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--- ccgx:beta-testing [2020-11-24 10:10] – [What not to do?] 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.
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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