Pearl/Hydroroot Controller Firmware Update Guide using USB Stick

Pearl/Hydroroot Controller Firmware Update Guide using USB Stick

Save the firmware (bin) file to the USB stick.

Insert the USB stick in the upper left slot.

Navigate to Menu System- Press ENTER

Navigate to Firmware

Press ENTER to highlight

Press ENTER to enter Firmware Menu

Press ENTER to highlight Update

Use UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired Firmware version.  In this example, it is 1.16.977. Once selected, press ENTER to start. The software will verify the content of the file.

With Yes highlighted, press ENTER

The upgrade will initiate.  Do not power off. Once done, press ENTER.

After the Firmware has been updated and the controller is ON, wait for 1 minute, and the controller will automatically copy the menu file from the USB. Unit will reboot.  Remove the USB drive.

The lower left corner is the new FW version.

Press the LEFT key if needed to navigate back to this screen from the HOME screen.

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