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    Cannot update Pfsens Plus 21.05.2-RELEASE

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      Kaloe28
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      Error: It was not possible to identify which pfSense kernel is installed

      pkg bootstrap -f
      The package management tool is not yet installed on your system.
      Do you want to fetch and install it now? [y/N]: y
      Bootstrapping pkg from pkg+http://pkg.FreeBSD.org/ALTABI=/latest, please wait...
      pkg: Error fetching http://pkg.FreeBSD.org/ALTABI=/latest/Latest/pkg.txz: Not Found
      A pre-built version of pkg could not be found for your system.
      Consider changing PACKAGESITE or installing it from ports: 'ports-mgmt/pkg'.
      [21.05.2-RELEASE][root@pfSense.home.arpa]/root: It was not possible to identify which pfSense kernel is installed
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        SteveITS Galactic Empire @Kaloe28
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        @kaloe28 That sounds like something's pretty wrong. Is this a new install? (since you haven't changed the default password). I would just reinstall and start completely fresh.

        Is this a Netgate device? Each of the product manuals has a page on how to reinstall.

        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
        Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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          Kaloe28
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          @steveits its my netgate xg7100, i tried the factory reset but it doesn't solve the issue, i tried several fix found here but i have no luck, either Invalid ABI, or unable to update repositories

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire @Kaloe28
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            @kaloe28 “The Netgate 7100 DT firewall appliance does not have a hardware button to reset the configuration to factory defaults. ”

            It’s just resetting the hardware , which isn’t a great idea on anything with a file system if you can avoid it.

            See https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/xg-7100/reinstall-pfsense.html

            Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
            Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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              rcoleman-netgate Netgate @Kaloe28
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              @kaloe28 Submit a ticket at https://go.netgate.com/ to get 22.05-RELEASE and restore your config from a backup.

              Ryan
              Repeat, after me: MESH IS THE DEVIL! MESH IS THE DEVIL!
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                Kaloe28 @SteveITS
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                @steveits its okay now, i was able to follow the instructions on the manual, thanks

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                  rcoleman-netgate Netgate @Kaloe28
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                  @kaloe28 Roger. If you want to use ZFS, however, you will need to reimage the system.

                  Ryan
                  Repeat, after me: MESH IS THE DEVIL! MESH IS THE DEVIL!
                  Requesting firmware for your Netgate device? https://go.netgate.com
                  Switching: Mikrotik, Netgear, Extreme
                  Wireless: Aruba, Ubiquiti

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