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P1-P3, DVT1-4, and Whiskey DVT1 have unlocked CPUs.

~~More prototype information:~~ prototypes.md

[[Vector/Prototypes|Go here for more info on prototypes.]]

== How you can unlock Vector ==

~~The current main~~ way to unlock a Production Vector, is to ~~use the~~ unlock-prod.ota, this ~~OTA will~~

Currently the easiest way to unlock a Production Vector is by using unlock-prod.ota.

this is ~~a WORK in PROGRESS guys~~, and ~~i dont~~ know ~~how~~ to put ~~it in todo :(~~

=== How to Unlock Vector using unlock-prod.ota ===

'''Note: Make sure your Vector is on the charger during the ENTIRE unlock process. Failure to do so can brick/break your robot permanently.'''

Step 1: Put your Vector into recovery mode by putting him on the charger, and holding his back button for ~15 seconds or until the 2 back lights turn dark blue.

Step 2: Head on over to [https://devsetup.froggitti.net/ this site], and pair with Vector. '''Make sure that auto setup flow is left checked.'''

Step 3: On [https://devsetup.froggitti.net/ this site], you will see many options. To unlock Vector make sure "Unlock-Prod.OTA" is selected.

Step 4: Connect Vector to WiFi, and let the update install.

Step 5: Let Vector reboot, and flash his new unlocked images.

Congratulations. You have unlocked your Vector, and can now install developer firmware.

==== How unlock-prod.ota works ====

The unlock-prod.ota as you know flashes new partitions onto the robot's <code>aboot</code>, <code>recovery</code>, and <code>recoveryfs</code>. The way it does this is by deleting all the robot processes to put the new partition files into the /anki folder. Then on boot the robot runs <code>ankiinit.sh</code>. In <code>ankiinit.sh</code> there are a bunch of commands that run to flash new partitions onto the robot.

Before the release of this OTA, the only way to unlock a Production Vector was to replace the CPU.

=== Replacing the CPU ===

You can buy a new APQ8009 on AliExpress for like $5. You can also get a stencil for cheap. An MSM8909 one works.

Hook up to the USB pads at the bottom right of the back side of the board. ''Note: there are pads for a micro-USB header. These are backwards and a normal port would not work for this. You have to get a special upside-down port.''

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 P1-P3, DVT1-4, and Whiskey DVT1 have unlocked CPUs.
-More prototype information: prototypes.md
+[[Vector/Prototypes|Go here for more info on prototypes.]]
 == How you can unlock Vector ==
-The current main way to unlock a Production Vector, is to use the unlock-prod.ota, this OTA will
+Currently the easiest way to unlock a Production Vector is by using unlock-prod.ota.
-this is a WORK in PROGRESS guys, and i dont know how to put it in todo :(
+=== How to Unlock Vector using unlock-prod.ota ===
+'''Note: Make sure your Vector is on the charger during the ENTIRE unlock process. Failure to do so can brick/break your robot permanently.'''
+Step 1: Put your Vector into recovery mode by putting him on the charger, and holding his back button for ~15 seconds or until the 2 back lights turn dark blue.
+Step 2: Head on over to [https://devsetup.froggitti.net/ this site], and pair with Vector. '''Make sure that auto setup flow is left checked.'''
+Step 3: On [https://devsetup.froggitti.net/ this site], you will see many options. To unlock Vector make sure "Unlock-Prod.OTA" is selected.
+Step 4: Connect Vector to WiFi, and let the update install.
+Step 5: Let Vector reboot, and flash his new unlocked images.
+Congratulations. You have unlocked your Vector, and can now install developer firmware.
+==== How unlock-prod.ota works ====
+The unlock-prod.ota as you know flashes new partitions onto the robot's <code>aboot</code>, <code>recovery</code>, and <code>recoveryfs</code>. The way it does this is by deleting all the robot processes to put the new partition files into the /anki folder. Then on boot the robot runs <code>ankiinit.sh</code>. In <code>ankiinit.sh</code> there are a bunch of commands that run to flash new partitions onto the robot.
 Before the release of this OTA, the only way to unlock a Production Vector was to replace the CPU.
+=== Replacing the CPU ===
 You can buy a new APQ8009 on AliExpress for like $5. You can also get a stencil for cheap. An MSM8909 one works.
 Hook up to the USB pads at the bottom right of the back side of the board. ''Note: there are pads for a micro-USB header. These are backwards and a normal port would not work for this. You have to get a special upside-down port.''