Firmware Update Procedure Questions

[Eric1968]

I'd like to listen to something in pure technical tune. Look at Sub-highlight title: Remote Update Environment.
If lucky enough, someone knowing on BSD UNIX, expertise says something, it would be highly appreciated. Like Flash Stock Rom as you play smartphone well.
I know the Two files size different, First instance remind myself of not renaming, so need advance expertise to advise how to modify the file, a creative idea. Idea occurred because TSRC made a mistake that the SD program file(.fwu) put into the same remote file program section.

Don't waste your time. You'll need to have access to the Ricoh source code, which is impossible. And altering firmware files can cause serious problems. If you can't find the firmware, why not call Ricoh and ask for it, (if you're certified), instead of trying to hack the firmware.

Allthough NetBSD is open source, the BSD licence doesn't forbid anyone to make it closed source. The licence says something like: "Do with it whatever you want, but don't complain if it doesn't work."

By the way, why are you using multiple accounts here?

[Tonerbomb]

Don't waste your time. You'll need to have access to the Ricoh source code, which is impossible. And altering firmware files can cause serious problems. If you can't find the firmware, why not call Ricoh and ask for it, (if you're certified), instead of trying to hack the firmware.

Allthough NetBSD is open source, the BSD licence doesn't forbid anyone to make it closed source. The licence says something like: "Do with it whatever you want, but don't complain if it doesn't work."

By the way, why are you using multiple accounts here?

He's going to brick it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eric1968]

He's going to brick it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He has been given enough warnings not to do this, so it's his reponsibility. Controller Boards and Engine Boards are not the cheapest parts.

[Gift]

Models that have the Smart Operation Panel option can load the firmware for the normal panel and NOP machines can load firmware firmware for the SOP. Either error can have major unfavorable results. Improper firmware loading can cause the NVRAM and/or the controller board to have to be replaced in order to recover.

That's true plus some other possible limitations like different BCU firmware for different MP201 board revisions - pick the wrong one and say goodbye to your board

I was just referring to 95% of the update scenarios that are business as usual...

[peterxu256]

That's true plus some other possible limitations like different BCU firmware for different MP201 board revisions - pick the wrong one and say goodbye to your board

I was just referring to 95% of the update scenarios that are business as usual...

Thank you for remark regarding BCU firmware for different MP201 board revisions, I did once while first approaching the industry. I still remember something like "new engine board is only appliable to the firmware, old board type cannot use the firmware......: AT that time don't pay too much attention to illustration or firmware history. Anyhow, we're not Computer IT or OS experts, should not involve in too much on firmware.

thanks Folks