Troubleshooting
Follow these steps to resolve common connectivity issues with your Mini PC Miners.
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Step-by-Step Software Update and Troubleshooting Guide
Step 1: Update Your Software Download the latest software update specific to your device type:
Ensure your Algorand Proof of Connectivity (PoC) account has at least 1-2 ALGO to cover technical network fees.
Step 2: Remove Previous Software
Run the fryuninstaller provided in the downloaded zip file.
Manually remove leftover files:
Navigate to:
C:\Program FilesC:\Program Files (x86)
Delete folders named Fry or SoftEther.
Go to:
C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents
Delete any folder named FRY.
Remove leftover firewall configurations:
Open Windows Defender Firewall:
Control Panel → System and Security → Windows Defender Firewall → Advanced Settings → Inbound Rules
Delete rules labeled Fry VPN and SoftEther.
Step 3: Reinstall Software
Run the fryinstaller after completing the previous cleanup.
If errors occur:
Run fryuninstaller again.
Re-run fryinstaller.
Step 4: Node.js Update
If issues continue:
Uninstall the existing Node.js version.
Download and install Node.js version 18.20 from the official Node.js Downloads page.
Re-run the previously downloaded fryinstaller (Step 1).
Step 5: Verify Proof of Connectivity (PoC)
Navigate to the directory:
Documents/Fry/.../JavaScript/Connectivity Validation/Double-click and run POC.BAT.
Verify network functionality:
Check your Algorand account activity. Look for transactions labeled as 0.0 FRY.
Appearance of these transactions confirms successful connectivity validation.
Step 6: PoC Troubleshooting If no transactions appear and you've confirmed:
Your account has sufficient ALGO balance.
You've opted into the FRY token correctly.
Follow these steps:
Go to:
Documents/Fry/.../JavaScript/Connectivity ValidationRight-click and open config.json with Notepad.
Check your Algorand account phrase carefully:
Confirm exactly ONE space between words.
Remove extra characters (commas, periods, symbols).
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