UPDATE: HALLOWEEN & ULTRAMAN

Halloween And Ultraman – Code Update Guide

For most people the process is straightforward, and it is OK to install the latest version directly.

Quick Update

1. Download the update file from the Halloween or Ultraman section on the Game Support page.
2. In your Downloads folder you should now have code_H78.pkg or code_UM.pkg.
3. Copy this file to an empty USB thumb drive that is larger than 2 GB and no more than 32 GB. Keep only this one file on the drive.
4. Confirm the filename on the USB is exactly code_H78.pkg (or code_UM.pkg). If you see a duplicate name like code_H78 (1).pkg, rename it to the exact filename or the update will fail.
5. With the game on or off, insert the USB into the black USB extension just inside the coin door on the left side.
6. Turn the game on, or if it is already on, wait. The update starts automatically. It can take up to 60 seconds to begin.
7. When the update completes the screen will confirm success. Be patient, this can take a few minutes.
8. Remove the USB and power the game off, then back on.
9. After boot, open the settings menu (buttons inside the coin door) and confirm the version is the latest.

Mac Users

If you are updating a game running a version earlier than 1.10, macOS can place hidden files on the USB that cause the update to fail. Do this:

1. Format the USB as MS-DOS (FAT32).
2. Copy the .pkg file to the USB as-is. Do not unpack it.
3. Open Terminal and run: dot_clean "/Volumes/<your-USB-name-here>" (replace with your actual volume name, for example UNTITLED).
4. Ignore warnings such as “Failed trying to change dir” or “Bad Pathname.” The command still removes the hidden files that cause the issue.
5. Eject the USB and update the game as normal.

Update Failing – Troubleshooting

1. Try another USB thumb drive. This is the most common fix. Older or unreliable drives can be slow or corrupt. Stay at 32 GB or smaller. An SD card in a USB adapter can also work.
2. Do not remove or wiggle the USB while copying or during the update.
3. Verify the copy completed. The file on the USB must match the downloaded file name and file size exactly.
4. On Windows, right click the USB drive and choose Eject before removing it.
5. Format the drive before copying the file: on Windows use FAT32 with 32 KB allocation size. On Mac use MS-DOS (FAT32).

Catastrophic Failure – Re-Image Your Mini PC

If the game will not load, the screen stays black or shows an error, or you only see a gray BIOS screen, re-imaging the mini PC will restore a working system. After the restore you can apply the latest code update using the Quick Update steps above.

1. Identify Your Mini PC And Download The Image

   Open the backbox and check the mini PC behind the screen, then download the correct image:

   • UP Board – small circuit board style mini computer:
     • Halloween Full v1.08a UP Image
     • Ultraman Full v1.08a UP Image
   • KAMRUI, OUVISLITE, Etc. – square silver or gray case. A sticker on the back shows ROM size:
     • 64 GB
       • Halloween Full v1.08a 64 Image
       • Ultraman Full v1.08a 64 Image
     • 128 GB
       • Halloween Full v1.08a 128 Image

2. Prepare The USB
   1. Unzip the file you downloaded.
   2. Copy the unzipped contents to the USB. Do not copy the original .zip file.
   3. You should have eight folders and three files on the USB. On a Mac the .disk folder is hidden, which is expected.
3. Run The Restore
   1. With the game off, insert the USB into the mini PC. The coin door USB extension is fine.
   2. Power on the game. The Clonezilla restore starts automatically and can take a while.
   3. When you see a menu with Power Off, Reboot, and CMD, turn the game off, remove the USB, then turn the game on again.
4. Update To The Latest Code
   1. The game will load v1.08a and play normally.
   2. Follow the Quick Update steps to install the latest code.