Proper way to update Vero 4k?

I’m a long-time linux geek.

I have always used apt-get dist-upgrade on my Pi-based OSMC boxes, because I have had trouble with automatic updates via the MyOSMC app in the past.

Since I am starting fresh with a Vero, is there a reason that I should AVOID the command-line with the Vero?

I’m doing its inital update (fresh out of the box) with the MyOSMC app. However, if it’s not harmful to the vero to use the command line, I’d prefer to do that. It seems like the MyOSMC app only updates the OSMC/Kodi comonents and not the entire system.

MyOSMC does run a dist-upgrade so that means that:

a. MyOSMC does update the whole system with all packages installed via apt-get install
b. You are free to run apt-get dist-upgrade from command line

MyOSMC just will only announce that a new update is available if OSMc has published an update to avoid people will be notified for each single debian package update.

I advise updating via My OSMC if possible, because it’s how most users update and it’s the best way to do so (suppression of debconf choices for example).

But both are supported.

Sam

Ive had problems with the MyOSMC updater on my Pis in the past. It downloads the update and then fails the install. This is primarily why I started using the command line. I’ll try using MyOSMC exclusively on the Vero to see if the problem returns.

If that happens, post a debug log so we can see what’s going on. I’m not aware of any
long standing issues with the updater.

I’ve forgotten: how do I get that info to you? Do I have to enable debug mode before the update attempt?

It’s all covered here: How to submit a useful support request - General - OSMC

OK. I’ll see if I can get the Pi to act up and send you some logs.

Is your Internet connection stable? If it drops out, then the downloads for update packages could fail and give you an update failed message. But checking for updates again and installing would be fine (no adverse effects)

Internet is stable…just very slow (1.5Mbps). Command-line updates always work. I would think they would be susceptible to the same problems if I had an unstable connection, right?

The command line will wait longer for timeouts.

Anyway – without any logs, this is all speculation. Hopefully things will
work just fine on the new Vero 4K :slight_smile:

Id still like to know what’s up. I plan to move that Pi to the bedroom, so having it functional is preferred.

Besides…I don’t like mysteries!

Once I can get some logs of the behavior, I’ll send them in.