Downgrading from 8.0.18 to 7.0.27

[aroldan]

Anyone have problems downgrading from 8.0.18 to 7.0?
After having issues when I upgraded from 7.0 to 8.0 before the release of 8.0.18, I upgraded a 7.0 version to 8.0 within the 90-entitlement period, but after the entitlement period was up I was required to have an upgrade/or essential license.
Now with the 8.0.18, this should've cleared this problem. So I upgraded a new 7.0 system right out of the box to 8.0.18, but did not get a virtual essential edition license. Now when I try to downgrade back to 7.0, under "Status," it stays stuck saying "Checking," infinitely and never downgrades.

 

[tlpeter]

You need to get it on 7.0 and then make an outgoing call.
Only then you will get a virtual essential edition license when you upgrade too 8.0.16


BAZINGA!

I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

 

[aroldan]

Thanks tlpeter!
Still can't downgrade though for some reason. Tried re-installing Manager and everything...any thoughts?

 

[tlpeter]

Put the SD card in a card reader and recreate it with version 7.0.27


BAZINGA!

I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

 

[aroldan]

Will do...Thank You very much! If i have further problems I'll repost here; if not, the suggestions worked

 

[aroldan]

I think if upgraded to 8.0 without making the outgoing-call requirement, it blocks you from upgrading it to achieve the virtual essential edition license. Anyone know how to refresh the control unit's memory?

 

[ipowarrior]

did you recreate the sd card with 7 ?

 

[aroldan]

yes indeed

 

[tlpeter]

Power off the IPO, put in the card and power up.
This should work fine.


BAZINGA!

I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!