Update Display Software

Determine Software Versions on Display

Version numbers for all installed software packages are available in the Version Information tab in the Software Manager application.

USB Requirements

The following requirements are necessary to download the software onto the USB:

• Minimum size of 8 GB
• FAT32 formatted
• Format USB to remove any extra software that comes pre-installed

Download Software Updates

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USB Drive

Software updates are available for download from:

https://my.deere.com/software-downloads/software-manager/

The following items are available:

• The software release notes
• The Software Manager application used to download software to a USB drive
• The instructions for using the Software Manager application

Once a USB drive has the latest software, take it to the tractor to install the update.

Install Software Updates

USB Drive

1. Insert the USB drive in to the upper USB port next to the accessory outlet.

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   A - Install Software Button

   When the "USB Drive Options" page is displayed, select the Install Software button (A), which displays the Installations & Updates tab of the Software Manager.

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3. Only the software packages that are newer than what is installed are displayed. All packages are selected by default.

4. Select the Install button. If an update does not start, follow the on-screen messages to resolve conflicts.

   During the software installation:

   All applications are shut down.

   No system messages are displayed.

   To prevent injury, verify that the machine is in Park and maintain electrical power throughout the installation process.

   Do not remove the USB drive.

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   A - Progress Indicator

   B - Install Successful

   A progress indicator (A) displays the percentage of each package that is being installed. A green check mark (B) is displayed when a package installs successfully.

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6. A message displays when the software update is finished. Some software packages require a reboot to finish the installation. Select the Reboot button to restart the display.

7. Remove the USB drive and take it back to the computer. Run the Software Manager Utility to upload the return files.

   The return files contain software version information and are used to assist dealers with supporting the display and the machine.

Online Updates

1. On the Installation and Updates tab, select the Check for Updates Online. The display searches for available updates.

2. Only the software packages that are newer than what is installed are displayed. All packages are selected by default.

3. Select the Download button. If an update does not start, follow the on-screen messages to resolve conflicts.

4. A progress indicator (A) displays the percentage of each package that is being downloaded. A green check mark (B) is displayed when a package downloads successfully.

5. Select the Install button to begin installation of the downloaded software packages.

   During software installation:

   All applications are shut down.

   No system messages are displayed.

   To prevent injury, verify that the machine is in Park and maintain electrical power throughout the installation process.

6. A message displays when the software update is finished. Some software packages require a reboot to finish the installation. Select the Reboot button to restart the display.

Troubleshooting

When a software package fails to install, the system rolls back all the software to the version before the update started.

Record error message if the software update fails. Remove the files from the USB drive and reload the software update to the USB drive. Repeat the software installation process.

If a software update continues to fail, contact a John Deere dealer.