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IBret
IBret
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September 21, 2019
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STM32F429I-DISC1 changed to obsolete RIGHT NOW -> how to work?

  • September 21, 2019
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I just wanted to create a new project for the board ( last project I created about 24 hours ago, was still working ). That caused an update to run, the device is now obsolete, and I can't create projects, get the error: The target device 'STM32F429I-DISC1' is currently not supported by STM32CubeIDE according 'Obsolete' marketing status

As of now, the status on https://www.st.com/en/evaluation-tools/32f429idiscovery.html is still ACTIVE. What is that, and how can it be fixed urgently?

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Best answer by Thomas Borowczak

Dear community members

The issue that many of you have faced and reported here these last 2 days, where our boards were marked as "obsolete" in STM32CubeMX and STM32CubeIDE has been solved.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Best regards,

Thomas

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IBret
IBretAuthor
Associate
September 21, 2019

Update....ALL development boards are marked as Obsolete!

S.Ma
S.Ma
Principal
September 21, 2019

Can you take a picture snapshot of the tool saying board obsolete/all boards obsolete?

This is probably a very annoying bug.

If a board uses a 10years guarantee lifespan, the boards using it should still be useable for debug and maintainance.

Would it feel fair to say that if support/maintainance of development materials ends, it would be still possible for users to have the mean to download the "last working version set" (or give a migration path to newer part?)

IBret
IBretAuthor
Associate
September 21, 2019

All development boards became obsolete....very much looks like a bug.0690X00000ARTWHQA5.png

TKeel
TKeel
Associate
September 21, 2019

0690X00000ARTZuQAP.jpgSame experience here. I attended an ST workshop 2 days ago and got this board. This board cannot be obsolete, in reality. Has to be a bug.

I tried uninstall and re-install of STM32CubeIDE - got same result.

I pulled out my laptop from the workshop, and disabled the wi-fi before running STM32CubeIDE. Similarly to in the workshop (where there was a very slow wi-fi) - at the time of "Initializing target selector" it asked if I wanted to set up an internet connection. I said no. In this laptop instance, the NUCLEO-L476RG board is in active mass production.

The apparent conclusion is that the target selector performs a transparent update if STM32CubeIDE has an established connection when it's executed.

I'll confirm this in a few - have to drop internet to try it.

alterushka
alterushka
Associate
September 21, 2019

STM32CubeMX ver 4.26.0

STM32CubeMx ver 5.1.0

STM32CubeIde Ver 1.0.2

inform that the boards are obsolete

TKeel
TKeel
Associate
September 21, 2019

Ok - I uninstalled and reinstalled STM32CubeIDE with no internet connection, no change in result.

I had to manually go into c:\Users\(me)\ and blow away all 3 directories .stm* and both STM32Cube* directories. These were not erased by the uninstall.

With internet still off, I then restarted STM32CubeIDE and created a new project. The answer box then popped up during "Initializing Target Selector" I selected "no" and "remember my decision". Coming to a further point where more software had to be downloaded (if I were smarter, I may have avoided this by just blowing away only the .stmcufinder directory - but I then opted to turn internet on and "set this connection now". I chose a radio button which selected "no data update at startup" - checked connection (ok) then downloaded the file.

I now have my new project with my target board.

I closed out of STM32CubeIDE and tried to restart. This time, during "Initialize Target Selector" - it downloaded files.....and my board is now again "obsolete" - even though I asked it to "remember my decision" and "no data upgrade during startup" .

More later after I try a bit more refined and less "bullish" approach. But I have to shut down internet again.

TKeel
TKeel
Associate
September 21, 2019

Ok - my suspicion was confirmed. I shut down internet, blew away only the .stmcufinder directory ( C:\Users\(me)\.stmcufinder\ ) and STM32CubeIDE "remembered my decision" - I again have my new project on my board.

One more time..... with feelin'

TThan
TThan
Associate III
September 21, 2019

Same here, running latest STM32CubeIDE on Arch-Linux and on Windows 10.

2 Days ago I was able to start a new project based on STM32F429I-Discovery and STM32F746G-Discovery. Today I can not.

In my opinion this must me a bug. But a very annoying one, since I have to make a demo on the STM32F429I-Discovery over the weekend to show it my customer on Monday...

This is bug a very bad show stopper for me.

/Thomas

TKeel
TKeel
Associate
September 21, 2019

This time, it wasn't necessary to blow away any files. I just restarted STM32CubeIDE with internet off so that .stmcufinder wouldn't get "upgraded" to having all the boards obsolete :) - it seems I can again, after "Initializing Target Selector" is complete, turn on internet again.

"Don't tell me.....I've nothin' to do...." - I'm going back to counting flowers on the wall......

TKeel
TKeel
Associate
September 21, 2019

That is, unless ST will give me a beta tester job....

TThan
TThan
Associate III
September 21, 2019

Thank's a lot for the hint with removing ".stmcufinder"

You actually saved my weekend, now I can make my demo app.

I did not completely disable networl connection here, just used Windows Firewall to inhibit internetaccess for STM32CubeIDE.

Works like a charm, thanky you again.

/Thomas

S.Ma
S.Ma
Principal
September 21, 2019

100 USD per validated bug report incentive?

waclawek.jan
waclawek.jan
Super User
September 21, 2019

First, ST would need to notice at all.

JW

IBret
IBretAuthor
Associate
September 22, 2019

I raised a support case, somewhen Monday/Tuesday they should notice

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