It would be nice to have the option to manually download and update the firmware for the core module. I helped my brother setup his Yarbo this past weekend and we couldn’t do anything because it needed a firmware update out of the box. We had no way to manually download it and install it. It took…

If you do a full installation and leave the rover powered up, it should contact the mothership and get the update. If not, yes, you need to get in touch with Support.

I think that is why the OP was suggesting having the ability to manually kick off the update - to avoid needing to go to support.

We sincerely apologize for the delay in support and any inconvenience this has caused. The delay occurred because our support team was unavailable until May 5th, and we completely understand your frustration during the wait. Regarding manual firmware updates, we regret to inform you that this optio…

@Greg - Correct. It was more a suggestion for future Forum users who may run into this. It is unusual that you cannot initiate an update. We’re conditioned as consumers to perform an update when we obtain new devices. Yarbo has two firmwares to update (rover, DC), and each is done differently, whic…

Yep, this never happened. This is why it would be nice if we could manually do the install in these situations where it never seems to make that connection for the auto update.

Is it possible to add some sort of indicators of progress for the auto update then? In other words something that shows if it’s happening and where it’s at in the process. (5%…10%…etc…) As the end user we’re left wondering if anything is even happening (which in this case nothing was). It’d be g…

That already exists at the bottom of the diagnostics. It usually always says 100% after the update. When it’s in progress you will see the progress in real time until it reboots.

I had no idea what that was referencing. That’s good information to know. Thank you! Is the intent that you should be looking in that area/screen/page when the core is needing/doing a firmware update?

Not really. Just informational really. Useful if there is a hung update or some other issue.

Manual Firmware Update for Core Module

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Greg May 8, 2025, 4:24pm 10

This is helpful info. Can you add this clarification to the article that discusses firmware updates? Consider incorporating Bryan’s comment on that page as well.

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