Flint2 (GL-MT6000) upgrade from 4.7.7 to 4.8.2 - how to preserve/transfer installed packages information between upgrades

[oldbonez]

Hi all,

I plan to upgrade from 4.7.7 to 4.8.2. If I dump the current pkg list, configs, perform an upgrade and compare after the upgrade what I have in the image vs what I had and add the missing ones, will this be enough?

I’m aware firsthand that upgrading installed packages unless using plain OpenWrt is not recommended.

Many thanks in advance for input

[Franz]

I would suggest to not update to 4.8.2.

For details, please refer to:

Slow pages loading, time-outs, no pics after 4.8.2 update GL-MT6000

Anyone else experiencing slow pages loading, time-outs, no pics after 4.8.2 update (up from 4.8.1) on GL-MT6000? It’s like not every web page, but rather once in 10-15 pages, totally randomly. Don’t even know how to troubleshoot it. Just wanted to see if someone already made conclusion.

[oldbonez]

@Franz thanks for the warning. I will follow your advice and not upgrade. However can you please confirm that my concept is right

1. create a backup archive with configurations
2. create a backup package installation list
3. upgrade with keeping settings on if the same minor branch is used - e.g. 4.7.6 to 4.7.7
4. upgrade without keeping ssettingss if switching to newer - e.g. 4.5 to 4.7

[Franz]

You are welcome.

My settings are basic, when I install a new firmware I prefer to go through a factory reset.

I'll leave that to more experienced users.

[oldbonez]

thank you. Looking back to what I’ve been through I will follow the routine established:

• prior to each upgrade - no matter which version - dump package list, create backups, screenshot critical settings
• when doing major upgrades - dump package lists, create backup, reset settings to factory defaults and start from thre