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Title: Update to OBi200
Post by: ceg3 on November 06, 2014, 06:09:09 PM
Just updated to new version for OBi200, 3.0.1 Build 4477, and everything seems AOK.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 06:19:47 PM
Where did you get this version from? I just did a ***6 on my OBI200 and it says I'm up to date even though I'm on 4350. Is 4477 some beta/pre-release version?
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: SteveInWA on November 06, 2014, 06:53:57 PM
I assume it's rolling out in stages.  My 202 got it after a ***6.

No release notes yet, so I have no idea what it changed.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: ceg3 on November 06, 2014, 07:09:52 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 06:19:47 PM
Where did you get this version from? I just did a ***6 on my OBI200 and it says I'm up to date even though I'm on 4350. Is 4477 some beta/pre-release version?
Just logged in and noticed the tell tale orange shield.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: Taoman on November 06, 2014, 07:13:00 PM
Seems to be running fine for me also. Wish they would post release notes.

Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 06:19:47 PM
Where did you get this version from? I just did a ***6 on my OBI200 and it says I'm up to date even though I'm on 4350. Is 4477 some beta/pre-release version?

"Up to date" doesn't necessarily mean you have the latest firmware available.

http://fw.obihai.com/OBi202-3-0-1-4477.fw (http://fw.obihai.com/OBi202-3-0-1-4477.fw)
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 08:42:37 PM
I updated to this new version, lost Google Voice from SP1, now it says "No Service Configured" even though GV is configured, credentials and all. I do not use the ObiTalk portal, I just configure the device manually. Not sure what changed but what I used to do before no longer works it seems. Back to 4350.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 08:47:52 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 06:19:47 PM
Where did you get this version from? I just did a ***6 on my OBI200 and it says I'm up to date even though I'm on 4350. Is 4477 some beta/pre-release version?

Be aware that 4350 is the last firmware version that supports the old method of configuring GV. I think you will have to delete GV then re-add it using OBiTalk after upgrading to 4477.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: SteveInWA on November 06, 2014, 08:53:46 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 08:42:37 PM
I updated to this new version, lost Google Voice from SP1, now it says "No Service Configured" even though GV is configured, credentials and all. I do not use the ObiTalk portal, I just configure the device manually. Not sure what changed but what I used to do before no longer works it seems. Back to 4350.

This has been discussed for months.  The local web interface is no longer supported for Google Voice configuration.  Use the OBiTALK portal.  If you are allergic to the portal for some reason, use it to set up GV, and then use the local interface for everything else.

See these instructions:

http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=8560.msg56460#msg56460
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 09:03:32 PM
Quote from: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 08:47:52 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 06:19:47 PM
Where did you get this version from? I just did a ***6 on my OBI200 and it says I'm up to date even though I'm on 4350. Is 4477 some beta/pre-release version?

Be aware that 4350 is the last firmware version that supports the old method of configuring GV. I think you will have to delete GV then re-add it using OBiTalk after upgrading to 4477.

Ah, I can't downgrade to 4350 :-( Any workarounds to go back to the old version?
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: SteveInWA on November 06, 2014, 09:06:07 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 09:03:32 PM
Quote from: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 08:47:52 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 06:19:47 PM
Where did you get this version from? I just did a ***6 on my OBI200 and it says I'm up to date even though I'm on 4350. Is 4477 some beta/pre-release version?

Be aware that 4350 is the last firmware version that supports the old method of configuring GV. I think you will have to delete GV then re-add it using OBiTalk after upgrading to 4477.

Ah, I can't downgrade to 4350 :-( Any workarounds to go back to the old version?

Just use the new version.  Set up GV on the Portal, then go back to your local web page method for whatever else you want to do.  BFD.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 09:07:11 PM
If you want to configure your OBi with the local interface see this:
http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=8685.0
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 09:11:11 PM
Start with Step 5.
In Step 8 Delete the SP where GV is defined then re-define GV.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 09:12:15 PM
Quote from: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 09:07:11 PM
If you want to configure your OBi with the local interface see this:
http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=8685.0

Thank you. Doing GV OAuth is fine, but I don't want to enter my other SIP passwords through the portal.

Anyone found a way to actually downgrade the firmware? Good thing I still have my old OBI100 as I'm without GV service now. Ooops.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 09:24:24 PM
The configuration backup does not include passwords, so your SIP passwords will not be stored on OBiTalk after the import. After you add GV, OBiTalk will NOT overlay the current SIP passwords on your OBi with blanks.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 09:29:54 PM
Quote from: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 09:24:24 PM
The configuration backup does not include passwords, so your SIP passwords will not be stored on OBiTalk after the import. After you add GV, OBiTalk will NOT overlay the current SIP passwords on your OBi with blanks.

Ah good to know, then it's acceptable. Has that CID "out of area" problem we were talking about in a different thread been solved in 4477?
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: SteveInWA on November 06, 2014, 09:31:35 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 09:12:15 PM
Quote from: azrobert on November 06, 2014, 09:07:11 PM
If you want to configure your OBi with the local interface see this:
http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=8685.0

Thank you. Doing GV OAuth is fine, but I don't want to enter my other SIP passwords through the portal.

Anyone found a way to actually downgrade the firmware? Good thing I still have my old OBI100 as I'm without GV service now. Ooops.

There is no valid reason to downgrade the firmware to configure Google Voice locally.  The portal method is more secure, as Obihai, and your OBi hardware devices, never have your Google password.  You are instead interacting directly with Google and your own Google account to set it up.  Follow Robert's instructions to use the portal to configure Google Voice, then use the local interface for your SIP stuff.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: lrosenman on November 07, 2014, 05:38:43 AM
at least one of the fixes is the save call history now writes valid XML.....
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: N7AS on November 07, 2014, 10:04:16 AM
I just noticed that the new firmware is available for my 202. I don't use GV directly, but use it through the Simonics GV Gateway using SIP. If I allow the upgrade, will it have any effect on my setup?
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: azrobert on November 07, 2014, 12:00:16 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 09:29:54 PM
Has that CID "out of area" problem we were talking about in a different thread been solved in 4477?

I'm getting the same "out of area" with 4477.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: Mango on November 07, 2014, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: SteveInWA on November 06, 2014, 09:31:35 PMThere is no valid reason to downgrade the firmware to configure Google Voice locally.

If Obihai ever goes bankrupt and OBiTALK drops offline (unlikely but possible) or Obihai is bought by a larger company which decides not to offer OBiTALK (possible), it will no longer be possible to configure Google Voice on ATAs with the new firmware.  The devices with the old firmware will continue to work with Google Voice for as long as Google allows.

I genuinely hope none of that happens, but it is not outside the realm of possibility.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: SteveInWA on November 07, 2014, 03:48:38 PM
Quote from: Mango on November 07, 2014, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: SteveInWA on November 06, 2014, 09:31:35 PMThere is no valid reason to downgrade the firmware to configure Google Voice locally.

If Obihai ever goes bankrupt and OBiTALK drops offline (unlikely but possible) or Obihai is bought by a larger company which decides not to offer OBiTALK (possible), it will no longer be possible to configure Google Voice on ATAs with the new firmware.  The devices with the old firmware will continue to work with Google Voice for as long as Google allows.

I genuinely hope none of that happens, but it is not outside the realm of possibility.

It's also possible that Google decides to get rid of Google Voice, or that an asteroid hits earth, or that any number of other things happens.  The fact is, the two companies worked out this agreed-upon method of establishing authentication that is more secure, and doesn't violate any of Google's security requirements.  There is no longer an authorized, approved method of configuring the devices locally to use GV/Chat.

If you want to circumvent that, it's your choice, but neither company has any obligation to support it.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: Taoman on November 07, 2014, 04:16:52 PM
Quote from: Mango on November 07, 2014, 03:31:22 PM

If Obihai ever goes bankrupt and OBiTALK drops offline (unlikely but possible) or Obihai is bought by a larger company which decides not to offer OBiTALK (possible), it will no longer be possible to configure Google Voice on ATAs with the new firmware.  The devices with the old firmware will continue to work with Google Voice for as long as Google allows.


Granted. But which is more likely to happen first? Google has already deprecated the old authentication methods and has only committed to continue supporting them until April of 2015.
https://developers.google.com/accounts/terms (https://developers.google.com/accounts/terms)
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: m4paws on November 08, 2014, 10:09:04 AM
I have fw 4420 and trying to decide whether or not to upgrade (you know, if it ain't broke and all of that).  Do they usually post the release notes when they make a new fw available?  Would be nice to know how this update affects my 202.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 08, 2014, 10:19:09 AM
Quote from: m4paws on November 08, 2014, 10:09:04 AM
I have fw 4420 and trying to decide whether or not to upgrade (you know, if it ain't broke and all of that).  Do they usually post the release notes when they make a new fw available?  Would be nice to know how this update affects my 202.  Thanks.

Some change logs are usually posted in this thread, but there's nothing yet for 4420 or 4477:
http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=9.0
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: Mango on November 08, 2014, 05:08:58 PM
Quote from: SteveInWA on November 07, 2014, 03:48:38 PMIf you want to circumvent that, it's your choice, but neither company has any obligation to support it.

Neither company supports it either way.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 08, 2014, 05:25:55 PM
Quote from: Mango on November 08, 2014, 05:08:58 PM
Quote from: SteveInWA on November 07, 2014, 03:48:38 PMIf you want to circumvent that, it's your choice, but neither company has any obligation to support it.

Neither company supports it either way.

+1 When was the last time either Google or Obihai responded to a support email? Many thanks to all the knowledgeable users in the forums for their continued help.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: SteveInWA on November 08, 2014, 06:58:24 PM
Quote from: Mango on November 08, 2014, 05:08:58 PM
Quote from: SteveInWA on November 07, 2014, 03:48:38 PMIf you want to circumvent that, it's your choice, but neither company has any obligation to support it.

Neither company supports it either way.

Not true at all, and this is the very crux of the year's worth of discussion.

To be very clear:

Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: m4paws on November 09, 2014, 02:48:56 PM
Quote from: dhobi on November 08, 2014, 10:19:09 AM
Quote from: m4paws on November 08, 2014, 10:09:04 AM
I have fw 4420 and trying to decide whether or not to upgrade (you know, if it ain't broke and all of that).  Do they usually post the release notes when they make a new fw available?  Would be nice to know how this update affects my 202.  Thanks.

Some change logs are usually posted in this thread, but there's nothing yet for 4420 or 4477:
http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=9.0

Thanks, Dhobi, I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: danzg on November 11, 2014, 06:38:14 PM
Quote from: Taoman on November 06, 2014, 07:13:00 PM
Seems to be running fine for me also. Wish they would post release notes.

Quote from: dhobi on November 06, 2014, 06:19:47 PM
Where did you get this version from? I just did a ***6 on my OBI200 and it says I'm up to date even though I'm on 4350. Is 4477 some beta/pre-release version?

"Up to date" doesn't necessarily mean you have the latest firmware available.

http://fw.obihai.com/OBi202-3-0-1-4477.fw (http://fw.obihai.com/OBi202-3-0-1-4477.fw)

Is that for Obi200 too? Or just 202?
Why isn't this in the 'main' firmware thread?
Is 4477 the latest for the 200?
thanks!
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: WelshPaul on November 12, 2014, 12:44:01 AM
I think 4420 and 4477 are for use with google voice, if you proceed to setup GV you will get 4477? Otherwise 4350 is the latest firmware.

EDIT: I just checked my OBi202 and indeed it was running 4420 although having dialled ***6 informed me that there was indeed a software update available. I'm now running 4477 so my theory went out the window lol
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: azrobert on November 12, 2014, 07:38:45 AM
Quote from: WelshPaul on November 12, 2014, 12:44:01 AM
I think 4420 and 4477 are for use with google voice, if you proceed to setup GV you will get 4477? Otherwise 4350 is the latest firmware.

EDIT: I just checked my OBi202 and indeed it was running 4420 although having dialled ***6 informed me that there was indeed a software update available. I'm now running 4477 so my theory went out the window lol

4350 for OBi2xx and 2824 for OBi1xx are the last FW versions that can be used to add GV via the local interface. Newer versions require OBiTalk to add GV.

Edit:
It's been reported that 4367 also works with the local interface.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: dhobi on November 12, 2014, 02:22:39 PM
Quote from: azrobert on November 12, 2014, 07:38:45 AM
Quote from: WelshPaul on November 12, 2014, 12:44:01 AM
I think 4420 and 4477 are for use with google voice, if you proceed to setup GV you will get 4477? Otherwise 4350 is the latest firmware.

EDIT: I just checked my OBi202 and indeed it was running 4420 although having dialled ***6 informed me that there was indeed a software update available. I'm now running 4477 so my theory went out the window lol

4350 for OBi2xx and 2824 for OBi1xx are the last FW versions that can be used to add GV via the local interface. Newer versions require OBiTalk to add GV.

And it's worth pointing out that you cannot downgrade the firmware unfortunately. So be careful if you decide to update, there's no going back. In my opinion this is a very poor restriction, what if you update and it turns out the new firmware has a bug that breaks some of your SPs? You now have to wait for another firmware update instead of simply going back to the last firmware that worked.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: WelshPaul on November 12, 2014, 11:12:19 PM
One of my pet hates is the restriction on downgrading firmware!

The firmware can be downgraded by OBIhai though How willing they would be to downgrade a device I don't know.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: MarkObihai on November 14, 2014, 08:26:27 AM
Hi Everyone, please see http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=8982.0 for clarification on what's included in the latest release and also how to ensure you can upgrade to this version if you wish to.

- Mark
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: Mango on November 14, 2014, 08:43:05 AM
Thank you very much for posting the release notes.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: ceg3 on November 14, 2014, 05:50:12 PM
Have to admit I don't normally concern myself too much with release notes, because they are mostly beyond my comprehension, but I was wondering if this note means  literally what it states?  Does this mean GV no longer supported on a 100 or that the improvements are limited to the 200 and 202?  ;D

>Various Google Voice enhancements including a new authentication method and compatibility improvements (GV only supported on OBi200 and OBi202)
Title: Release Notes - OBi2xx and OBi3xx ATAs
Post by: Taoman on November 14, 2014, 06:34:10 PM
Quote from: ceg3 on November 14, 2014, 05:50:12 PM

>Various Google Voice enhancements including a new authentication method and compatibility improvements (GV only supported on OBi200 and OBi202)

Those are release notes for the OBi2xx and OBi3xx series only. Of those two series lines, GV is only supported on the OBi2xx series.
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: mascasa on December 16, 2014, 04:37:49 PM
I just noticed that my Obi200 & GV is no longer working. My phone shows Check Tel Line and I have no dial tone. None of the * commands get a response. However, the unit and the portal show that I am connected. I have tried rebooting the device, switching phone lines, switching phones, and nothing works. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Update to OBi200
Post by: LeoKing on December 31, 2014, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: mascasa on December 16, 2014, 04:37:49 PM
I just noticed that my Obi200 & GV is no longer working. My phone shows Check Tel Line and I have no dial tone. None of the * commands get a response. However, the unit and the portal show that I am connected. I have tried rebooting the device, switching phone lines, switching phones, and nothing works. Any ideas?

Did you try a hard reset through the reset hole on the bottom of the OBi200? Also, try rebooting the router.