diff --git a/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md b/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md index 3cd43082db..a859c84f40 100644 --- a/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md +++ b/docs/_pages/general/supported-robots.md @@ -828,6 +828,20 @@ The Roborock Q7 Max is sold as: #### Comments +**2024-09-28 Update**
+Starting with robots manufactured somewhere around Q2 2024, Roborock switched to SkyHigh-brand NAND on their newly produced Q7 Max. +Unfortunately, after dumping quite a few days into it, we haven't been able to get the rooting procedure working with said NAND. + +Thus, if you pick up a factory new Q7 Max then chances are that it's not rootable anymore. +The rooting procedure is still safe. It doesn't brick the robot; it just doesn't work. + +You'll only find out that it's SkyHigh NAND once you've disassembled the robot and thus can't return it to the seller anymore. +Thus, right now your options are: +- Buying a used Q7 Max +- Buying from a seller that doesn't move much inventory still selling older Q7 Max +- Buying something else that is supported by Valetudo + + Rooting requires full disassembly. #### Details