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OS6 now works on x86 Legacy WARNING: NO NTGR SUPPORT!
Update: It is now unofficially possible using NTGR images to update legacy hardware to os6.X
See Post #3, for directions to install 6.2.1 on x86 Ultra and Pro Models. (ARM NOT SUPPORTED by this OS)
Be forewarned, this requires a SYSTEM WIPE and likely voids any warranty support from NTGR
Supported so far: pro 2/4/6, ultra 2/4/6, old pro / Pioneer Pro, 2100v2
Not Supported: NVX and 2100v1
Thanks go out to "HomeBrew Anonymous" for making this possible.
Update 2: A firmware image to downgrade back to 4.2.26 is now available. See this thread. While this downgrade should get you a working system again on the supported firmware, be forewarned this requires a SYSTEM WIPE and NetGear also does not provide support for this downgrade. If you have issues seek help on these forums.
Original Post/Gripes
I have been reading these forums since Monday's announcement and there has been a resounding "ooof" regarding the fact the Ultras and Pros are unsupported for future OS improvements.
To clear the air: it would appear Netgear will never support os6 on past hardware. I have almost come to grips with this, and at least they have been open and honest with their forward direction and aren't stringing us along. viewtopic.php?f=138&t=70131
The upside is our devices still work and are mostly stable and eventually we can upgrade to a new shell that has os6 support, but in the meantime our $500-1000 investment is unable to take advantage of modern features we all desire.
I don't think I can add a poll here at RN forums, but I would like to garner support for a 100% unsupported home brew of the os6 on Pro6 units.
If we get enough support perhaps a talented member(s) here would help release a homebrew of sorts.
The 3 main caveats are:
1. Netgear will never be held responsible/your warranty is void
2. A format is required (new FS and OS)
3. Data loss is highly possible
If you are still interested please post a reply to this thread.
mdgm and I have decided that its time to lock this thread. So please do post any new OS6 on Legacy issues on their own threads.
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maboehme wrote:
Edit:
BTW: Using Chrome Version 34.0.1847.116 m frontview does not load, afte the 'welcome screen' (Netgear Readynas Version 6.1.7) nothing happends any more.
I've had this exact problem accessing the OS6 GUI with Google Chrome for the last three OS6 versions. Internet Explorer 9, 10 and 11 all work fine though. Weird right :?:
Yes, known since January.maboehme wrote: BTW: Using Chrome Version 34.0.1847.116 m frontview does not load, afte the 'welcome screen' (Netgear Readynas Version 6.1.7) nothing happends any more. - Thanks for reposting the Chrome issue. Was just about to ask that question this morning after rebooting the device several times. Should be noted that iTunes management page and Photos II are also inaccessible via Chrome (or at least they are on my box).
ReadyNAS Ultra 4
*Update*
Ok, maybe i spoke too soon. I was getting the home page, now I am getting Page cant be displayed, in both Chrome and in IE. RAIDar will show me the box and I can browse the shares from my PC, so it is not networking. The only things I have done to it since installing OS 6.1.17 is (1) turn on iTunes Server, (2) restore music files, (3) turn on Photos II, (4) restore photos, (5) went to bed because there was gigs of data copying. It was all finished this morning, but now the Web Interface is inaccessible.
*Update 2*
Found some other threads that mentioned issues accessing Frontview because of corrupt/incorrect conf files for BitTorrent and Photos. I did a factory reset and Frontview will load again. And I made sure I enable SSH before doing anything else. ATCIS wrote: maboehme wrote:
Edit:
BTW: Using Chrome Version 34.0.1847.116 m frontview does not load, afte the 'welcome screen' (Netgear Readynas Version 6.1.7) nothing happends any more.
I've had this exact problem accessing the OS6 GUI with Google Chrome for the last three OS6 versions. Internet Explorer 9, 10 and 11 all work fine though. Weird right :?:
Thanks for this information. After hours bashing head for trying to access Frontview from Chrome. I finally was successful in accessing Frontview with Safari. :) Yes Werid!- Hi all,
with the new beta of 6.1.8 frontview workes again with Chrome:Notable changes since ReadyNASOS 6.1.7
1. [RC1] Support for Google Chrome version 34.
2. [RC1] Fix for potential volume mounting issue across reboots.
3. [RC1] Fix backup manager not aborting on out of space errors.
Is anyone else having problems with 6.1.7+ and native fancontrol on a Pro6? Even wite the new beta the os thinks the fan ist dead and ist sending emailalerts every 10 minutes...
Best regards,
Martin - I'm seeing it too, but I had the hacks in place (fancontrol/lm_sensors). I've heard of reports of the same problem with a factory default install too, sadly.
- Hi developers,
just want to say 'thank you' for adding LCD support on Pro6!!! Works great!
Best regards,
Martin - Pro4 with OS 6.1.8 + fancontrol = second life for my ReadyNAS!! All works great (including LCD). Thank you.
- Do I still need to change things manually for fan and LCD to work with a Ultra 4?
- There is support for the Ultra 4 fan and LCD in OS6
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