Ethos v1.5.7 and X18, X20 series User Manual
stable versions. The bootloader version is up to date, but the RF ISRM module and
audio files are out of date.
If the internal RF module firmware is out of date, click on the ‘module manager’ button
to update it (see below).
There are buttons for:
a. Switching to the RF ‘module manager’ to update it.
b. Ejecting the radio connection drives [Eject Drives]
c. Switching the radio into Ethos mode for flashing modules [Switch to Ethos]
d. Updating all outdated components at once, or individually the firmware, the
bootloader, the SD card or eMMC audio files, and the flash memory system
bitmaps.
e. There is also an option for flashing the radio from a local file, with a button for
selecting the local firmware file.
Performing Updates
Updating Options
If the radio is not up to date, you:
a) Select the desired release, by first selecting the desired branch such
as ‘Stable’ or ‘Testing version, then selecting the desired version.
b) Then you can ‘Write all components’ by clicking on the dark grey
update button on the right.
Alternatively, clicking on the ‘Write all components’ option itself will open a drop-
down list showing the alternative options to only write the firmware and i18n