Step-by-step Instructions on Foxit eSlick Update

Note:
• System Requirement for Foxit eSlick Update Setup Package

  - Windows 2000, 2003, Vista(32-bit) (Supported)
  - Windows XP Home and Professional (Recommended)
  - Windows Vista(64-bit), XP(64-bit), Mac and Linux OS (Not supported yet)

eSlick firmware update for Windows Desktop

Note: To upgrade to version 2.0.1, you just need to execute two stages update, including RoofFS and Application update.

Step 1. Foxit eSlick Firmware Updater Installation

The eSlick Firmware Updater is an application that checks for the latest firmware updates then downloads and installs the firmware to your eSlick device. The eSlick Firmware Updater is NOT a firmware.
Note: If you have the Foxit eSlick Firmware Updater installed on your computer, please skip to Step 2.

  1. Download the package of Foxit_eSlick_Update_Setup from our site.
  2. Get the eSlick connected to the computer via the USB cable.
  3. Make sure the eSlick is in update mode. (Press the Reset first and then press the Power and Menu buttons at the same time until the screen of Foxit eSlick Software Update shows up on the eSlick.)
  4. Unzip the package to your computer, run the Foxit_eSlick_Update_Setup, and click Next to continue. See below.
  5. Click Next to install
    Note: If 'Next' is disabled, please make sure the USB cable has been connected to the computer to enable it. See below.

  6. Select the installation path and then click Install to continue. See below.
  7. After installation, click Finish to exit Setup. See below.

Step 2. Updating eSlick with Foxit eSlick Firmware Updater

Note:
• Backup Your Files First Before the Update

  - Before this eSlick software update, you need to back up all files stored on the eSlick device first because the update will format the internal memory.

• Use the Original USB Cable for the Update

Before you start updating, make sure:

  1. Get the eSlick connected to the computer via the USB cable.
  2. Make sure the eSlick is in update mode. (Press the Reset first and then press the Power and Menu buttons at the same time until the screen of Foxit eSlick Software Update shows up on the eSlick.)
  3. If you selected “Run Foxit eSlick Update” in the Setup Wizard described above, the Update Wizard will open. If you chose to update eSlick at a later time, go to Start > Programs > Foxit eSlick Update > eSlick Update to open the Update Wizard. Click Next to continue. See below.
  4. Click Download to download the updated software.
  5. After the software download is complete, the update screen will appear. Make sure
      a. Your eSlick is in update mode (Press the Reset first and then press the Power and Menu buttons at the same time until the screen of Foxit eSlick Software Update shows up on the eSlick),
      b. eSlick is connected to your computer,
      c. and the green button appears, (See below)
  6. Click Update to start the Stage 1 update.
    Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during the software update. When the below red button appears on the update screen (as seen below), please do not disconnect the eSlick device and USB cable as the update is still in progress. Do not exit the virtual machine when doing this update via a virtual machine.
  7. The eSlick device is receiving data for the Stage 1 update. When receiving completes, a message "Nand Flash Write……success!" will appear on eSlick.
  8. A small dialog box will appear on the computer screen. Follow instruction in the box and refresh your eSlick’s update software. Do Not Click 'OK'at this moment. Press the Reset button on the eSlick. Please note that the red button appears on the screen. Then press the Power and Menu buttons at the same time until the screen of Foxit eSlick Software Update shows up on the eSlick. Please note that the red button has been changed to the green one . The Stage 1 has been updated successfully.
  9. Click OK to start the Stage 2 update (Logo update). Repeat step 6~8
    Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during the software update. When the red button appears on the update screen (as seen below), please do not disconnect the eSlick device and USB cable as the update is still in progress. Do not exit the virtual machine when doing this update via a virtual machine.
  10. Click OK to start the Stage 3 update (Kernel update). Repeat step 6~8
    Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during the software update. When the red button appears on the update screen (as seen below), please do not disconnect the eSlick device and USB cable as the update is still in progress. Do not exit the virtual machine when doing this update via a virtual machine.
  11. Click OK to start the Stage 4 update (RoofFS update). Repeat step 6~8
    Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during the software update. When the below red button appears on the update screen (as seen below), please do not disconnect the eSlick device and USB cable as the update is still in progress. Do not exit the virtual machine when doing this update via a virtual machine.
  12. Click OK to start the Stage 5 update (Application update). Repeat step 6~8
    "Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during the software update. When the below red button appears on the update screen (as seen below), please do not disconnect the eSlick device and USB cable as the update is still in progress. Do not exit the virtual machine when doing this update via a virtual machine.
  13. Click OK to start the Stage 6 update (Start-image update). Repeat step 6~8
    Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during the software update. When the below red button appears on the update screen (as seen below), please do not disconnect the eSlick device and USB cable as the update is still in progress. Do not exit the virtual machine when doing this update via a virtual machine.
  14. Click Finish to exit Wizard. See below.

  15. Unplug the USB cable, press the Reset button on the eSlick and press the Power button to turn on the eSlick.
  16. Go to Menu>About to check if the build number of the system is the latest version number. If so, the update is complete.

eSlick firmware update for Linux Platform

Step 1. Please make sure you have sufficient permissions, if not, please input “su” command.
Step 2. Get into the path where updater application stays, like “cd Desktop”.
Step 3. Please run updater application, and input “./eSlickupdater”.
Step 4.The next step, please follow the instructions of eSlick firmware update for Windows Desktop.