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--- ccgx:beta-testing [2020-05-22 14:06] – [How can I unsubscribe to the emails?] mvader
+++ ccgx:beta-testing [2024-10-21 09:57] (current) – [Where should I post possible bug reports?] mvader
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 Would you like to become a Beta tester?
-Venus OS - or //Venus// for short - is the operating software for our //Color Control GX// and //Venus GX//. Extensive field testing over a wide variety of installation-types and user-cases is very valuable to us ...and we're very grateful to you for your interest in joining this program, and for your help.
+Venus OS - or //Venus// for short - is the operating software for our range of GX monitoring products, such as the Cerbo GX. Extensive field testing over a wide variety of installation-types and user-cases is very valuable to us ...and we're very grateful to you for your interest in joining this program, and for your help.
 ==== What happens when I join the program? ====
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 This is a note to dealers & installers: **Do not install test versions on a customer's installation**.
-These versions are called //test versions//, or //release-candidates// for a reason, and must not imposed on customers who naturally expect their system to be stable.
+These versions are called //beta versions//, //test versions//, or //release-candidates// for a reason, and must not imposed on customers who expect and need their system to be stable.
+Also, don't contact Victron dealers, installers, support, or sales managers or anyone else in case you see problems while running a beta version. The only channel for issues in such case is the relevant open Venus OS post on the Modifications section on Community.
 ==== Where should I post possible bug reports? ====
 If you think you have found a bug, first of all install the latest official release again (a version without the ~ notation) to check that if that solves it. Sometimes you can go back by using the Backup firmware option. If that also contains a beta version, then you’ll need to install the official version by hand. Download the .swu file from https://professional.victronenergy.com and then follow the manual install procedure; using a usb stick or as card.
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 If the problem also exists with the official release; then contact normal support.
-If the problem only exists in the beta version, then please post a message on the relevant Venus OS beta version thread on [[https://community.victronenergy.com/spaces/31/index.html|the Modifications space on Community]]. Usually its pinned to the top there. Do not raise issues on //Disqus// pages, normal Community forum - nor any of the other regular support channels for bugs in beta versions.
+If the problem only exists in the beta version, then please post a message on the [[https://community.victronenergy.com/c/betas/venus-betas/18|Venus OS beta section on Victron Community]]. Usually its pinned to the top there. Do not raise issues on //Disqus// pages, normal Community forum - nor any of the other regular support channels for bugs in beta versions.
 And don't forget to mention which test version you are using.
 ==== How to join the program? ====
-Go to Settings -> Firmware -> Online updates -> Update to, and there select //Latest release candidate//.
+Go to Settings -> Firmware -> Online updates -> Update feed, and there select //Beta release//.
-To receive the emails about the test versions, make sure you register the device on the VRM Portal, and change the setting so that you have admin rights on the product.
 ==== How can I install the latest beta firmware? ====
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 ...or alternatively, to install the version with a usb-stick or sd card, download the latest image here:
-http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/venus/candidate/images
+https://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/venus/candidate/images
+Which directory to use depends on the GX Device you have:
-You will find the Venus GX images in the directory titled: //beaglebone///.
+  * Venus GX: beaglebone
+  * Cerbo GX: einstein
+  * Cerbo-S GX: cerbosgx
+  * Ekrano GX: ekrano
+  * MultiPlus-II GX, or EasySolar-II GX: nanopi
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 ==== Where can I find the change logs? ====
-Change logs for beta versions are on the [[https://community.victronenergy.com/spaces/31/index.html|Modifications section on Community]].
+Change logs for beta versions are on the [[https://community.victronenergy.com/spaces/31/index.html|Modifications section on Community]], as pinned posts to the top of that page.
 Change logs of the official releases are on [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]].