From 2b779d3f4f41cc0c60ff9926e30b772537372094 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Riprod <131838720+ItsRiprod@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2024 13:15:48 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 12 +++++++++--- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 97e4ac9..7fb04f8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -135,6 +135,8 @@ Note: Not all of these are updated and are pending a revision. This is new as of [Upgrading to v0.8.0 from 0.6.0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exu7KMcbN4k) +[Alternative flashing tutorial](https://youtu.be/Y0paq_qhG5M?si=YcpNOJzzQu8MJJTb) + *Step-by-step instructions* 1. **Flash Your CarThing:** @@ -188,13 +190,16 @@ Thanks! Have a good day Click to see the source +[Alternative flashing tutorial for Windows](https://youtu.be/Y0paq_qhG5M?si=YcpNOJzzQu8MJJTb) + +**_It is HIGHLY recommended to use the new ifixit tutorial_** +https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Install+Custom+Firmware+onto+Car+Thing/178814 + Links: - ~~[image dumps](https://mega.nz/folder/NxNXQCaT#-n1zkoXsJuw-5rQ-ZYzRJw/folder/Ak9FVKxJ)~~ - [New Image Dumps](https://thingify.tools/firmware/P3QZbZIDWnp5m_azQFQqP) -> Ensure you download one with ADB and RNDIS enabled (any one of the '-new' ones work) 8.4.4_adb_enabled-new.tar.xz is the current best option - [superbird-tool](https://github.com/Car-Thing-Hax-Community/superbird-tool) -~~Alternative image dump [here](https://mega.nz/file/RptVUAZT#K__JkdCRWDgC3sVSA64YDBsskOTiZXy1_XBhuVNOmFA) if the first one doesnt work~~ Process: - Go to superbird-tool and install it based off your operating system. Come back once you can run `python superbird_tool.py --find_device` and see your Car Thing - Unplug the Car Thing @@ -202,9 +207,10 @@ Process: - Wait a few seconds. If the screen does not turn on, that means you are in boot mode. You can release the buttons - Run `python superbird_tool.py --burn_mode` to enter burn mode > Note: This step may say it fails to enter burn mode. This is okay, continue on as if it worked. There is information in the discord as to why this is. -- Download 8.4.4_adb_enabled-new.tar.xz files from image dumps (linked above) and in that same folder (unzip them) +- Download 8.9.2-thinglabs.zip files from Thingify Tools (linked above) and in that same folder (unzip them) - (Windows only) Download [zadig](https://zadig.akeo.ie/) and install the WinUSB driver for **GX-CHIP** (select it and click "Install Driver") > Alternatively use **libusbK** if it does not work +> you may have to click "Show All devices" to see it - Run `python superbird_tool.py --restore_device /path/to/extracted/firmware/folder` (This may take a while) - After the firmware is flashed, the Car Thing should be ready with ADB enabled. To check, run `adb shell ls -l /usr/share/qt-superbird-app/` and you should see webapp as one of the folders. - Ensure that `adb devices` works and registers `whateveryouridis device` as one of the options