From b21c70afb353c7fd03dc38331fd40bb59122c714 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maxim Devaev Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:30:58 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] update --- docs/_preused.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ docs/v3.md | 5 ++++- docs/v4.md | 4 +++- 3 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/_preused.md diff --git a/docs/_preused.md b/docs/_preused.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..23548a4c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/_preused.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +search: + exclude: true +--- + + +!!! tip "If you bought PiKVM on Amazon or pre-used..." + + Sometimes Amazon's fullfilmet may send you a device that has been returned by another customer. + It doesn't mean that the device is broken, it just didn't fit him. + However the PiKVM OS will contain configuration changes from previous user and already generated encryption keys. + + When buying on Amazon or pre-used devices (for example on eBay), we strongly recommend flashing the memory card + with a new clean PiKVM OS. It's very easy to do and won't take much time. + [See the details here.](flashing_os.md) diff --git a/docs/v3.md b/docs/v3.md index 1b01cb85..2242c8ca 100644 --- a/docs/v3.md +++ b/docs/v3.md @@ -96,7 +96,10 @@ Once you have that, do the following: ----- ## Flashing the OS -Most of the time, this step is not necessary. However, if there is a possibility that your device had a previous owner (e.g. "Used - Like New" on Amazon), we recommend reflashing the OS to ensure a clean start. Please follow [this guide](flashing_os.md). +Most of the time, this step is not necessary. + +{!_preused.md!} + ----- ## Wiring diff --git a/docs/v4.md b/docs/v4.md index b57bae73..9e1bcb02 100644 --- a/docs/v4.md +++ b/docs/v4.md @@ -81,7 +81,9 @@ PiKVM uses your remote keyboard and mouse to simulate a local keyboard, mouse, a ----- ## Flashing the OS -Most of the time, this step is not necessary. However, if there is a possibility that your device had a previous owner (e.g. "Used - Like New" on Amazon), we recommend reflashing the OS to ensure a clean start. Please follow [this guide](flashing_os.md). +Most of the time, this step is not necessary. + +{!_preused.md!} ----- ## Wiring