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XPR4500 "D" firmware

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Hi all,
I have an XPR4500 that currently shows the following version:
Firmware D01.20.16
Codeplug 01.16.20
Bootloader 01.00.00

I am trying without much success to understand what I have here. I've been told that this may be a "Development" version of the software (or even a development radio).

The question is... can this be moved to the standard "R" firmware? I have firmware for this all the way back to when the packages where individual for model and TANAPA and none of those will allow update.

Wondering if there are any ways forward for this radio (because this firmware only allows a single color code for the entire radio, not selectable on individual channels.)

Thanks for any help
James
 
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You would need un mentionable software to re flash the radio with regular firmware package.
 
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Yes, 'D' firmware is development firmware. Your only option is to use Depot to flash it over to regular firmware.
 
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Thanks folks. I was afraid that was the only recourse, but figured I'd ask here first. Appreciate the confirmation.
 
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