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Ok my GP2X arrived yesterday and i got it off ebay brand new. I told the guy to test it and upgrade the firmware but i dont think he did it properly he upgraded from 1.2.1 to 1.4.0 but now on boot up it says 1.2.1 and in settings info it says 1.4.0. I read the firmware upgrade guide and it says make sure you loaded the files on your sd and make sure it updated during boot up. What should i do? Should i just run the whole update like the gp2x was brand new? Or do i just do half the upgrade?
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Sounds like the seller has updated the programs by running the 1.4.0 patch but not the Kernel. I would perform the entire upgrade from scratch. [Update Kernal then run patch] However, I wait for a second opinion before doing so.
 
Thanks Yaustar still deciding on what to do. What would happen if you are already on firmware 1.4.0 and you put the 1.4.0 upgrade files on your sd would the gp2x know and just skip it all or will it totaly screw up your gp2x? I guess you could say my GP2X is half upgraded and just hoping that if i do it all again that it wont screw up.
 
I think yaustar is right and doing the upgrade from the begining can't be wrong. (I don't know if the Gp2X will ignore the patch if it's already patched, or if it will patch it again.)
If you want to be sure. Downgrade to 1.2 for exemple and upgrade it again to 1.4.

Ps : I know this could sound stupid but :
Use very fresh batteries or Power supply to do those upgrades !
 
I C what about what is mentioned here

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?showtopic=27278

what do you guys think run the whole thing or just the kernal and how do you downgrade iv heard of downgrading PSP but not a GP2X. My gp2x can change the movie palyer clock speed but the battery light at the bottom does not work. Will the battery light work after it has fully upgraded?
Thanks
 
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It looks like the exact same problem and same solution. I believe that 1.4 fixes the battery light
 
I have working battery light since 1.4, Cramfs and open2x.
I have downgraded my gp2X from Cramfs to 1.4 in order to install Open2x.
So there's no problem doing it.

EDIT : I still would like to know (and so you are) if patching a Fw version by itself is effective or not.
anyone ?
 
Well at least my Lexar SD is compatible i will be off to get a power adapter tommorow morning will update u soon thanks for all the help. Also what is CRAMFS?
 
YAY i went out today got an adapter an upgraded the Kernal.img file. Now there is a very noticable extended battery life and battery light. Thanks very much
 
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