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→Manual firmware update for Cosmo Communicator with Android FOTA Update v20
=='''THIS PAGE IS OUTDATED!'''=='''Please note that this page is now outdated. ''' '''If you experiment problems with v20 firmware, please update to v22.''' ==Manual firmware update for Cosmo Communicatior (Communicator with Android FOTA Update v20 firmware)==The following guide explains how <span style="color: #ff0000;">'''DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE V20 FIRMWARE<br />'''</span> <span style="color: #ff0000;">'''THIS PAGE IS NOW OUTDATED, PLEASE UPDATE to manually update the Cosmo Communicator firmware from version 20 to version 21.v22'''</span>
We received some reports from users that have troubles with the v20 version, including:
If you are experiencing problems with the v20 firmware, you can follow this guide to manually update to version v21, which will fix the issues above. Please be aware that a factory reset will be necessary when updating to version v21. Make sure you copy all your data before proceed.
<span style="color: #ff0000;">'''WARNING: All you data held only on the device will be deleted if you follow this process. Please make sure that you have backed up all your files and data from the device safely, before continuing this process.'''</span>
Before starting, make sure your current version is v20:
The following guide explains how to manually update the Cosmo Communicator firmware from version 20 to version 21. To manually install update to the v21 firmware proceed as follows:
# From your Cosmo, download the [https://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/CosmoFirmware/fota_v20_v21_update/Updatepackage.zip v21 over the air update herefirmware] and save it in the default Downloads folder. The downloaded file is named Updatepackage.zip
# The next step will move the Updatepackage.zip file from the Downloads folder to the root of the internal storage:
#* Run the '''Files '''application
# Run the Settings application
# Scroll to the bottom and select System<br />[[File:Screenshot_20200328-134900.png|center|800x400px|center|border]]
# Select Wireless update<br />[[File:Screenshot_20200328-134907.png|center|800x400px|border]]
# Now tap on the advanced menu icon on the top-right of the screen<br />[[File:Screenshot_20200328-161038.png|center|800x400px|border]]
Your Cosmo will now start the installation of the v21 firmware. After the installation ends, your device will reboot and it will ask prompt for the current password. The device might complain about the password being wrong, and eventually will present a screen showing 'Decryption Unsuccessful", as in the screenshot below. [[File:Screenshot2.jpg|center|800x699px|border]] [[File:09.jpg|center|800x600px|border]] To proceedcontinue, enter any password and press tap on the the 'ResetPhone' button. The device will begin a factory reset and after that your device will be fully updated to the new firmware. [[File:Screenshot_2020-03-28_at_17.27.34.jpg|center|800x706px|border]]
