PlayerFirmware
From SqueezeboxWiki
A frequently-asked new user question is "How do I update my firmware?"
The Squeezebox has a very easy firmware update process that's different than updating firmware in a router, for example. The firmware code is packaged with SqueezeCenter. If you're running the latest SqueezeCenter, you have the latest firmware for your Squeezebox.
The Squeezebox always checks with SqueezeCenter that it has the latest firmware. When you update SqueezeCenter, if it includes new firmware, both the Squeezebox and SqueezeCenter will let you know that the player requires a firmware update. SqueezeCenter will show that the player requires an update and the Squeezebox will prompt you to press and hold the BRIGHTNESS button on the remote to start the firmware update process. If you've not migrated to SqueezeCenter yet, you can force a firmware upgrade by holding down the brightness button.
Once you press and hold the BRIGHTNESS button on the remote, a progress bar indicates how much of the firmware the Squeezebox has downloaded from SqueezeCenter. This should only take a few seconds. The player will then reboot. There may be a longer pause on the blank screen than normal as the code in various chips gets rewritten.
If you want to set or reset completely unattended firmware upgrade, see AutomaticFirmwareUpgrade. Squeezebox Boom and the SqueezeboxReceiver always automatically update their firmware/
Note that the SLIMP3, the Squeezebox and the Squeezebox2 all have different firmware due to their different hardware. The system takes into account your player type and makes sure you are using firmware intended for your player. The Squeezebox3 uses the same firmware as the Squeezebox2. So if your player reports your Squeezebox3 is actually a Squeezebox2, there's nothing wrong. It's the correct firmware and you won't experience any functionality issues because of this.
To switch to older firmware, simply switch to an older version of SqueezeCenter or SlimServer. Older versions can be found here: http://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/
Squeezebox2, Squeezebox v3, Squeezebox Boom & Transporter have the following factory IR traps at boot time:
- ADD - Factory reset
- 1 - Program Xilinx
- 2 - Factory test mode
- 3 - Audio sine test
To activate these functions remove power from the Squeezebox. Hold down the appropriate button on the infrared remote control pointed at the Squeezebox and return power.
