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RN102 trying to update from 6.2.5 to 6.4.0 but fails every time...
No matter what I try - auto update or manual my RN102 won't install 6.4.0 and despite saying it has uploaded and then re-booted it re-starts on 6.2.5 I've reset to factory defaults a few times and i...
OK solved by checking other 6.4.0 posts and using the ReadyNAS OS 6: USB Recovery Tool at the link below - it took me 5 different USB sticks before one worked, but when it did it was quick and easy. Note that I held the Backup button down for about 15 seconds whilst booting - both the power and LED light just above the Backup botton were flashing together rapidly, then after about another 10-15 seconds the power light went solid on, followed by the other LED on solidly. It shut down after only a couple of minutes (which I thought was a bit quick), but I removed the USB stick and booted normally and I now have 6.4.0 installed :-) Now to restore my files...
didn't worked for me, even with the recovery tool.
I tried severla usb stick but wasn,t able to install 6.4... with the same usb sticks I was able to reinstall 6.2.5, so I guess the problem aren't the usb sticks... I'm gonna give up...
stick with 6.2.5 until 6.4.1 comes out. 6.4.0 is extremely slow and then now my unit is bricked. I dont think they tested it. It scans the file system and is a pig and now my NAS is stuck at booting....
Mine has been working fine since upgrading to 6.4.0 so I don't think it wil be the sotware that's a problem. I don't run many Apps which may help, but it's certainly not slow.
Sorry I have a RN104(arm based) and I have had nothing but issues with 6.4.0 firmware update
Can confirm (or at least agree with those who have experienced issues) that if you're on 6.2.5 keep it. There's no game-changer in 6.4.0 to risk a stable unit.
Adding to the conversation. I have a unit that that updated to 6.4.0 and it is now practically worthless. Stuck on a blinking activity light, the admin page is rarely available. I don't run any apps and only have a couple of shares via AFP & NFS. Also my 16TB of drives are 84% empty!
Seems they did not even test this update in any real world situation.
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