Downloading Java problem with Synology DS212j NAS

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(13-12-2014 11:49)simoncn Wrote:  This message is caused by a change in DSM 5.1. To prevent it, you need to set the Package Center Trust Level to 'Any subscriber' and install the "Java SE Embedded 8" package again.

It is more difficult to install Java on a NAS that doesn't have Synology Java Manager available. Synology Java Manager is currently available for Intel and ARMv7 models. Because of Oracle's license terms for Java, it is unlikely that Synology will release Java Manager for PowerPC models (such as the DS213+) or ARMv5 models because this would require Synology to pay license fees to Oracle.

Simon,

This was exactly the solution. I was able to open the install, see that I needed to uninstall Java 7 before proceeding (which I did), and then install Java 8. Everything is current and running fine now!

   

On the why is it so hard question, that at least makes some sense. That said, I don't think I would ever have figured this out if you hadn't explained how to reset the package center "trust level" in DSM 5.1. I hope this post helps someone else out if they do a search.

I'm going to make a second (and equal) donation to MinimServer for the extra help you give everyone. I don't have a better way of showing my sincere thanks to you.

John