bb1 usb upgrade

[Martyn Wilson]

Hi Guys 

As I suggested on Friday my next task was to update the USB in my bb1

I got an Anker USB Card Reader and a 256Gb MicroSDXC UHS1 -Card

First part, of the process went well,  following the instructions I ran Copy SD OS (and delete P3) successfully.

After reboot I attempted to Create P3, it runs for a few seconds and comes up with Failed

Started again from scratch with same result, any ideas???

Thanks in advance

Martyn

[Daniel Taylor]

I've seen that complaint before, but my recollection about how to deal with it is foggy.  Since that method seems to be problematic, I used the following method, oulined by our respected contributor Peter:

if you follow the notes below, you can rebuild your SD card.

The link below will take you to a '.zip' file that you can download to your PC/Mac.  When you download this file you can flash a microSD card and recover your BB1.

This information can be found on the Brennan website
'Home' --> 'Questions' --> 'BB1 Pages' --> 'BB1 User Guide' and scroll down to the very bottom of the page in item 'How to upgrade the SD card'

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IK370GD7j4Hnb8hHFafoN7FNaytQu9wS/view

Here is a summary set of steps to rebuild the SD card.

1. Download & install 'balenaEtcher' onto your PC/Mac.
2. Download the '.zip' from the link above to your PC/Mac..
3. Start up 'balenaEtcher' application on PC/Mac.
4. Point 'balenaEtcher' to the 'BB1SD.zip' file that you downloaded from the link above.  (DON'T unzip the file)
5. Click on 'balenaEtcher', folllow the directions and click on the 'Start' button.

It will take 'balenaEtcher' a few minutes to flash and verify the microSD card.

6. On your BB1 plug in the newly flashed microSD card.
7. Power up the BB1.
8. Check the software version which should show as 'BB1 Oct 14 2019'.  (this date may have changed by now)
9. Reconnect to your WiFi router.
10. Run a 'Web Upgrade' to upgrade to the latest software from the Brennan website.
11. Reboot the BB1
12. Run a software version check - should now show 'BB1 Jul 21 2020' (or similar date).  (it should now be the most recent version)

So from a bare SD card to full upgrade should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

13. Plug the SD card back into your PC,  and copy the backed up '/music' folder back to the SD card.
14.  Fit the SD card back into the BB1 and run 'Scan disk'.

[Peter Lowham]

Hi Martyn,

I can recall two different outcomes for this issue which have been logged somewhere on this forum.

1.  Ignore the error message and continue as if the format has succeeded.  This worked for a couple of members, so the reported error was actually itself an error.

2.  Use an alternative brand of USB reader.  The BB1 seems to be slightly fussy about these.

Regards,

Peter.

[Martyn Wilson]

Thanks Daniel

I will give that a go

Martyn

On Sunday, 21 February 2021 at 12:04:08 UTC Daniel Taylor wrote:

[Martyn Wilson]

Hi Peter

I tried the first without success.

Are you aware of any 'suitable'  card readers

Thanks

Martyn

[Peter Lowham]

Hi Martyn,

I have an Insignia NS-DCR3052K (USB 3) and an Insignia NS-CR2021 (USB 2), both of which work well for me.  The USB 3 version works on USB 2 ports, but obviously at USB 2 speed.

We should put together a list of all devices (USB HDDs, USB CDs, USB card readers, DACs, etc) that are known to work 'first time'.

Regards,

Peter.

[andrew...@gmail.com]

Hi Martyn,

I had exactly the same problem recently. In my case it did indeed turn out to be the card reader. I bought a relatively cheap Sandisk Mobile Mate Micro SD card reader. It is very small and therefore a bit fiddly to use but it worked first time!

Good luck,

Andrew

Op zondag 21 februari 2021 om 14:39:06 UTC+1 schreef peter....@gmail.com:

[Martyn Wilson]

Hi Andrew

Thanks for that, found one online, due for delivery on Friday

Martyn

[PMB]

Hi Martyn,

Did you try the SD Card after the P3 failure - it worked OK for me?

Paul

Brennan Support.

[Martyn Wilson]

Hi Paul

Yes I did, sadly it didnt for me ;)  You obviously have the gift!

Martyn

[PMB]

Hi Martyn,

Let us know how it goes with the new USB-SD Adapter.

Paul

Brennan Support.

[Martyn Wilson]

Hi Paul

I started again from scratch today whilst awaiting the new usb card reader. Instead of plugging the SD into its own slot in the Anker card reader, I put it in the adaptor.

Ran everything again as per the upgrade instructions, and, I now have a bb1 with a 256gb USB drive!!

I can't think of any reason why using the adaptor would work, but hey ho, I am just happy it did.

Many thanks to all who have suggested things and helped me over the last few days..

If you do compile a list of compatible pieces of equipment for working with B2 and bb1's you can add the Anker USB Card Reader with the proviso that you use the adaptor

Well happy!

Cheers

Martyn

PS Anyone need a mini USB Card Reader?

[PMB]

Hi Martyn,

Great new, thanks for letting us know.

Paul

Brennan Support.