If you're a RoboCup team or researcher running multiple NAO V4s, standardizing on NAOqi 1.90 with the latest official patch (e.g., 1.90.5) is recommended. The patch typically includes:
Applying the patch is not just a simple overwrite; it updates the entire root filesystem while preserving /home/nao. SoftBank’s patcher uses a delta update mechanism (rsync-like) to avoid full reflash.
Title: [IMPORTANT] Nao upseedage 90 patched – Do not attempt to use
Body:
As of the latest server-side update, the exploit known as "nao upseedage 90" has been fully patched. nao upseedage 90 patched
What this means:
Status: ❌ Patched / Deprecated
Next steps:
Thanks for your understanding.
| Issue | Cause | Fix | |-------|-------|-----| | NAO doesn’t boot after upgrade | Incompatible patch / corrupted flash | Recovery mode (hold chest button while powering on) → reflash | | Motors twitching randomly | Incorrect patched PID values | Revert to official 1.90.5 | | Cannot connect via Choregraphe | Patch changed authentication | Reset password via web interface | | Battery not charging after upgrade | Patch altered power management | Reinstall original battery driver module |
“Upspeedage 90” was a critical safety flaw in NAO robots. Patch 0.90 successfully mitigates it without significant performance cost. Future work includes fuzzing other real-time threads.
In this context, "patched" usually means the software has been modified (cracked) to bypass licensing checks or anti-cheat systems. It implies that the original software required a purchase or a specific login, and this version has had those restrictions removed.
🚨 PATCH NOTICE 🚨
The Nao upseedage 90 exploit has been officially patched.
If you were using this method, it will no longer work. Expect errors or crashes on execution. We recommend updating to any new method if available.
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Since the Naon TL is a media box, this is the critical metric. If you're a RoboCup team or researcher running