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==Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
 
==Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
If you have trouble updting your Gemini using the over-the-air udpate mechanism you can follow the guide below to perform a manual update.
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If you have trouble updating your Gemini using the over-the-air udpate mechanism you can follow the guide below to perform a manual update.
  
To proceed, start by downloading the update archive from [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip]. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, just open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.
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To proceed, start by downloading the update archive from [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip]. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, where you just need to open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.
  
You can also download the file on a computer and copy it to your Gemini Download folder in a second stage.
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You can also download the file on a computer and copy it to your Gemini Download folder at a second stage.
  
 
Once the file is downloaded, open the File Manager application
 
Once the file is downloaded, open the File Manager application
  
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Once the download is completed
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Inside File Manager, browse the Download folder inside the Internal Storage to reveal the downloaded ota.zip archive.
 
 
  
  
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==Known Bugs==
 
==Known Bugs==

Revision as of 14:21, 7 May 2019

Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

If you have trouble updating your Gemini using the over-the-air udpate mechanism you can follow the guide below to perform a manual update.

To proceed, start by downloading the update archive from http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, where you just need to open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.

You can also download the file on a computer and copy it to your Gemini Download folder at a second stage.

Once the file is downloaded, open the File Manager application

Screenshot 20190507-084642.png


Inside File Manager, browse the Download folder inside the Internal Storage to reveal the downloaded ota.zip archive.


Screenshot 20190507-084700.png

Known Bugs

  • LEDison has been reported to crash under some circumstancies - we will update the application in the Play Store soon
  • It has been reported that sometimes the Micro SD may 'disappear' - we are investigating, but if this happens to you, just reboot your Gemini
  • The Factory Reset does not work on Android 8 - we are investigating this