How to install new drivers

[Tamaki]

Here is a little guide to install new VuPlus drivers.

FOR OLD KERNEL

First of all make a backup copy of the current drivers, copy all the files in
/lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra

When new drivers comes out, take tar.gz drivers file and unzip all files in
/lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra
and replace old drivers.
Than reboot your decoder, that's all.

If image reboots correctly new drivers are compatible with your image, if image doesn't start it means that the drivers are not compatible and you have to wait for a image upgrade.
In this case to go back to old drivers, just connect with ftp and copy the drivers you backup before to:
/lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra

FOR 3.1.1 KERNEL

First of all make a backup copy of the current drivers, copy all the files in
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra

When new drivers comes out, take tar.gz drivers file and unzip all files in
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra
and replace old drivers.
Than reboot your decoder, that's all.

If image reboots correctly new drivers are compatible with your image, if image doesn't start it means that the drivers are not compatible and you have to wait for an image upgrade.
In this case to go back to old drivers, just connect with ftp and copy the drivers you backup before to:
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra

FOR NEW 3.3.8 KERNEL

First of all make a backup copy of the current drivers, copy all the files in
/lib/modules/3.3.8-2.0/extra

When new drivers comes out, take tar.gz drivers file and unzip all files in
/lib/modules/3.3.8-2.0/extra
and replace old drivers.
Than reboot your decoder, that's all.

If image reboots correctly new drivers are compatible with your image, if image doesn't start it means that the drivers are not compatible and you have to wait for an image upgrade.
In this case to go back to old drivers, just connect with ftp and copy the drivers you backup before to:
/lib/modules/3.3.8-2.0/extra

 

[rachid lemrhannem]

is there any possibility before to install new driver if that driver is compatible with the image or not

 

[Dzoni]

A way to check whether or not the compatible is tasting.You need to back up the old drivers and put the new and the other is the possibility to ask for more experienced users if these drivers are compatible or not and soon you'll get an answer ! Regards.

 

[rachid lemrhannem]

thanks Dzoni

 

[Tamaki]

is there any possibility before to install new driver if that driver is compatible with the image or not

No, there is no way to know if new drivers are compatible.
You have to try or wait if someone confirm compatibility.
I'm sorry.

 

[kitsuneyo]

First of all make a backup copy of the corrent drivers, copy all the files in
/lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra

I can't seem to find the path /lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra on my Vu+ Duo with BlackHole 1.6.6.

There is a 'lib' folder but no 'modules' underneath it.

Is there a different folder I should put these files in, or a different way to install?

 

[Tamaki]

I can't seem to find the path /lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra on my Vu+ Duo with BlackHole 1.6.6.

There is a 'lib' folder but no 'modules' underneath it.

Is there a different folder I should put these files in, or a different way to install?

Look better there must be that folder.
Look in /lib not in /usr/lib

 

[kitsuneyo]

I found it when I used Filezilla, thanks

 

[Persian Prince]

a simple method is use Persian Palace plugin , with it you can upgrade your drivers with just 1 click

but you can do it via telnet to your box and enter (Vu+ Ultimo example) :

wget http://archive.vuplus.com/download/...les-vuultimo-2.6.18-7.3-4.4.3-20111122.tar.gz -O /tmp/driver.tar.gz

tar -zxvf /tmp/driver.tar.gz -C /lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra

 

[mscon]

copy all the files in
/lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra

How to copy the files,where to save the files ?
Thanks

 

[Tamaki]

copy all the files in
/lib/modules/2.6.18-7.3/extra

How to copy the files,where to save the files ?
Thanks

You have to use a ftp program (i use mucommander) and you can save a backup copy of old files in your pc.

 

[mscon]

Thanks a lot,
another question:to update VU+ using USB drive you put the files in created folder VUplus>created folder UNO>files, do I have to transfer the main folder VUplus to the UB drive?eller open the folder >VUplus>UNO>files? I hope you understand me.

 

[Tamaki]

Thanks a lot,
another question:to update VU+ using USB drive you put the files in created folder VUplus>created folder UNO>files, do I have to transfer the main folder VUplus to the UB drive?eller open the folder >VUplus>UNO>files? I hope you understand me.

You have to transfer the main folder VUplus to the USB drive.

 

[mscon]

Thank you very much tamaki.

 

[>>Artorius<<]

For the new kernel there are some small changes.

How to upgrade

First of all make a backup copy of the current drivers, copy all the files in
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra

When new drivers comes out, take tar.gz drivers file and unzip all files in
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra
and replace old drivers.
Than reboot your decoder, that's all.

If image reboots correctly new drivers are compatible with your image, if image doesn't start it means that the drivers are not compatible and you have to wait for an image upgrade.
In this case to go back to old drivers, just connect with ftp and copy the drivers you backup before to:
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra

 

[younes-o2]

I have injected vuplus-dvb-modules-vusolo-3.1.1-4.4.3-20111222 . My vu solo does not reboot. Help me please. Excuse me for my bad english.

 

[Tamaki]

For the new kernel there are some small changes.

How to upgrade

First of all make a backup copy of the current drivers, copy all the files in
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra

When new drivers comes out, take tar.gz drivers file and unzip all files in
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra
and replace old drivers.
Than reboot your decoder, that's all.

If image reboots correctly new drivers are compatible with your image, if image doesn't start it means that the drivers are not compatible and you have to wait for an image upgrade.
In this case to go back to old drivers, just connect with ftp and copy the drivers you backup before to:
/lib/modules/3.1.1/extra

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[>>Artorius<<]

I have injected vuplus-dvb-modules-vusolo-3.1.1-4.4.3-20111222 . My vu solo does not reboot. Help me please. Excuse me for my bad english.

Which image version are you using ?

 

[younes-o2]

Thank you Artorius.I use Bhole 1.6.7

 

[>>Artorius<<]

For now reflash your image and do not update the drivers, very soon my friend will release an update of Vu Control Center which will enable you to update modules with 3.1.1 images.