diff --git a/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md b/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md index af6db99b04..bfa0ec18f0 100644 --- a/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md +++ b/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md @@ -570,6 +570,18 @@ The public root for this robot has just been released.
This makes it not unlikely that we've missed something or that there might be yet unanticipated issues.
You have been warned +If the robot fails to dock after rooting: +1. Dock it manually. Make sure that it is charging +2. Head to the dustbuilder +3. Build a firmware for manual install via SSH +4. SSH into the robot +5. Install the built firmware + +The issue is that rooting flashes a newer firmware than the one installed from the factory; bypassing the normal update process. +As there seems to have been a breaking change in the communication between MCU and Linux-side-software, this breaks docking. + +Installing a firmware package via SSH uses the normal OTA update process and with that fixes this mismatch. + Rooting is relatively easy. Usage of [the Dreame Breakout PCB](https://github.com/Hypfer/valetudo-dreameadapter) is highly recommended. All warranty seals stay intact.