From 35fecc2992cdb143edd2c34c41540d003ac6f70c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Micha=C5=82=20Kope=C4=87?= Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] docs/guides/beta.md: Add documentation MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Signed-off-by: Michał Kopeć --- docs/guides/beta.md | 39 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ mkdocs.yml | 1 + 2 files changed, 40 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/guides/beta.md diff --git a/docs/guides/beta.md b/docs/guides/beta.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7959ad6810 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/guides/beta.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +# Dasharo Beta + +## Introduction + +This document explains the Dasharo Beta update channel, how to enroll in it and +how to downgrade back to stable. + +## Enabling + +To enable Dasharo Beta updates, execute this command in a terminal: + +```bash +fwupdmgr enable-remote lvfs-testing +``` + +## Checking for updates + +To check for updates: + +```bash +fwupdmgr refresh +fwupdmgr get-updates +``` + +## Updating + +To update: + +```bash +fwupdmgr update +``` + +## Downgrading + +To downgrade: + +```bash +fwupdmgr downgrade +``` diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 8c942ae481..b772e10a91 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -455,6 +455,7 @@ nav: - 'Guides': - 'Updating your firmware': guides/firmware-update.md - 'Capsule updates': guides/capsule-update.md + - 'Beta Updates': guides/beta.md - 'Flashing custom firmware': guides/firmware-reflash.md - 'Firmware signing for vboot': guides/vboot-signing.md - 'Dasharo TrustRoot Fusing': guides/cpu-fusing.md From aa53993722decb0f0495bb58bf9c767e67906c69 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Micha=C5=82=20Kope=C4=87?= Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:19:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] docs/guides/beta.md: mention the beta channel MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Signed-off-by: Michał Kopeć --- docs/guides/beta.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/guides/beta.md b/docs/guides/beta.md index 7959ad6810..073ff8a690 100644 --- a/docs/guides/beta.md +++ b/docs/guides/beta.md @@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ fwupdmgr refresh fwupdmgr get-updates ``` +> Beta Releases are also announced through the `Dasharo - Beta` channel in the +> Dasharo Matrix Space. + ## Updating To update: From ea8d1b3afd4647b2ddd0a5d72c1578b2e73bed68 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Micha=C5=82=20Kope=C4=87?= Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:53:01 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] docs/guides/beta.md: explain dasharo beta MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Signed-off-by: Michał Kopeć --- docs/guides/beta.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/guides/beta.md b/docs/guides/beta.md index 073ff8a690..328f0f4310 100644 --- a/docs/guides/beta.md +++ b/docs/guides/beta.md @@ -5,6 +5,21 @@ This document explains the Dasharo Beta update channel, how to enroll in it and how to downgrade back to stable. +The Dasharo Beta update channel provides pre-release binaries ready for public +testing by a group of beta testers. These binaries are not thoroughly tested, +but provide a preview of future features and enhancements. + +Dasharo Beta is only available for a select group devices. Currently, these +include: + +- NovaCustom V540TU +- NovaCustom V560TU + +## Joining the beta tester group + +Please follow the steps [here](https://docs.dasharo.com/ways-you-can-help-us/#join-dasharo-beta-testing-group) +to join the Dasharo Beta Testing group. + ## Enabling To enable Dasharo Beta updates, execute this command in a terminal: From 9224f94e8507251b58ad0b3f371914d55a9f8a6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Micha=C5=82=20Kope=C4=87?= Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:05:20 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update docs/guides/beta.md MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Co-authored-by: Filip Gołaś Signed-off-by: Michał Kopeć --- docs/guides/beta.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guides/beta.md b/docs/guides/beta.md index 328f0f4310..ca47ccad55 100644 --- a/docs/guides/beta.md +++ b/docs/guides/beta.md @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ This document explains the Dasharo Beta update channel, how to enroll in it and how to downgrade back to stable. The Dasharo Beta update channel provides pre-release binaries ready for public -testing by a group of beta testers. These binaries are not thoroughly tested, -but provide a preview of future features and enhancements. +testing by a group of beta testers. These binaries are not tested as thoroughly +as full releases, but provide a preview of future features and enhancements. Dasharo Beta is only available for a select group devices. Currently, these include: