Irobot Scooba Firmware Update
Q: Why doesn't the Scooba software update connect to my robot even though I plugged it in?
The Scooba 450 is the only robot that scrubs hard floors so you don't have to. Just fill the tank, press CLEAN and the Scooba Three-Cycle Cleaning Process automatically sweeps and pre-soaks, scrubs, then squeegees your floors, tackling stuck-on messes and washing away over 99.3% of bacteria. Version 3.10.8 (for i7/i8 models) Release Date: 2020.09.03. Bug Fixes & Usability Improvements; Version 3.10.7. Release Date: 2020.09.03. Bug fixes; Fixes a bug where the robot will back off the dock and reboot.
A: Windows may not be able to detect the device. Please restart your computer.
Note: You must be a windows administrator to install and run drivers on Windows XP. The compleat distiller free.
Q: I ran Scooba Software Update but it failed partway through and gave a “timeout” error message. What should I do?
A: Unplug all other USB devices from your computer and close all open applications, then try the update again.
Q: The Scooba Software Update is taking a very long time. What can I do to speed it up?
A: Unplug all other USB devices from your computer and close all open applications. Next, try the update again. If the problem persists, please contact iRobot Customer Care.
Note: Your computer may be using most of its USB or processor bandwidth on other devices or running programs. This may cause the download to take an unusually long time or to fail.
Q: Scooba Software Update produces an error that says it can't communicate with the robot. What should I do?
A: The USB port may be in use by another application. Please disconnect your robot from your computer, close all open applications, and try running the update again . If no other applications are running, please try unplugging the robot and plugging it back in. Rebooting you computer may also help.
Q: My computer produced an error that said a power surge is detected and now my Scooba won't show up as a device on my computer. What should I do?
A: Reboot your computer and try again.
Q: Scooba Software Update just won't work!
A: Ensure the USB root hub and all USB controller (enhanced host control, universal host control, etc.) drivers are up to date.
On a Windows PC, you can do this by accessing your device manager, right-clicking on the selected device and selecting “Update Driver.” Alternatively, most computer manufacturers will offer a specialized set of driver and update utilities for your particular computer laptop.
Irobot Scooba 390 Troubleshooting
Q: My computer “blue screened” and a warning message said something about USB. What should I do?
Irobot Scooba Firmware Update Software
A: There was likely a communication error between your computer and the USB port. Reboot your computer and try again.