New Neato FW Spotted 3.0.17235

[kamiraa]

:thumbup:

are YOU the next generation Neato, with the answering questions feature built in haha

[neato]

[Ralph-G]

I haven't had time to try to track the source of the message but my best guess it that it was in the system software and was made active by a date sensitive time bomb based on the normal software update schedule.

[djos]

wow, that is interesting.

[BuBu]

I also tried to see on my Neato if there was an update... it's answer is a bit confusing to me

[kamiraa]

I also tried to see on my Neato if there was an update... it's answer is a bit confusing to me

LOL, I lost it

[Ralph-G]

Yes, I guess for those of us who are software adept it is possible to program the screen to show anything that you want, however this is not the case with me. As I said previously I have not connected the Neato to a computer for any purpose whatsoever.
The XV 21 is only 3 weeks old and has the following:

SN 0017176
SW 3.0.17235
LDS V2.6.15295
Board Rev 64
Board SW 17242

Each time the XV 21 is turned on the screen shows that a new software is available and it has to be acknowledge with the OK soft switch before the machine will run.

Mine is a genuine enquiry to see if any one else with a new XV 21 has a similar experience.

[kamiraa]

Yes, I guess for those of us who are software adept it is possible to program the screen to show anything that you want, however this is not the case with me. As I said previously I have not connected the Neato to a computer for any purpose whatsoever.
The XV 21 is only 3 weeks old and has the following:

SN 0017176
SW 3.0.17235
LDS V2.6.15295
Board Rev 64
Board SW 17242

Each time the XV 21 is turned on the screen shows that a new software is available and it has to be acknowledge with the OK soft switch before the machine will run.

Mine is a genuine enquiry to see if any one else with a new XV 21 has a similar experience.

Ralph I think that basically means that the internal memory had a bit flip, and has become corrupt along the way (it happens)

The only way to fix it, is to rewrite the internal PROM with new code from a validated source (regular upgrade cycle).

I would do the "upgrade" which is just push a good version of code to the internal memory. Correct me if I'm wrong Neato.

[denodan]

My Neato xv-21 running 3.0.17235 has never successfully docked. It just comes back and stops about a foot away from the docking station. No backup dance. The docking station has 4-5 feet of clearance on each side. This is already my 2nd unit.

Is it safe to downgrade the firmware to 2.6? I heard docking was better in 2.6. Thanks!

Mine is also using 3.0.17235 and so far has always docked perfectly, even from the other side of the house.

[denodan]

My Neato xv-21 running 3.0.17235 has never successfully docked. It just comes back and stops about a foot away from the docking station. No backup dance. The docking station has 4-5 feet of clearance on each side. This is already my 2nd unit.

Is it safe to downgrade the firmware to 2.6? I heard docking was better in 2.6. Thanks!

I would not downgrade if I where you?


Not only is the XV-21 with firmware 3.0 the newest Neato, it also has some major hardware changes within the mobo. So even if you could load the older firmware into the unit it would not be compatible.



Mine is also using 3.0.17235 and so far has always docked perfectly, even from the other side of the house.

[BuBu]

Yes, I guess for those of us who are software adept it is possible to program the screen to show anything that you want, however this is not the case with me. As I said previously I have not connected the Neato to a computer for any purpose whatsoever.

Basically I just reused your picture and used a graphic program to draw on it. I had big fun making the Neato display a trollface

[Vetekli]

Any new ETA on the update?

[Ralph-G]

Hi Guys,

There is nothing wrong with our XV 21. It returns to base for recharge, etc. other than having the software message and sometimes not cleaning all of the rooms in our relatively cluttered house.

I have tried to find a means of contacting Neato Tech support but the web site doesn't help. If anyone knows an email address or similar it would be much appreciated as I don't want to try anything without getting some advice form the manufacturer.

Ralph
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[aziesemer2]

Hi Guys,

There is nothing wrong with our XV 21. It returns to base for recharge, etc. other than having the software message and sometimes not cleaning all of the rooms in our relatively cluttered house.

I have tried to find a means of contacting Neato Tech support but the web site doesn't help. If anyone knows an email address or similar it would be much appreciated as I don't want to try anything without getting some advice form the manufacturer.

Ralph
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It won't visit a room if you open the door after it do the perimeter. All the times I thought my Neato lost a room was because I forgot I opened the door after that.

[Zerxer]

Hi Guys,

There is nothing wrong with our XV 21. It returns to base for recharge, etc. other than having the software message and sometimes not cleaning all of the rooms in our relatively cluttered house.

I have tried to find a means of contacting Neato Tech support but the web site doesn't help. If anyone knows an email address or similar it would be much appreciated as I don't want to try anything without getting some advice form the manufacturer.

Ralph
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customercare at neatorobotics dot com

[neato]

Hi Guys,

There is nothing wrong with our XV 21. It returns to base for recharge, etc. other than having the software message and sometimes not cleaning all of the rooms in our relatively cluttered house.

I have tried to find a means of contacting Neato Tech support but the web site doesn't help. If anyone knows an email address or similar it would be much appreciated as I don't want to try anything without getting some advice form the manufacturer.

Ralph

Sorry you are having trouble with your Neato

Please call Neato Customer Care 24/7 at (1-877-296-3286) and describe this issue.

The contact information for Neato is under the About -> Contact Us section of the web site.

[Ralph-G]

Thanks for your help.

For whatever reason each time I Google neatorobitics it takes me to the UK site which has no contact details. I will try the email address that you gave but phoning is not really practical since I in Australia.

Ralph

[neato]

The Neato web site makes a guess at your country. In the upper right hand corner you can select the country/language.

[OntheWay]

Prevent Neato from chewing mini-ends of one-side-connected USB cables. It can accidentally suck firmware update alerts. Now we want it capable of draining the firmware's itself too.

[Ralph-G]

It would seem that the software upgrade message was date related as it no longer appears on start up. But I really do wish that customercare@neatorobotics.com had replied to my email requesting advice.
Ralph