply thanking me for registering


26 Mar (8 days ago)

to me
Thanks for registering!

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Originally Posted by BestRadarDetectors

This next update is extremely complicated because of the nature of these VPS guns.

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Let's say for example, I register my system, then a week later I have more heads arrive. Would I need to register them, then firmware update again. As this is the situation that I'll be in

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Originally Posted by BestRadarDetectors

You can put all 3 files CPU Firmware, Control Module Firmware & Setup File all on the same USB drive. CPU Firmware will go first and once restarted turn off with the power button and turn on and it will move to the next file.

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SO a simple restart is needed to suck each file off the USB stick--Cause I will have all 3 on one. Then I will have a dedicated USB with only the parking sensor set up "Just in case" :)

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Originally Posted by Holla

SO a simple restart is needed to suck each file off the USB stick--Cause I will have all 3 on one. Then I will have a dedicated USB with only the parking sensor set up "Just in case" :)

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I do the same. I don't see a need for the privacy mode that requires a key on the USB stick in order to start up, since if pulled over, I'd just put the parking sensor USB stick in there and do a quick reprogram.

EDIT: I wish there were some way to lock out the privacy mode, unless a special key combination is entered. A (small) worry of mine is that someone who's rummaging through my car might be able to put my ALP into privacy mode and remove the USB stick, thereby making my ALP useless (for example, what if the car gets towed and the cops want to be evil?).

Can I confirm that at this stage, to perform all firmware upgrades, those with the Bluetooth module have to remove the module and insert the controller?
This being the case I assume, when will AL change this?
I don't want to nor do I suspect others, have to pull apart parts of my dash every time there is an upgrade. Surely this can be worked into the App.
Thanks

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Originally Posted by Abarth695

Can I confirm that at this stage, to perform all firmware upgrades, those with the Bluetooth module have to remove the module and insert the controller?
This being the case I assume, when will AL change this?
I don't want to nor do I suspect others, have to pull apart parts of my dash every time there is an upgrade. Surely this can be worked into the App.
Thanks

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Only the initial update needs the Control Module since the standard firmware shipped on the units does not recognize the Bluetooth Module. After you update the firmware for the first time all subsequent updates can be updated with the Bluetooth module connected and its actually a much better experience since it will show you the status of the update as its installing on the screen.

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Originally Posted by shanetrainST

Let's say for example, I register my system, then a week later I have more heads arrive. Would I need to register them, then firmware update again. As this is the situation that I'll be in

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I was an early adopter & registered back in Sept.Then recently I decided to add 2 more Sensors in the Rear.I now have a Quint install.When I went to Register the 2 new ones I thought my CPU serial # or my name/email address would bring up my previous Registration...but it DID NOT !

I didn't have to tear my sys. apart b/c I wrote down all Serial #'s in my AL manual...so I just re-Registered everything again.

So what does registration actually do other than letting us know when a new firmware update is available?

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