Update to H90 fails

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    • #193899
      D Junk
      Participant

        Hi,

        Anybody get this when trying to install the latest update. Basically saying it has an error when creating a backup of h90-1.9.11 os

        Anybody know how to correct this?

         

        H90 Control Version: 1.9.13 – Windows 10
        Log started: 18 Dec 2025 6:25:43pm

        Initiated firmware update to version: 1.12.5
        volume size: 263257088
        free space before backup: 198384640
        ‼️ [H90InstallThread.cpp:401].H90InstallThread::run > Local Backup Error!
        Initiated firmware update to version: 1.12.5
        volume size: 263257088
        free space before backup: 198382080
        ‼️ [H90InstallThread.cpp:401].H90InstallThread::run > Local Backup Error!
        Initiated firmware update to version: 1.12.5
        volume size: 263257088
        free space before backup: 198384128
        ‼️ [H90InstallThread.cpp:401].H90InstallThread::run > Local Backup Error!

      • #193905
        tbskoglund
        Keymaster
        Eventide Staff

          Sorry to hear you are having update issues. Please carefully follow the instructions below and that should resolve the issue:

          Mac

          • Connect your H90 to your computer via USB
          • Boot the pedal into Recovery Mode: https://cdn.eventideaudio.com/manuals/h90/1.12.5/content/appendix/startup.html#recovery-mode
          • You should see a drive on your desktop labeled “H90 Pedal”
          • Delete the contents of that drive
          • Empty your computer’s trashcan
          • On your Mac, go to /Library/Eventide/H90 Control/Firmware
            • If you cannot find the Library/Eventide folder, follow these instructions Accessing the Hidden User Library (macOS)
          • There should be 3 files for the latest update: .os, .pak, and .bam
          • Manually copy the latest update files to the “H90 Pedal” drive
          • Eject the “H90 Pedal” drive and restart the H90

          Windows

          • Connect your H90 to your computer via USB
          • Boot the pedal into Recovery Mode: https://cdn.eventideaudio.com/manuals/h90/1.12.5/content/appendix/startup.html#recovery-mode
          • You should see a drive on your desktop labeled “H90 Pedal”
          • Delete the contents of that drive
          • Empty your computer’s trashcan
          • On your PC, go to \AppData\Roaming\Eventide\H90 Control\Firmware
          • There should be 3 files for the latest update: .os, .pak, and .bam
          • Manually copy the latest update files to the “H90 Pedal” drive
          • Eject the “H90 Pedal” drive and restart the H90
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