Updating Your MVP
We release new features and improvements regularly. Keeping your MVP up to date ensures you have the latest features and improvements.
How to Update
1. Connect to the Internet
Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top bar of the MVP UI to connect your MVP to a Wi-Fi network with internet access.
2. Check for Updates
When an update is available, the Dashboard's MVP Version section automatically displays a notification. The update availability is pushed in real time from the 4CAST cloud -- no manual check required.
If your MVP is up to date, the card shows "Your MVP is up to date."
If there is no internet, the card shows "Connect to Internet to check for updates."
Critical updates are flagged with "Important Update Available. Please download now."
Click the version card to open the Update Dialog.
3. Download the Update
The Update Dialog shows the available version and details. Press Download to begin downloading the update package from the cloud.
[SCREENSHOT: Update dialog showing version info and download button with progress bar]
A progress bar with percentage and status text tracks the download.
If your MVP is not connected to the internet when an update is available, the dialog will prompt you to connect to Wi-Fi first.
4. Apply the Update
Once downloaded, the dialog shows "MVP v___ Update Ready." Click Apply Update to begin the update process.
A warning dialog appears:
CRITICAL WARNING: DO NOT power off the MVP during the update process. Once you click "Proceed," do not touch the MVP or the USB cable. Interruption during this process can render the device non-functional.
[SCREENSHOT: Update warning dialog with the PROCEED button]
Click Proceed to confirm.
After Updating
Once the update completes:
The browser will automatically refresh after a few seconds
The Dashboard will show the new version number
All your video files, lighting clips, and configurations are preserved
Tips
Don't rush: Let the update process complete fully before interacting with the device.
Check release notes: The update dialog shows what's new in each version.
Related Pages
The User Interface (UI) -- Browser access and Wi-Fi setup
The MVP Dashboard -- Where update notifications appear
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