Frequently Asked Question
How to update 8 Series Kernel?
Last Updated 28 days ago
- Please install SiliconLab VCOM or VCOM Driver if the terminal uses USB interface.
- CDC VCOM Driver is for: 82xx, 86xx and 87xx terminals.
- SiliconLab VCOM Driver is for: 80xx, 83xx, 84xx and 85xx terminals
- Download ProgLoad.exe to PCs.
- Please go to Kernel Menu by one of instructions below.
- Method A:
- Take out the main battery then put it back
- Press "7" + "1" keys simultaneously and power on.
- Method B:
- Press "7" + "9" keys simultaneously and power on go to System menu.
- Power off terminal.
- Press "7" + "1" keys simultaneously and power on
- Method A:
- Please select “Kernel Update”
- Select interface as CDC VCOM, VCOM or RS232.
- Connect 8xxx terminal with USB Cable, RS232 Cable, or cradle to PC.
If the interface is USB, once it connects to the PC, PC will generate a
VCOM. The port number can be found in Device Manager. - Open ProgLoad.exe.
- Select COM Port and .SHX file and click OK to load file.