From fbcb7ec3282b2223ae8f817311241270e12f2c9a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: laz Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:46:45 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] wiki --- .../testing/release-candidate-testing.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++--- wiki-rtd/mkdocs.yml | 2 +- 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_development/testing/release-candidate-testing.md b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_development/testing/release-candidate-testing.md index a2eabfd..889072b 100644 --- a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_development/testing/release-candidate-testing.md +++ b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_development/testing/release-candidate-testing.md @@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ Generally, very few things would target the roms folder, but the other folders c **Disclamer:** -The RetroDECK Team also had never had any major data loss so far and we do cooker updates almost daily. +The RetroDECK Team also had never had any major data loss so far and we do Cooker updates almost daily. ## Step 2: Download the Cooker -- Download the latest cooker release from: [RetroDECK Cooker: Latest](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK-cooker/releases/latest) to your download folder. +- Download the latest Cooker release from: [RetroDECK Cooker: Latest](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK-cooker/releases/latest) to your download folder. - Make a note of the `` that is a randomly generated word, example: `cooker-X.X.Xb-HelloWorld`, in this example it's `HelloWorld`. ## Step 3: Terminal @@ -42,17 +42,32 @@ Open the terminal window. Under **NO** circumstances press the `Full Wipe and Fresh Install` button. That is **NOT** to be confused with Configurators `Reset RetroDECK` option. This in fact a `Nuke Everything` option, it will remove all of RetroDECK including all ROMS/BIOS/Downloaded Media and everything else you have in RetroDECK's folders...forever. -### Upgrading: +### Upgrading RetroDECK - After the installation is complete type: `flatpak run --command=sh net.retrodeck.retrodeck` followed by `retrodeck`. - Press the `Upgrade` button and keep the installation moving until all the steps are complete and RetroDECK will launch. - Quit RetroDECK again and save all the output from the terminal into a text file. +### Upgrading from Cooker to Cooker. + +Always stay on the latest Cooker release, note that the Cooker auto updater might be bug out sometimes. It might be better just to download the latest Cooker file github. + +After doing the upgrade make sure you are on the right Cooker version via the ES-DE menu. + +Minor releases are released to fix reported issues / bugs. + +If a new minor release is out test if the issues are still there and if they are report to the RetroDECK Team via the Beta-Testing channel on discord. + +You can always follow the lastest Cooker releases there as well, with direct links to download them. --- ## 0.8.0b upgrade & testing +Check the [0.8.0b Patch Notes](../../wiki_rd_versions/version_0.8.0b/0.8.0b.md) for all the changes. + +### When upgrading from 0.7.6b Stable to 0.8.0b Cooker + **IMPORTANT:** Check for the message `"In version 0.8.0b, the following changes were made that required config file updates/reset or other changes to the filesystem:"` in the terminal. This is a sign that tell you the post update migration is running, this is crucial for RetroDECK's upgrade to fully happen. @@ -88,6 +103,7 @@ This is what should happend in the post migration. - Default ROMs folders should be recreated by ES-DE to add new systems ``` + --- ## Step 5: Start testing diff --git a/wiki-rtd/mkdocs.yml b/wiki-rtd/mkdocs.yml index a1c88bc..812cc2e 100644 --- a/wiki-rtd/mkdocs.yml +++ b/wiki-rtd/mkdocs.yml @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ nav: - Start with Development (WIP): wiki_development/general/general-development.md - Testing 📝: - How do I help out with testing?: wiki_development/testing/general-testing.md - - Release Candidate Testing: wiki_development/testing/release-candidate-testing + - Release Candidate Testing: wiki_development/testing/release-candidate-testing.md - Files & Game Management 📂: - Game Compability Lists: wiki_management/retrodeck-move.md