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--- ccgx:beta-testing [2018-12-06 07:13] – mvader
+++ ccgx:beta-testing [2023-07-05 07:30] (current) – [How to join the program?] 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.
-==== Where should I post possible issues? ====
+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.
 If the problem also exists with the official release; then contact normal support.
-If the problem only exists in the beta version, then please reply to the emails containing the change logs; or send them to the [[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/victron-dev-venus|dev-venus mailing list]]. Do not raise issues on //Disqus// pages, Comminity forum - or any of the regular support channels for bugs in beta versions.
+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.
 And don't forget to mention which test version you are using.
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 ==== How to join the program? ====
 Go to Settings -> Firmware -> Online updates -> Update to, and there select //Latest release candidate//.
-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
-You will find the Venus GX images in the directory titled: //beaglebone///.
+Which directory to use depends on the GX Device you have:
+  * Venus GX: beaglebone
+  * Cerbo GX: einstein
+  * MultiPlus-II GX, or EasySolar-II GX: nanopi
-==== How do I know if the firmware I am running is a beta version? ====
-Beta versions are marked with a tilde (~) followed by the test version number. For example, v2.06~12 is test version number 12 of version v2.06. When releasing the final version of v2.06, the tilde and test number are removed, and the firmware is simply released as v2.06.
-==== Where can I find the change logs? ====
+==== How do I know if the firmware I am running is a offical release? ====
-Change logs of the official releases are on [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]].
-Change logs of the test versions are emailed to the test group. They can also be found on the [[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/victron-dev-venus|developers mailing list]].
+Official releases have a clean version number, ie v2.06, or v2.10.
+Version with a tilde in their version number, are either internal test versions, or beta versions.
+For example, v2.06~12 is test version number 12 of version v2.06. The next build will be v2.06~13, and so forth. When releasing the final version of v2.06, the tilde and test number are removed, and the firmware is officially released as v2.06.
+==== 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]], as pinned posts to the top of that page.
+Change logs of the official releases are on [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]].
 ==== I have a problem, how can I return to the previous version? ====
 You can always return to the previously installed version:
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 ==== How can I unsubscribe to the emails? ====
-By un-joining the program: Go to Settings -> Firmware -> Online updates -> Update to, and there select //Latest release//. As long as you are using //release-candidates// or //beta// versions of our software, it will not be possible to unsubscribe. Not even by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email.
+Only be changing the parameter in the Victron equipment (ie. GX Device) that configures it to use beta software. See next chapter.
+==== How can I leave the beta testing program? ====
+On your GX Device, go to Settings -> Firmware -> Online updates -> Update to.
+There, select //Latest release//.
+The other option, //Release-candidate// is the setting that enables the beta testing participation.