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| − | + | Welcome to WDLXTV! Be aware that the software offered here is non-official and '''could''' cause damage to your device (but probably won't :). Proceed at your own risk, you have been warned! | |
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| + | == Download the Firmware == | ||
| + | Download the [http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewforum.php?f=10 latest firmware] for your device. Ensure you get firmware appropriate to your device model (G2/Live/Plus). EXT3 versions are for non-permanently testing newer builds, so ensure you download the non-EXT3 version for your model. | ||
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| + | == Install the Firmware to USB Stick == | ||
| + | Format a USB stick to FAT32. This is easily doable in Windows via Computer -> Right Click (Driver Letter) -> Format. Quick format is all that is needed. Linux users should use mkfs with vfat, and Mac users are on your own! Sorry; I don't own one :D. | ||
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| + | Once your stick is formatted extract the firmware zip you copied and place ''at a minimum'' the '''wdtvlive.bin''' and '''wdtvlive.ver''' files onto your USB stick. You may also add the [[S00custom-options]] file if you wish. | ||
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| + | == Flash the Firmware == | ||
| + | Turn your WDTV '''off'''. This means pulling the power plug, not using the remote. Disconnect any existing USB devices you may have from your WDTV and insert the stick into the left port. Plug the power cable back in, turn the unit on, and follow the onscreen instructions. | ||
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| + | If the screen stays dark wait at least '''15 minutes''' then remove power completely again, move the USB stick to the rear port, and re-attempt. | ||
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| + | == First Boot == | ||
| + | If all went well you should now be running the latest, greatest version of WDLXTV! You should now use telnet to [[Set_SSH_password]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:56, 25 October 2010
Welcome to WDLXTV! Be aware that the software offered here is non-official and could cause damage to your device (but probably won't :). Proceed at your own risk, you have been warned!
Contents
Download the Firmware
Download the latest firmware for your device. Ensure you get firmware appropriate to your device model (G2/Live/Plus). EXT3 versions are for non-permanently testing newer builds, so ensure you download the non-EXT3 version for your model.
Install the Firmware to USB Stick
Format a USB stick to FAT32. This is easily doable in Windows via Computer -> Right Click (Driver Letter) -> Format. Quick format is all that is needed. Linux users should use mkfs with vfat, and Mac users are on your own! Sorry; I don't own one :D.
Once your stick is formatted extract the firmware zip you copied and place at a minimum the wdtvlive.bin and wdtvlive.ver files onto your USB stick. You may also add the S00custom-options file if you wish.
Flash the Firmware
Turn your WDTV off. This means pulling the power plug, not using the remote. Disconnect any existing USB devices you may have from your WDTV and insert the stick into the left port. Plug the power cable back in, turn the unit on, and follow the onscreen instructions.
If the screen stays dark wait at least 15 minutes then remove power completely again, move the USB stick to the rear port, and re-attempt.
First Boot
If all went well you should now be running the latest, greatest version of WDLXTV! You should now use telnet to Set_SSH_password.
