V2 firmware update issues

[Maxfarmer]

Somewhere along the way, I think I screwed the update order up and now have my v2 stuck in dead poll mode but am not able to upload any firmware onto it. I really hope it’s an easy fix but am fearing the worst!
Right now it says that my current boot block version is: 2.05.004 and my current firmware is: N/A
When I do try to load or program it to the 4_72 file in 7.5, it claims the v2 is not in dead poll mode even though the yellow lights are still flashing on the v2. When I check on v2 through efilive8, it claims it IS in dead poll mode and will remain so until I update the firmware...
Did I wreck my v2??
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[cindy@efilive]

You should be able to recover the device. Firmware updates are managed through V8 software, not V7.5.

There are instructions with photos located here that may assist you.
https://support.efilive.com/kb_article.php?ref=7243-SFGL-2949

Make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest public release. Based on your bootblock your device hasn

[Maxfarmer]

You should be able to recover the device. Firmware updates are managed through V8 software, not V7.5.

There are instructions with photos located here that may assist you.
https://support.efilive.com/kb_article.php?ref=7243-SFGL-2949

Make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest public release. Based on your bootblock your device hasn

Thanks for the reply and the link! I will try it this evening.
I am curious about what the end of your post was supposed to say though as well...?

[cindy@efilive]

I was out of the office and tried to use the app on my iPad. I did notice that it had cut off my text, but editing it via iPad didn't correct it...sorry.

What I did try and say was, bootblock and firmware work hand in hand. I think you will find you'll need to program firmware to get the device up and running, then you'll need to update the bookblock. I think once the bootblock is updated you'll have to update the firmware again.

I think your bootblock would have to be more than 5 years old.

Let us know how you go!

Cheers
Cindy

[Maxfarmer]

I was out of the office and tried to use the app on my iPad. I did notice that it had cut off my text, but editing it via iPad didn't correct it...sorry.

What I did try and say was, bootblock and firmware work hand in hand. I think you will find you'll need to program firmware to get the device up and running, then you'll need to update the bookblock. I think once the bootblock is updated you'll have to update the firmware again.

I think your bootblock would have to be more than 5 years old.

Let us know how you go!

Cheers
Cindy

Hello again. Sorry for the delay.
The link that you provided was/is the process I initially had tried. After I select

[Maxfarmer]

I’m sorry I didn’t realize I was cut off again in my post.
Once I select “update boot block” like the link you provided states, I’m told my V2 will remain in dead poll mode unti I update the firmware. This is where I have a problem. Unlike all pictures I’ve seen, my firmware version and date are listed as “N/A” but firmware status says “OK”.
I also do not have any listings of any firmware files in the box below the “firmware version” box. At the bottom of the link provided is where it refers me to the help file within the EFI live program on my computer.
I believe there is where I read that I should have updated my firmware using EFI live 7.5 FIRST before doing the boot block update in EFI live 8.
As of now it’s still just stuck in dead poll mode.
Thanks again,
Jason

[cindy@efilive]

I've done a bit more research for you.

Bootblock V2.05.04 requires firmware V2.05.14 and must be installed updated via V7 software. That firmware can be found here https://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?8834-FlashScan-Bootblock-Upgrade-Failed

Once that firmware is installed, you can update the bootblock and then the firmware to bring you to the current versions.

Cheers
Cindy

[Maxfarmer]

Thanks that link was very helpful. But I think this leads me to the same issue as before.. when I run the flashscan firmware programmer app in the 7.5 folder, it does not recognize my flashscan as being in dead poll mode, even though my flashscan is flashing the lights as if its in dead poll mode. No matter if I try hitting the "status" button, or by trying to load a firmware file. Also, the firmware file in the link provided is a .efw file, but when looking for that file to try programming with it, it appears that the app is looking for .ffw files. Sorry once again and thanks for being patient with me!

[Maxfarmer]

I actually think I finally got it! I misread one of the threads and was trying to use the firmware programming tool in 7.5 instead of the "efilive explorer" app. Once I found the correct app to use, I THINK I got some firmware reloaded into it. Thanks so much for all your guidance!

[cindy@efilive]

That