Update Polaris firmware online

Update Polaris firmware online

Information

Below is the procedure for updating Polaris online.

Note 1

You cannot cancel the update once it has started. You must not reset the unit during an upgrade. You must keep the unit connected to AC power throughout the upgrade process. We recommend you do not touch the Polaris while it is updating. It may take up to 60 minutes to update the Polaris, possibly even longer depending on the speed of your Internet connection and how many Android apps you have installed.

Note 2

The upgrade files are temporarily stored on the flashdisk for installation. If you do not have enough memory available on the flashdisk, the Polaris is unable to update until you make room for the upgrade files.

Internet update steps

  1. Please connect to the AC power adaptor for the upgrade process.
  2. Press F1 to open the Start menu and navigate to Utilities > Upgrade Polaris Firmware.
  3. Then navigate to Upgrade Online and press ENTER again.
  4. When prompted to continue press ENTER to confirm. The update will then begin to start downloading. Please be patient as the update may take while to download. Please avoid touching any keys whilst the upgrade is in progress the process is automatic.
  5. Upon completion of the upgrade the Program menu will be announced after the unit has restarted.
  6. Press space-V to hear the updated firmware version information

    • Related Articles

    • Update BrailleSense 6 firmware online

      Information Below is the procedure for updating BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense 6 Mini notetakers online. Note 1 You cannot cancel the update once it has started. You must not reset the unit during an upgrade. You must keep the unit connected to AC ...

    • BraillleSense 6 - Update firmware online

      Information Instructions for updating BrailleSense 6 using online Interenet. Update procedure (Internet online) To upgrade the BrailleSense Firmware via the Internet, follow these steps: Make sure you are connected to the Internet and plugged into AC ...

    • Update Polaris firmware offline

      Information Below are steps to update Polaris offline. These steps can be used for both Polaris and Polaris Mini notetakers. Note You must have an SD card or USB drive on which the binary update file has been placed before upgrading. Offline upgrade ...

    • BrailleSense 6 - Update firmware offline (via USB or SD card)

      Problem A customer wishes to update their BrailleSense 6 but is unable to use the online update facility. Firmware Current firmware 2.1 Applies to HIMS BrailleSense 6 (H632B) HIMS BrailleSense 6 Mini (H620B) Detail In some cases customers may not be ...

    • Unable to update Polaris using offline update procedure

      Problem: Unable to update Polaris using offline update procedure. Problem Details: When attempting to update a Polaris notetaker using the offline update, the notetaker is unable to find the BIN file on USB media even though it is viewable in File ...