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Contributor III
Nov 20, 2016 1:49 PM UTC
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Trying to update my sonos but getting error code 9

Hello,
When trying to update my sonos I keep on getting an error 9 wich there is no description...can someone know what do to, see attached.
Thanks
Andre
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    Sonos Employee
    Dec 1, 2016 10:02 AM UTC
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    AndrelabbAuthor
    Contributor III
    Nov 20, 2016 1:50 PM UTC

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    Trending Lyricist I
    Nov 21, 2016 8:04 AM UTC
    Same error here.. trying to update my Play 5 gen 2 and... bang, same message.

    And in my SONOS app there's no Spotify. I tried Beta, then I gave up of beta, I don't know what is happening.

    Actually I don't understand why everything is so complicated in this application. If I knew that before I would buy another box.
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    ratty
    Nov 21, 2016 10:28 AM UTC
    Actually I don't understand why everything is so complicated in this application. If I knew that before I would buy another box.
    You chose to enrol in a beta, which always involves a degree of uncertainty. That said, downgrading out of a beta is normally straightforward. Sonos continue to announce that there are issues with leaving 7.0 beta. Whether they'll choose to resolve this or simply leave it until 7.0 is fully released is not known. Since 7.0 is in public beta one assumes that production release can't be that far off.
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    Ryan S
    Retired Sonos Staff
    Nov 21, 2016 5:59 PM UTC
    Hey guys, there's currently some trouble downgrading Sonos players from the public beta version back to the current release build. It's giving that error 9. There's a fix for it but it will require you to give us a call on our support line for the team to assist doing it.

    Sorry for the trouble.
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    Lyricist I
    Nov 21, 2016 9:38 PM UTC
    Rather than constantly ask people to call the support line, could Sonos not post the solution online? It seems that lots of people are having the same issue (myself included) and would like their systems up and running again. I've emailed customer support yesterday as per instructions on the support page but yet to hear anything back. Alternatively, could you give some indication as to when the beta will be made live?
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    Trending Lyricist I
    Nov 21, 2016 9:45 PM UTC
    I called the support today. I was numer 105 waiting in the line. Now I'm already 55 min talking to the support staff and after they connect to my PC , the app could be updated..but Spotify... nothing so far.
    Too complicated for me.. should buy another player. It's very disappointing.
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    Ryan S
    Retired Sonos Staff
    Nov 21, 2016 9:48 PM UTC
    Rather than constantly ask people to call the support line, could Sonos not post the solution online? It seems that lots of people are having the same issue (myself included) and would like their systems up and running again. I've emailed customer support yesterday as per instructions on the support page but yet to hear anything back. Alternatively, could you give some indication as to when the beta will be made live?

    The workaround that resolves this isn't something that can be done yourself, it requires some steps from a technician on our end of things for each system.

    We haven't announced the official end of the beta program, but it'll probably be within a few weeks.
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    jgatie
    Nov 22, 2016 12:33 AM UTC
    I called the support today. I was numer 105 waiting in the line. Now I'm already 55 min talking to the support staff and after they connect to my PC , the app could be updated..but Spotify... nothing so far.
    Too complicated for me.. should buy another player. It's very disappointing.


    In all honesty, you volunteered to be participate in the beta, which by definition involves using software which is not fully baked. It also assumes patience and responsibilities on the part of the Beta tester. If you are unable or unwilling to accept these conditions, it is hardly Sonos' fault. Nor are you likely to get a different user experience from any other company's beta testing.
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    Trending Lyricist I
    Nov 22, 2016 8:28 AM UTC
    "you volunteered to participate in beta"...so it's my fault now?? I was just trying to connect (or be able to use) Spotify! And looking for some help in your website I found something related to participate in beta. As it never worked here, I did a factory reset, and erased all applications, to start from zero again. Guess what? "Update error 9". I called your support yesterday (I was #105 holding in line, a lot of complains as I can see..) and after 2h15min nobody knows why I don't have spotify! The update was done but only after your support connect to my PC and share my screen...this shows how easy your application is.
    Now, here I am after spent 500,00 with NO spotify, and one more thing, even trying to connect by CABLE in my PC or mobile, it doesn't play anything. So my dear support team, is there any other misterious configuration to listen to some music using a simple cable?
    And thank you so much for your support !
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    Stuart_W
    World-Class Superstar
    Nov 22, 2016 8:57 AM UTC
    "you volunteered to participate in beta"...so it's my fault now?? I was just trying to connect (or be able to use) Spotify! And looking for some help in your website I found something related to participate in beta. As it never worked here, I did a factory reset, and erased all applications, to start from zero again. Guess what? "Update error 9". I called your support yesterday (I was #105 holding in line, a lot of complains as I can see..) and after 2h15min nobody knows why I don't have spotify! The update was done but only after your support connect to my PC and share my screen...this shows how easy your application is.
    Now, here I am after spent 500,00 with NO spotify, and one more thing, even trying to connect by CABLE in my PC or mobile, it doesn't play anything. So my dear support team, is there any other misterious configuration to listen to some music using a simple cable?
    And thank you so much for your support !


    If you are able to play Spotify having logged into your Spotify account using the Spotify app but when you try activating the service within Sonos you find it doesn't work I suggest as a first step that you ensure that your Sonos account (The one that your system is registered to) is recorded the SAME country as your Spotify account.
    The Public Beta in so far as it relates to Spotify is to allow the Spotify app to play through a connected Sonos system - there is no mention of fixing any other related Spotify/Sonos issues.

    I don't understand this comment "even trying to connect by CABLE in my PC or mobile, it doesn't play anything" - This sounds like a different issue - Perhaps you should start a different thread and I'm sure people will try and help.

    Presumably Sonos successfully removed you from Beta and updated system to current released software/firmware?
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