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Echo (or Dot) ring lights spinning for "no reason"

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mike27oct

Echo (or Dot) ring lights spinning for "no reason"
« on: November 01, 2016, 03:33:51 am »
Today, I noticed my Echo ring lights on and spinning for no apparent reason.  So I just pulled the plug when I got no response.  I quicly realized afterward it was most likely installing the new firmware, so not a good idea to unplug it.

I plugged it back in and it did this again as when booting up.  I checked the app and sure enough the new FW was installed (it was not as of yesterday.) So, I probably turned off the Echo while it was rebooting after the upgrade was installed. (I sure hope so.)

The Take Away:  If you see this happening to your Echo or Dot, remain calm, wait to see if it is finished in a minute or two and then check the app for the new firmware.  I was lucky that I did not disturb the upgrade any earlier. 
I hate auto updates for this reason, and why I don't allow Windows to do auto updates.