Determining the version of system firmware on a Photon/P1

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This post explains how to decode the version number:

Safe Mode Published JSON String

That message in the event log indicates the system module configuration (describe message). Typically, when you enter safe mode, it’s because you have unmet dependencies (or you manually entered safe mode using the buttons). The dependencies look correct above. Understanding the Describe Message One of the places you may see the describe message is when safe mode is entered. It shows in the event log in the console: [events] But what does it mean? It’s a description of all of the software mo…