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Adds release versions
== First Boot ==
== First Boot ==
First boot could take some time. Don't be impatient and wait until you see the splash screen with the logo. If you have a recent kit (V3, V4 & V5) and the display remains black after 1 minute, please, re-check the instructions above and re-burn the SD-card again. If this still don't work, try with a different SD-card before reporting in the [https://discourse.zynthian.org forum]. For solving SD-card issues, it could be useful to [https://raspberrytips.com/green-and-red-light-on-raspberry-pi check the RPi4 status LEDs].
First boot could take some time. Be patient and wait until you see the splash screen with the logo. If you have a recent kit (V3, V4 & V5) and the display remains black after 1 minute, please, re-check the instructions above and re-burn the SD-card again. If this still doesn't work, try with a different SD-card before reporting in the [https://discourse.zynthian.org forum]. For solving SD-card issues, it could be useful to [https://raspberrytips.com/green-and-red-light-on-raspberry-pi check the RPi4 status LEDs].
Once you see the splash screen, it could take some minutes until the system is ready. You deserve a beer, or at less some some tea or coffee. When the first-boot process finishes, the zynthian will reboot and you will be in the main menu, ready to play.
Once you see the splash screen, it could take some minutes until the system is ready. You deserve a beer, or at least some tea or coffee. When the first-boot process finishes, the zynthian will reboot and you will be in the main menu, ready to play.
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* Once logged-in, go to Hardware -> Kit and select your kit version or "Custom". Click on save button.
* Once logged-in, go to Hardware -> Kit and select your kit version or "Custom". Click on save button.
* Then, if you have a custom hardware configuration, configure each device: Audio, Display, Wiring. Use "Dummies" if you don't use any encoder/switch. Don't forget to save your configuration after each step.
* Then, if you have a custom hardware configuration, configure each device: Audio, Display, Wiring. Use "Dummies" if you don't use any encoder/switch. Don't forget to save your configuration after each step.
* When everything is configured, you can reboot Zynthian using the System -> Reboot menu item
* When everything is configured, you can reboot zynthian using the System -> Reboot menu item
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== Choosing a software / firmware version ==
The image you download will set zynthian to the corresponding version, e.g. if you download the stable image then your zynthian will be configured to use that stable release. You can change the version in webconf -> Software options. The table below details how each version behaves and gives some hint as to which you may prefer.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ zynthian versions
|-
! Release type !! Example version !! Risk level !! Description
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| Stable || zynthian-2409 || Safe || The current major release. This is what most users should select and is what each stable release image will be configured for. Only fully tested, stable updates (point releases) will be advertised. If you want to experience the latest fixes and enhancements but want a stable platform, this is recommended. (See point release below for those who want even lower risk.)
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| Staging || oram || Adventurous || Staging branch is where fixes and enhancements to the current stable release are tested before being released in the next point release. Users who want to use the latest version with fairly low risk and early access to updates may choose this version. If you were using staging before its major release, you will continue with the same update experience.
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| Point release || zynthian-2409.0|| Paranoid || A point release is a specific stable update. Chosing a point release will lock the zynthian to that stable version and will not receive any further updates. For users who have found a version that works and do not want any further changes.
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| Development || bug/1196_zynaptic || Desperate || A branch that is developing or testing a specific fix or change. This branch may not include other fixes and will ultimately become a dead-end. For developers and users wanting to test a specific development effort.
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| Next Staging || strauss || Wreckless || The bleeding edge development for the next major release. This branch will change without warning and my be broken at any time. For developers and the most adventurous users.
|}
== Build your own SD-image ==
== Build your own SD-image ==