FPP 9.4 Released!

[dkulp]

FPP 9.4 Released!
This release is primarily to address various bugs and crashes found in 9.3. Once again, hundreds of crash logs were examined to try and determine common problems and get them addressed. Many bugs/issues reported by users were addressed. That said, there are quite a number of enhancements as well. 

NOTE: The OS level has not changedfrom 2025-11. There is no need to do a full OS level upgrade.

Enhancements

• Support "EERPOM version" that is separate from hardware version. Display in Cape Info if available.
• Allow the vendor to provde notes for various eeprom versions
• Initial support to store assets for Virtual Display so xLights can be updated to send the assets
• Added several new "enhanced warnings" with more details
• Add GPIO event publishing to MQTT for rising and falling edge detection
• Add MQTT event publishing for command execution and preset triggers
• Add dedicated help page for MQTT
• Add generic plugin header display callback so plugins can optionally publish info to header
• Increase tail in file manager to 250 files
• If the fseq file is locked during upload (due to currently playing), keep the file with a "replace" extension and next time the sequence is used or closed, it will be be swapped in
• Add validation and warning for invalid command presets in command presets UI
• Add support for UseNTPFromDHCP setting in network configuration
• Add option for 128x64 1/16 Scan in ColorLight LED panel selection
• Update URL wrapping in multisync.php to use proxy for external links
• Update boot delay logic that allows long delays with UI feedback whilst keeping timeouts low

Bug Fixes (since 9.3)

• Fix a bunch of spelling mistakes throughout the UI
• Fix BBShiftString output if both PRU's are needed
• Fix some crashing with BB48String if PRU's get "stuck"
• Fix some issues with Cape Signing not able to reach the signing service
• Fix some javascript resources that were heading off to the internet to retrieve stuff
• Fix a Playlist Start race condition if started from API call
• Fix MEDIA_STOPPED and MEDIA_STARTED events from VLC play commands
• Fix PlayList empty flag being improperly set
• Update the base overlay to not configure the PB2's internal RTC (which is not battery backed up)
• Enhance ledPanelsSize handling to support legacy configurations and upgrade path
• Prevent stopping sequence entry if it is already finished in Process method - prevents extra notification
• Expose FPP_UUID as advanced mode setting
• Fix issues with ArtNet when re-configuring inputs and outputs which could result in the wrong socket being used
• Fix some crashes when using FPP Commands in a playlist
• Fix some crashes with PixelOverlayModel if attempting to draw beyond the size of the model
• Fix some crashes in BBShiftPanel when shutting down the output
• Ensure network interface configs persist across upgardes

Image downloads are available via RPi Imager or from:

https://github.com/FalconChristmas/fpp/releases/tag/9.4

[caseywrieth1]

I have never updated my FPP on raspberry PI4 and i am running version 3.5.1 (V3branch) i have tried to update through the help tab and clicking about to get to the update link but says cannot access github. i have downloaded the 9.4 version to my computer but cannot figure out how to get it on my PI or FPP any help would be appreciated. A little fore warning i am not the most tech savy.

[MikeKrebs]

There are multiple ways to get the image on the sdcard. You do need a device that will write to your sdcard. Once you have that, slide your new sdcard into the writer.

The FPP manual describes 3 different programs you can use to move the image to the sdcard. Just pick one and follow the steps.

Use a new sdcard if you can with adequate space for your sequences and the OS.

[Poporacer]

but cannot figure out how to get it on my PI or FPP any help would be appreciated.

This should help!

The FPP Manual also has step by step instructions

[allknowing2012]