Error when updating

[Bhoot]

I am a few builds behind (stable 9.3 train). Now when I try installing the update it says "Error: Unable to install packages"

Pending Update list.

Upgrade: base-os-9.3-STABLE-78ebdb9-3bda974-b54df29 -> base-os-9.3-STABLE-23f1401-3df1120-dc3cbb7
Upgrade: freebsd-pkgdb-9.3-STABLE-78ebdb9-3bda974-b54df29 -> freebsd-pkgdb-9.3-STABLE-23f1401-3df1120-dc3cbb7
Upgrade: FreeNASUI-9.3-STABLE-78ebdb9-3bda974-b54df29 -> FreeNASUI-9.3-STABLE-23f1401-3df1120-dc3cbb7
Upgrade: freenas-pkg-tools-9.3-STABLE-78ebdb9 -> freenas-pkg-tools-9.3-STABLE-972f616
Upgrade: docs-9.3-STABLE-78ebdb9 -> docs-9.3-STABLE-23f1401

 

[BigDave]

Please post screenshot of FreeNAS GUI of :
System/Boot window
See example in link below...

 

[Ericloewe]

How full is the boot device?

 

[joeschmuck]

There was an update bug a few builds ago and odds are you are using that build (can be conclusive since you didn't post your current version). The only way around it is to do a manual update.

The other issue could be a full boot device. (EDIT: okay someone beat me to this)

 

[Bhoot]

 

[Bhoot]

its a 32gb flash drive that I use for boot drive..

 

[joeschmuck]

Your device says if you reboot it will be the current version.

 

[joeschmuck]

Also, your current running version is free from the upgrade bug. I'd reboot.

 

[BigDave]

Gotta love that GUI :)

 

[Bhoot]

doesn't it reboot after updating? Anyways I just started the NASbox a few hours ago. Anyways.. just rebooting.. will let you know in case of any issues. ty people... really love how fast people respond here... ^_^

 

[Bhoot]

works now.. thanks a lot.. :)

 

[BigDave]

doesn't it reboot after updating? Anyways I just started the NASbox a few hours ago. Anyways.. just rebooting.. will let you know in case of any issues. ty people... really love how fast people respond here... ^_^

By design, when the update fails, it falls back to the last good/known config.
your update might still fail, but just delete the last config. and then do a manual update as was suggested by The Old Man.

Whoops, getting slow...
Glad it worked out for you...

 

[joeschmuck]

It's still not a bad idea to do a manual update if you have any doubts about the installation. I'll leave that up to you.

 

[Bhoot]

Is it any problem if I leave the update for now. Even if the OS crashes I could replace/reinstall the FreeNAS on a USB and get it back? Don't wanna get very experimental with the system.. :D

 

[Ericloewe]

Is it any problem if I leave the update for now. Even if the OS crashes I could replace/reinstall the FreeNAS on a USB and get it back? Don't wanna get very experimental with the system.. :D

Sure, unless you have a specific reason to update.