diff options
Diffstat (limited to 'doc/gettingStarted')
20 files changed, 160 insertions, 202 deletions
diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/about-software.md b/doc/gettingStarted/about-software.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e935d938 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/about-software.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# Firmware, InfiniTime, Bootloader, Recovery firmware, OTA, DFU... What is it? + +You may have already encountered these words by reading the announcement, release notes, or [the wiki guide](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Upgrade_PineTime_to_InfiniTime_1.0.0) and you may find them confusing if you're not familiar with the project. + +A **firmware** is software running on the embedded hardware of a device. + +InfiniTime has three distinct firmwares: + + - **[InfiniTime](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime)** is the operating system. + - **[The bootloader](https://github.com/JF002/pinetime-mcuboot-bootloader)** is responsible for safely applying firmware updates and runs before booting into InfiniTime. + - **The recovery firmware** is a special *application firmware* than can be loaded by the bootloader on user request. This firmware can be useful in case of serious issue, when the main application firmware cannot perform an OTA update correctly. + +**OTA** (**O**ver **T**he **A**ir) refers to updating of the firmware over BLE (**B**luetooth **L**ow **E**nergy). This is a functionality that allows the user to update the firmware on their device wirelessly. + +**DFU** (**D**evice **F**irmware **U**pdate) is the file format and protocol used to send the update of the firmware to the watch over-the-air. InfiniTime implements the (legacy) DFU protocol from Nordic Semiconductor (NRF). + +## Bootloader + +Most of the time, the bootloader just runs without your intervention (updating and loading the firmware). + +However, you can use the bootloader to rollback to the previous firmware, or load the recovery firmware using the push button: + + - Press and hold the button until the pine cone is drawn in **blue** to force the rollback of the previous version of the firmware, even if you've already validated the current one. + - Press and hold the button until the pine cone is drawn in **red** to load the recovery firmware. This recovery firmware only provides BLE connectivity and OTA functionality. + +More info about the bootloader in [its project page](https://github.com/JF002/pinetime-mcuboot-bootloader/blob/master/README.md). diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/appmenu-071.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/appmenu-071.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index dee7c8f6..00000000 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/appmenu-071.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/appmenu.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/appmenu.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index 1e52fe78..00000000 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/appmenu.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/bootloader-1.0.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/bootloader-1.0.jpg Binary files differindex 7b639184..a21f88f4 100644 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/bootloader-1.0.jpg +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/bootloader-1.0.jpg diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/gettingStarted-1.0.md b/doc/gettingStarted/gettingStarted-1.0.md index 409b7c7b..890164fe 100644 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/gettingStarted-1.0.md +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/gettingStarted-1.0.md @@ -1,119 +1,57 @@ -# Getting started with InfiniTime 1.0 +# Getting started with InfiniTime -On April 22 2021, InfiniTime and Pine64 [announced the release of InfiniTime 1.0](https://www.pine64.org/2021/04/22/its-time-infinitime-1-0/) and the availability of PineTime smartwatches as *enthusiast grade end-user product*. This page aims to guide you with your first step with your new PineTime. +On April 22 2021, InfiniTime and Pine64 [announced the release of InfiniTime 1.0.0](https://www.pine64.org/2021/04/22/its-time-infinitime-1-0/) and the availability of PineTime smartwatches as an *enthusiast grade end-user product*. This page aims to guide you with your first step with your new PineTime. -## Firmware, InfiniTime, Bootloader, Recovery firmware, OTA, DFU... What is it? +It is highly recommended to update the firmware to the latest version when you receive your watch and when a new InfiniTime version is released. More information on updating the firmware [here](/doc/gettingStarted/updating-software.md). -You might have already seen these words by reading the announcement, release notes, or [the wiki guide](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Upgrade_PineTime_to_InfiniTime_1.0.0) and, you may find them misleading if you're not familiar with the project. +## InfiniTime quick user guide -Basically, a **firmware** is just a software running on the embedded hardware of a device, the PineTime in this case. -**InfiniTime** is based on 3 distinct **firmwares**: - - **[InfiniTime](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime)** itself, this is the *application firmware* running on the PineTime. This is the main firmware which provides most of the functionalities you'll use on a daily basis : bluetooth low-energy (BLE) connectivity, applications, watchfaces,... - - **[The bootloader](https://github.com/JF002/pinetime-mcuboot-bootloader)** is responsible for safely applying **updates** of the *application firmware*, reverting them in case of issues and load the recovery firmware when requested. - - **The recovery firmware** is a specific *application firmware* than can be loaded by the bootloader on user request. This firmware can be useful in case of serious issue, when the main application firmware cannot perform an OTA update correctly. Currently, this recovery firmware is based on [InfiniTime 0.14.1](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases/tag/0.14.1). - -**OTA** and **DFU** refer to the update of the firmware over BLE (**B**luetooth **L**ow **E**nergy). **OTA** means **O**ver **T**he **A**ir, this is a functionality that allows the user to update the firmware how their device using a wireless communication like BLE. When we talk about **DFU** (**D**evice **F**irmware **U**pdate), we refer to the file format and protocol used to send the update of the firmware to the watch over-the-air. InfiniTime implement the (legacy) DFU protocol from Nordic Semiconductor (NRF). - -## How to check the version of InfiniTime and the bootloader? - -Since September 2020, all PineTimes (devkits or sealed) are flashed using the **[first iteration of the bootloader](https://github.com/lupyuen/pinetime-rust-mynewt/releases/tag/v4.1.7)** and **[InfiniTime 0.7.1](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases/tag/0.7.1)**. There was no recovery firmware at that time. - -The bootloader only runs when the watch starts (from an empty battery, for example) or after a reset (after a successful OTA or a manual reset - long push on the button). - -You can recognize this first iteration of the bootloader with it greenish **PINETIME** logo. - - - -You can check the version of InfiniTime by opening the app *SystemInfo*. For version < 1.0: - - - - -And for version >= 1.0 : - - - -PineTime shipped from June 2021 (to be confirmed) will be flashed with the [new version of the bootloader](https://github.com/JF002/pinetime-mcuboot-bootloader/releases/tag/1.0.0), the [recovery firmware](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases/tag/0.14.1) and [InfiniTime 1.0](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases/tag/1.0.0). - -The bootloader is easily recognizable with it white pine cone that is progressively drawn in green. It also displays its own version on the bottom (1.0.0 as of now). - - - -## How to update your PineTime? - -To update your PineTime, you can use one of the compatible companion applications. Here are the main ones: - - - **[Amazfish](https://github.com/piggz/harbour-amazfish)** (Desktop Linux, mobile Linux, SailfishOS, runs on the PinebookPro and the Pinephone) - - **[Gadgetbridge](https://www.gadgetbridge.org/)** (Android) - - **[Siglo](https://github.com/alexr4535/siglo)** (Linux, GTK based) - - **NRFConnect** (closed source, Android & iOS). - -See [this page](ota-gadgetbridge-nrfconnect.md) for more info about the OTA procedure using Gadgetbridge and NRFConnect. - -### From InfiniTime 0.7.1 / old bootloader +### Setting the time -If your PineTime is currently running InfiniTime 0.7.1 and the old bootloader, we strongly recommend you update them to more recent version (Bootloader 1.0.0 and InfiniTime 1.0.0 as of now). We also recommend you install the recovery firmware once the bootloader is up-do-date. +By default, InfiniTime starts on the digital watchface. It'll probably display the epoch time (1 Jan 1970, 00:00). -Using the companion app of your choice, you'll need to apply the OTA procedure for these 3 firmwares in this sequence (failing to follow this specific order might temporarily or permanently brick your device): +You can sync the time using companion apps. - 1. Flash the latest version of InfiniTime. The file to upload is named **pinetime-mcuboot-app-dfu-x.y.z.zip**. Here is the link to [InfiniTime 1.0](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases/download/1.0.0/pinetime-mcuboot-app-dfu-1.0.0.zip). - 2. Update the bootloader by applying the OTA procedure with the file named [**reloader-mcuboot.zip** from the repo of the bootloader](https://github.com/JF002/pinetime-mcuboot-bootloader/releases/download/1.0.0/reloader-mcuboot.zip). - 3. Install the recovery firmware by applying the OTA procedure with the file named [**pinetime-mcuboot-recovery-loader-dfu-0.14.1.zip** from the version 0.14.1 of InfiniTime](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases/download/0.14.1/pinetime-mcuboot-recovery-loader-dfu-0.14.1.zip). + - Gadgetbridge automatically synchronizes the time when you connect it to your watch. More information on Gadgetbridge [here](/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge.md) + - [Sync the time with NRFConnect](/doc/gettingStarted/time-nrfconnect.md) + - Sync the time with your browser https://hubmartin.github.io/WebBLEWatch/ -You'll find more info about this process in [this wiki page](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Upgrade_PineTime_to_InfiniTime_1.0.0). You can also see the procedure in video [here](https://video.codingfield.com/videos/watch/831077c5-16f3-47b4-9b2b-c4bbfecc6529) and [here (from Amazfish)](https://video.codingfield.com/videos/watch/f7bffb3d-a6a1-43c4-8f01-f4aeff4adf9e) +You can also set the time in the settings without a companion app. (version >1.7.0) -### From version > 1.0 +InfiniTime doesn't handle daylight savings automatically, so make sure to set the correct the time or sync it with a companion app. -If you are already running the new "1.0.0" bootloader, all you have to do is update your version of InfiniTime when it'll be available. We'll write specific instructions when (if) we release a new version of the bootloader. +### Digital watch face -### Firmware validation + -The bootloader requires a (manual) validation of the firmware. If the watch reset with an updated firmware that was not validated, the bootloader will consider it as non-functioning and will revert to the previous version of the firmware. This is a safety feature to prevent bricking your device with a faulty firmware. +This is what the default digital watch face looks like. You can change watch faces in the settings. -You can validate your updated firmware on InfiniTime >= 1.0 by following this simple procedure: +The indicator on the top left is visible if you have unread notifications - - From the watchface, swipe **right** to display the *Quick Actions menu* - - Open the **Settings** app by tapping the *gear* icon on the bottom right - - Swipe down and tap on the entry named **Firmware** - - This app shows the version that is currently running. If it's not validated yet, it displays 2 buttons: - - **Validate** to validate your firmware - - **Reset** to reset the watch and revert to the previously running version of the firmware +On the top right there are status icons -## InfiniTime 1.0 quick user guide + - The battery icon shows roughly how much charge is remaining + - The Bluetooth icon is visible when the watch is connected to a companion app + - A plug icon is shown when the watch is plugged into a charger. -### Setting the time +On the bottom left you can see your heart rate if you have the measurement enabled in the heart rate app. -By default, InfiniTime starts on the digital watchface. It'll probably display the epoch time (1 Jan 1970, 00:00). The time will be automatically synchronized once you connect on of the companion app to your PineTime using BLE connectivity. InfiniTime does not provide any way to manually set the time for now. +On the bottom right you can see how many steps you have taken today. ### Navigation in the menu - - - + + + + - - Swipe **down** to display the notification panel. Notification sent by your companion app will be displayed in this panel. - Swipe **up** to display the application menus. Apps (stopwatch, music, step, games,...) can be started from this menu. + - Swipe **down** to display the notification panel. Notification sent by your companion app will be displayed here. - Swipe **right** to display the Quick Actions menu. This menu allows you to - Set the brightness of the display - Start the **flashlight** app - - Enable/disable vibrations on notifications (Do Not Disturb mode) + - Enable/disable notifications (Do Not Disturb mode) - Enter the **settings** menu - - Settings - - Display timeout - - Wake up event (Tap, wrist rotation) - - Time format (12/24H) - - Default watchface (digital / analog) - - Battery info - - Firmware validation - - About (system info, firmware version,...) - -### Bootloader - -Most of the time, the bootloader just runs without your intervention (update and load the firmware). - -However, you can enable 2 functionalities using the push button: - - - Push the button until the pine cone is drawn in **blue** to force the rollback of the previous version of the firmware, even if you've already validated the updated one - - Push the button until the pine cone is drawn in **red** to load the recovery firmware. This recovery firmware only provides BLE connectivity and OTA functionality. - -More info about the bootloader in [its project page](https://github.com/JF002/pinetime-mcuboot-bootloader/blob/master/README.md). + - Swipe up and down to see all options + - Click the button to go back a screen. + - You can hold the button for a short time to return to the watch face. (version >1.7.0) diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/oldbootloaderlogo.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/oldbootloaderlogo.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index b4d0cdfb..00000000 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/oldbootloaderlogo.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge-nrfconnect.md b/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge-nrfconnect.md deleted file mode 100644 index 57d16218..00000000 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge-nrfconnect.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,109 +0,0 @@ -# Flash and upgrade InfiniTime -If you just want to flash or upgrade InfiniTime on your PineTime, this page is for you! - -- [InfiniTime releases and versions](#infinitime-releases-and-versions) -- [How to upgrade Over-The-Air (OTA)](#how-to-upgrade-over-the-air-ota) - - [Using Gadgetbridge](#using-gadgetbridge) - - [Using NRFConnect](#Using-nrfconnect) -- [How to flash InfiniTime using the SWD interface](#how-to-flash-infinitime-using-the-swd-interface) - -## InfiniTime releases and versions -All releases of InfiniTime are available on the [release page of the GitHub repo](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases). - -Versions that are tagged as **RELEASE CANDIDATE** are pre-release versions, that are available for testing before actually releasing a new stable version. If you want to help us debug the project and provide stable versions to other user, you can use them. If you want stable and tested version, you should not flash these release candidate version. - -Release files are available under the *Assets* button. - -## How to upgrade Over-The-Air (OTA) -OTA is the easiest method to upgrade InfiniTime. Note that it's only possible is your PineTime is already running InfiniTime (>= 0.7.1). - -2 companion apps provide support for OTA : - - [Gadgetbridge](https://gadgetbridge.org/) (open source, runs on Android, [available on F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/nodomain.freeyourgadget.gadgetbridge/)). - - [NRFConnect](https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-tools/Development-Tools/nRF-Connect-for-mobile) (close source, runs on Android and iOS). - -Both applications need you to download the **DFU file** of InfiniTime. This file contains the new version of InfiniTime that will be flashed into your device. It's called **dfu-x.y.z.zip** (ex: dfu-0.9.0.zip) in the release note. - - -### Using Gadgetbridge -Launch Gadgetbridge and tap on the **"+"** button on the bottom right to add a new device: - - - -Wait for the scan to complete, your PineTime should be detected: - - - -Tap on it. Gadgdetbridge will pair and connect to your device: - - - -Now that Gadgetbridge is connected to your PineTime, use a file browser application (I'm using Seafile to browse my NAS) and browse to the DFU file (image-xxx.zip) you downloaded previously. Tap on it and open it using the Gadgetbridge application/firmware installer: - - - -Read carefully the warning and tap **Install**: - - - -Wait for the transfer to finish. Your PineTime should reset and reboot with the new version of InfiniTime! - -Don't forget to **validate** your firmware. In the InfiniTime go to the settings (swipe right, select gear icon) and Firmware option and click **validate**. Otherwise after reboot the previous firmware will be used. - - - -### Using NRFConnect -Open NRFConnect. Swipe down in the *Scanner* tab and wait for your device to appear: - - - -Tap on the *Connect* button on the right of your device. NRFConnect will connect to your PineTime and discover its characteristics. Tap on the **DFU** button on the top right: - - - -Select **Distribution packet (ZIP)**: - - - -Browse to the DFU file you downloaded previously, the DFU transfer will start automatically. When the transfer is finished, your PineTime will reset and restart on the new version of InfiniTime! - -Don't forget to **validate** your firmware. In the InfiniTime go to the settings (swipe right, select gear icon) and Firmware option and click **validate**. Otherwise after reboot the previous firmware will be used. - - - -## How to flash InfiniTime using the SWD interface -Download the files **bootloader.bin**, **image-x.y.z.bin** and **pinetime-graphics-x.y.z.bin** from the release page: - - - -The bootloader reads a boot logo from the external SPI flash memory. The first step consists in flashing a tool in the MCU that will flash the boot logo into this SPI flash memory. This first step is optional but recommanded (the bootloader will display garbage on screen for a few second if you don't do it). -Using your SWD tool, flash **pinetime-graphics-x.y.z.bin** at offset **0x0000**. Reset the MCU and wait for a few second, until the logo is completely drawn on the display. - -Then, using your SWD tool, flash those file at specific offset: - - - bootloader.bin : **0x0000** - - image-x.y.z.bin : **0x8000** - -Reset and voilà, you're running InfiniTime on your PineTime! - -If you are using OpenOCD with a STLinkV2, you can find more info [on this page](../openOCD.md). - -## How to synchronize the time - -### Using Gadgetbridge -Good news! Gadgetbridge **automatically** synchronizes the time when connecting to your PineTime! - -### Using any Chromium-based web browser -You can use it from your PC, Mac, Android. Browsers now have BLE support. -https://hubmartin.github.io/WebBLEWatch/ - -### Using NRFConnect -You must enable the **CTS** *GATT server* into NRFConnect so that InfiniTime can synchronize the time with your smartphone. - -Launch NRFConnect, tap the sandwich button on the top left and select *Configure GATT server*: - - - - -Tap *Add service* and select the server configuration *Current Time service*. Tap OK and connect to your PineTime, it should automcatically sync the time once the connection is established! - - diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge.md b/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fe26c03b --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +# Connecting to Gadgetbridge + +Launch Gadgetbridge and tap on the **"+"** button on the bottom right to add a new device: + + + +Wait for the scan to complete, your PineTime should be detected: + + + +Tap on it. Gadgdetbridge will pair and connect to your device: + + + +# Updating with Gadgetbridge + +Now that Gadgetbridge is connected to your PineTime, use a file browser application and find the DFU file (`pinetime-mcuboot-app-dfu-x.x.x.zip`) you downloaded previously. Tap on it and open it using the Gadgetbridge application/firmware installer: + + + +Read the warning carefully and tap **Install**: + + + +Wait for the transfer to finish. Your PineTime should reset and reboot with the new version of InfiniTime! + +Don't forget to **validate** your firmware. In the InfiniTime go to the settings (swipe right, select gear icon) and Firmware option and click **validate**. Otherwise after reboot the previous firmware will be used. + + diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ota-nrfconnect.md b/doc/gettingStarted/ota-nrfconnect.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..800bd6bc --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/ota-nrfconnect.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# Updating with NRFConnect + +Open NRFConnect. Swipe down in the *Scanner* tab and wait for your device to appear: + + + +Tap on the *Connect* button on the right of your device. NRFConnect will connect to your PineTime and discover its characteristics. Tap on the **DFU** button on the top right: + + + +Select **Distribution packet (ZIP)**: + + + +Find the DFU file (`pinetime-mcuboot-app-dfu-x.x.x.zip`) you downloaded previously, the DFU transfer will start automatically. When the transfer is finished, your PineTime will reset and restart on the new version of InfiniTime! + +Don't forget to **validate** your firmware. In the InfiniTime go to the settings (swipe right, select gear icon) and Firmware option and click **validate**. Otherwise after reboot the previous firmware will be used. + + + +# Demo +[This video](https://seafile.codingfield.com/f/a52b69683a05472a90c7/) shows how to use NRFConnect to update the firmware running on the Pinetime. diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/quickactions.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/quickactions.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index 0d92b134..00000000 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/quickactions.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/settings.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/settings.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index 510b29eb..00000000 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/settings.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/time-nrfconnect.md b/doc/gettingStarted/time-nrfconnect.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a30d98f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/time-nrfconnect.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +### Syncing time + +You must enable the **CTS** *GATT server* in NRFConnect so that InfiniTime can synchronize the time with your smartphone. + +Launch NRFConnect, tap the sandwich button on the top left and select *Configure GATT server*: + + + +Tap *Add service* and select the server configuration *Current Time service*. Tap OK and connect to your PineTime, it should automcatically sync the time once the connection is established! + + diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ui/applist.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/applist.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 00000000..927780e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/applist.jpg diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ui/notifications.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/notifications.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 00000000..00b27267 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/notifications.jpg diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ui/quicksettings.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/quicksettings.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 00000000..250c9154 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/quicksettings.jpg diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ui/settings.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/settings.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 00000000..a61279bf --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/settings.jpg diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/ui/watchface.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/watchface.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 00000000..e7a9439b --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/ui/watchface.jpg diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/updating-software.md b/doc/gettingStarted/updating-software.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7a05073a --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/updating-software.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +# Updating InfiniTime + +If you just want to flash or upgrade InfiniTime on your PineTime, this page is for you! If you want more information about the software and the update procedure, check out [this](/doc/gettingStarted/about-software.md) page. + +## Checking the version of InfiniTime + +You can check the InfiniTime version by first swiping right on the watchface to open quick settings, tapping the cogwheel to open settings, swipe up until you find an entry named "About" and tap on it. + + + +PineTimes shipped after June 2021 will ship with the latest version of [the bootloader](https://github.com/JF002/pinetime-mcuboot-bootloader/releases/tag/1.0.0) and [recovery firmware](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases/tag/0.14.1) + +The bootloader is run right before booting into InfiniTime. It is easily recognizable with its white pine cone that is progressively drawn in green. It also displays its own version on the bottom (1.0.0 as of now). + + + +## Updating with companion apps + +To update your PineTime, you can use one of the [compatible companion applications](/README.md#companion-apps). + +The updating process differs slightly on every companion app, so you'll need to familiarize yourself with the companion app of your choice. + +All releases of InfiniTime are available on the [release page of the GitHub repo](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/releases) under assets. + +To update the firmware, you need to download the DFU of the firmware version that you'd like to install, for example `pinetime-mcuboot-app-dfu-1.6.0.zip`, and flash it with your companion app. + +We have prepared instructions for flashing InfiniTime with Gadgetbridge and NRFConnect. + + - [Updating with Gadgetbridge](/doc/gettingStarted/ota-gadgetbridge.md) + - [Updating with NRFConnect](/doc/gettingStarted/ota-nrfconnect.md) + +## Firmware validation + +Firmware updates must be manually validated. If the firmware isn't validated and the watch resets, the watch will revert to the previous firmware. This is a safety feature to prevent bricking your device with faulty firmware. + +You can validate your updated firmware on InfiniTime >= 1.0 by following this simple procedure: + + - From the watchface, swipe **right** to display the *quick settings menu* + - Open settings by tapping the cogwheel on the bottom right + - Swipe up until you find an entry named **Firmware** and tap on it + - If the firmware is not validated yet, you can either validate the running firmware, or reset and revert to the previous firmware version diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/version-071.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/version-071.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index bc9bc5b5..00000000 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/version-071.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/doc/gettingStarted/version-1.0.jpg b/doc/gettingStarted/version-1.0.jpg Binary files differindex bcfc8c63..59655b1a 100644 --- a/doc/gettingStarted/version-1.0.jpg +++ b/doc/gettingStarted/version-1.0.jpg |
