# Auto-updating Your Sentinel(s)

### NOTICE

* v1.3 is currently in an alpha stage and may contain bugs.
* THE BACKEND MUST BE UPDATED BEFORE THE DEVICES ARE UPDATED.

### Update Request

* Please first fill out this form: <https://forms.gle/iqySzRUrcH6jMwch7>
* Our team will respond once we have completed the updates from our side.

### Installer (This can be skipped if your Sentinels are already setup with auto-updates)

[Download windows / linux installer](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LldersW_-s-jFAA3DoZ_eGMPZCZAferr?usp=sharing)

* If you need access, request it and we will give access as soon as possible.
* Note: Conservation X Labs does not yet have a certificate for this program, so your computer will likely say something similar to this. Ignore this issue. On Mac, you may have to right-click and press open to be presented with option to open the program.

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* Run the installer and start the sentinel-utils app.

### Update Workflow (This can be skipped if your Sentinels are already setup with auto-updates)

#### Setup

* Plug in pocket modem.&#x20;
* Make sure you are connected to sentinel-net and to the internet.
* Start the sentinel-utils app.
* Set up a group of Sentinels you want to update. We recommend a maximum of 20 Sentinels per batch.

#### Migration to Auto Update

* On the left-hand side of the sentinel-utils app, select "v1.3 Auto Update Migration".

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* Enter the Device Name found on the outside of one of your Sentinels.

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* Follow the instructions present on the sentinel-utils app.
* Each update takes between 3 - 5 minutes.
* Repeat for each device you want to update.

### How to update Sentinels after this update?

* Fill out this form: <https://forms.gle/iqySzRUrcH6jMwch7>
* Wait for a response from sentinel-support that mentions that the updates are ready to go.
* Bring the Sentinels into sentinel-net range.
* Turn on the Sentinels
  * Wait for the blue and green lights to flash.
  * If they do not flash before all lights turn off, turn the Sentinel off and then on again
  * If the blue light is solid, the update has passed. Wait for all lights to turn off and then turn the Sentinel off. The device has now been updated.
  * If the green light is solid, the update has failed. Try updating the Sentinel one more time. If it still fails, set the Sentinel to the side and contact sentinel-support.