How to update Google TV Logitech Revue with Android Honeycomb 3.1 Firmware version
Have a Logitech’s Google TV Revue with you? Then we are here to tell you in the due course of the article on how you can update with the latest version of Honeycomb 3.1. With the recent reports of new Logitech Revue companion boxes are being shipped with the honeycomb 3.1 version of firmware, you no longer will have to feel unlucky as we will guide you for updating with the same. Though Google has announced that it will be pushing an OTA update for Google TV in the form of Honeycomb 3.1 which is a very feature rich update which comes with the power of the Android Market Place which has over 3 Lakh applications, it has not given any particular date on by when it will be pushing the update.
So, with a simple procedure which we will be seeing over a period of this article we will see on how to update Google TV with Honeycomb 3.1 release. Please note that this is not the actual update release which is released by the Logitech or Google, it’s just the beta release which got leaked from the house of Google, official though. You can also refer to the Google TV Honeycomb 3.1 screen shots from here.
Procedure to update Google TV Logitech Revue with Honeycomb 3.1:
- First up you need to download the Honeycomb 3.1 update Zip file in your computer and then copy the same as it is without modifying or renaming the file to your USB drive which is of the format FAT 32. Ensure that you have placed this file in the root of your USB Drive which is in the path of (/mnt/usb/update.zip or say in the path of E:\update.zip) so that you can easily find the same in the recovery mode.
- Now, all you need to do is to just plug this USB loaded with the update.zip file into any one of the USB Ports located in the Logitech’s Google TV Revue Box. Once you plug the USB drive into the Google Revue box you will now need to hold the connect button which will be there at the back of the Google Revue box. Once its pressed you will see the Revue Logo and then box will be rebooting on its own. Now you will have to press the FN key which is the function key and also the left arrow after which the recovery menu will be coming up on your TV Screen which is nothing but the recovery mode.
- Now, when the Google TV Logo will show up on your tv screen after which you need to press the FN key and the Left arrow. Pressing this will take you to the recovery menu.
- Now, all you need to select is the “Apply update from sdcard:/update.zip”.
- Now, after this the Google Revue will be verifying the Signature of the package which is there in the FAT 32 USB drive and then the installation will take place with a boot loader along with the recovery image.
- Now, the Logitech Revue will verify the update and will reboot which is the normal procedure. Please note that the booting might take longer time than expected and at this point of time don’t interrupt the process of the firmware update as this may even brick the device.
- Now, once the device boots up, you will have to proceed to setup the Google TV from the scratch which will include all the settings right from the pairing of the remote to the setting up of the connection settings.
- Please note that sometimes you may experience issues like Force close errors, just let the app force close and then re open the same.
So, in this way you have easily updated your Google TV Logitech Revue with the latest Android version of Honeycomb 3.1 version which also brings in the Android Market Place. Do let us know in the comments section on how this all new update has fared for you. Just in case if you face any issues then don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments section below so that we will ensure that all your issues are sorted out at the earliest.
Will you be able to update to the official Honeycomb update once it’s released?
no, you need to manually apply the update!
Is it possible to update revue back to stork software from honeycomb update?
no, you cannot go back to the version!
Hi..
Will my Revue be capable of receiving Official OTA update after flashing this update.zip file.
no, you need to update manually for which we will come up with the procedure as soon as OTA for Revue arrives!
Hi,
Thanks for the advice!!
I am following the steps as outlined however when the device reboots and I see the google TV logo and I press FN + left arrow key(and hold) I do not see the recovery menu. I have tried repeatedly with no success, has anyone else had issues like this, is it a bit tricky with timing? Does it require press/hold?
Thanks,
Greg
press the button which is there at the back of your Revue box!
If you can’t get recovery mode to load still, check out the beginning of this video. its was pretty simple
It doesn’t work. I was able to get into recovery and select the update, but the file is not correct.
is your pen drive converted to FAT 32 file system!?
I couldn’t get mine into recovery mode either tried everything.
how you tried to enter recovery mode?
So, has anyone successfully completed this? Also, is it pretty much the same one released for the Sony TV’s? Would you say there is alot of risk installing this?
Thanks in advance,
dustin
updates for Logitech Revue will soon be launched!
Yes it Works fine, NETFLIX is not available in this release….
Turn unplug it. Then as you turn it on wait one second and then push connect button and hold
When it resets and you see the box with down arrow let go and hold FN and Left arrow
then proceed in recovery mode…. hope this helps
Which left arrow? the back button or the left Dpad?
yes, the back button in your Revue keyboard
1.) It’s somewhat hard to get in the recovery mode and my trick was to press all keys that have an “arrow left” one after another with the highest frequency I could achieve with my fingers as soon as the picture “TV and arrow down” appears.It took me 5-8 trys pressing “*” on the back… Finally it came up with the recovery menu. Oh, and perhaps you should use new batteries for the keyboard
2.) In contrary to the mentioned first bulletpoint in the article, I *had to* rename the file to “update.zip” on the USB stick – it didn’t recognize the longish original name. Also, it didn’t recognize the file, when it was written from a mac.
and tadaaah! some minutes and some configuration later i had the new G-TV. Now looking forward for the final version, as this version has still some glitches…
I convert, pen drive converted to FAT 32 file system!?
please
se puede convertir a FAT 32, mientras que Formateo de la unidad!..
como puedo convertir pen drive en archivo FAT 32 , expliqueme porfavor
se puede convertir a FAT 32, mientras que Formateo de la unidad!
Yes but no NETFLIX APP, Teamviewer and games.. very basic
Alex ,
Indeed there is no netflix , there is one way to get the netflix back
you have to install the Honeycomb 3.1 UserDebug
it will be updated int he next version!
Update was successfully done but while setting up it goes up to sign in to Google account , seems there is connection problem or data base to connect wireless / or path to Google account is not configure in the firmware. Seems i loose $109.99
Any one trying please wait for official update. Or if you want to try go ahead and arrange to get other at same time.
i have the copy of video if you wish to see.
lol………………………….lol
I’m a Mac user – don’t know that that matters but need you to know. I’ve reformatted a usb drive in MS-DOS (FAT) and copied the downloaded file over to it. I’ve tried this in numerous drives to no avail. I keep getting the message: E:File /sdcard/update.zip not found or of the wrong type
What am I doing wrong? As a Mac player I’m not certain what it means in your instructions to: \Ensure that you have placed this file in the rood of your USB Drive which is in the path of (/mnt/usb/update.zip or say in the path of E:/update.zip)
As I am a disabled/retired person with a lot of time on my hands, I REALLY want to do this and have it work. Please help educate me in anyway you’re able… Thanks… dfp
you will not be able to use this on MAC!
I have updated successfully to new version, but flash player is not working and I have issues with portrait mode is not available for CNBC live app.
it will be fixed int he coming version of patch!
Also I found issues with YuppTV application with live channels. VODs are coming ok, but I couldn’t able to watch live channels. May I know approx. date for next release?
it will be released very soon!
If this doesn’t work how can we revert back to the factor settings?
you will either be updated to next version or will stay back on your earlier version!
After updating the firmware reveu, you can install windows media plugin in google chrome?.
no, not as of now! as its still blokced!
I’ve followed the instructions, now all I see is the Google TV logo with a blue arrow beneath it. Both lights are on in the front of the unit and the thumb drive is flashing. Is it updating? Does this take a long time? It’s been about 20 minutes now?
restart he Google TV, if it doesnt restart on its own! If any issue then restart the whole process!
How to revert it back to 2.1
We need logitech vid its not there in 3.1
or can you suggest any app for video calling like Logitech Vid
as of now no app supports for Video calling!
how to downgrade it to 2.1
please tell me
we will come out with the article soon!
Any updates on this article
or any way to get a firmware with logitech vid
Any Update
any firmware with VID
thanks in advance!
Help:
After upgrading to Android 3.1 logitech honeycomb work properly. During two days without problems use logitech.
But after a power off and on logitech reveu appears only \logitech logo\ and will not start reveu more.
There are some tips to revive the revue?.
After the update \Android 3.1\ one application installed from Android Market Place \+ IM (Messenger)\. Maybe this will be the problem?
After upgrading to 3.1, to enter recovery mode you must press ALT + L or FN + left arrow?.
yes! you need to press the button which is there at the backside of revue box!
Help !!!!!
My logitech revue is a brick!!.
Only Logitech logo appears not start. Please I need to know if it can revive.
After the correct update honeycomb 3.1, use it without problems.
The problem started when I turned it on and off and no longer boot.
It can recover in some way?.
its not getting the internet connectivity, try connecting with the LAN Cable and check!
I tried to connect the Logitech reveu to Internet using cable but will not start.
Any other tips?.
Thanks for the help.
have you tried entering into recovery mode?
Hi All
I also install it (successfull), but on reboot I see the configuration Wizard.
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On Step 5 of 11 I enter my Google Account, but on Press “Sign in” I allways became an error.
Same if I “Create account” and then log in with “Already have a google account” same issue (Can’t establish a reliable connection to the server > I know that the box have Internet
any ideas?
you need to check with the data connectivity, check with the Ethernet cable!
i’m sure the box have internet… other ideas?
yes it does have internet!
Hi Neal
thx for your answer, but how can i check the internet on my revue box? i’m connect over ethernet calbe, this cable works fine on my notebook…
regards
HOW YOU UPDATED?
exactly how you write… i download the zip file, put this on my usb stick… press the button behind, then press fn + left arrow and then select the update.zip file…
did this version is only allowed on the usa?
yes its allowed but you will soon get an OTA!
did you also post here this update? because i think after update the ota dosent works…
we will soon post the update!
After multiple attempts I was finally able to get into recovery and install the update. Now I see that there is a more recent \user debug\ version that I want to install, but I am having trouble booting into recovery again. Is it still possible to boot into recovery after installing the update that you linked to in this article?
yes you need to first get into recovery and then reapply the update!
I am having trouble with the Revue rebooting while watching TV or other things it just locks up and reboots.
Also, I can’t get any media players to play the M2TS file format. any ideas for which player anyone else may be using to get these to work? I really don’t want to have to convert my files yet again.
Thanks
as of now m2ts format is not supported!! you need to convert outside and then play the videos!
after installing honeycomb beta 1 i cant get past step 7 of 11. ive tried both wired and wireless connection even had Ethernet and wifi at same time but still no go. i signed into two different google accounts reflashed the update did a cache and data reset and i can not get past step 7 in the set up. it also says i have internet acces when i go to help but yet i keep getting network unavailable on step 7 any help??
do one thing, check after few days. might be there is an issue with the server end!
maybe so ive been trying since last night and thats what i was thinking. probly try tomorrow i dont work and if anything give support a call and see if there down. thanks for the advice.
sure rob, you can give a call!
Hi rob
please give us feedback, if you have some news. because i have smae issue…
thx
I think I am experiencing the same issue as Rob.
Step 7. Won’t complete with error saying “Server Unavailable”, “Authentication Failure”.
Hopefully it is just temporary otherwise my Revue is now just a web browser.
My unit has now activated so it looks like the authentication server was temporarily down.
I also notice that yesterday Logitech has released the official upgrade see here…
Now, we need to get hold of the new update.zip file, so we can update from the beta. Bugger maybe I should have waited.
its both at the same! there are no major changes!
I installed this a few weeks ago, and now that the official update is being pushed out, will I get it? I wonder because this beta update doesn’t have Netflix access and several of the apps say they need to be updated, but it just never happens
no, you will have to update manually!
How do I get the manual update? I haven’t found it online available for download. Do you know of a location to get it from?
we really apologize for the same! we will be fixing the same v soon!! download servers are down! we are in the process of fixing!!!!
Is the update available yet?
yes the update is gradually being pushed!
Neal
I too am stuck with the Beta.
What is the name of the official signed zip file containing the Honeycomb ota?
Perhaps the good folks at the xda forums have a good signed copy?
Ted
we will come up with the same ted!
Is the final OTA update available yet? My Revue is hardly usable with the beta installed…
yes final OTA has rolled out!
Where is it possible to find the final release ?
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I installed months ago the release mentionned above but I have a lot of issues with that one
I would like to install another build…is that possible ?
for which region you are talking about?
I bought a US Version and living in Belgium
any issues you are facing?