Thunderbolt Firmware Update

I constantly have to update Thunderbolt firmware. I've tried to complete the update about four times and when I go onto the app store, it says it has been installed although there is a still an update at the top. When I've set it to update, it restarts my laptop and once i've logged in again, the update is still required..?

Wait a minute. I keep my Thunderbolt plugged in to my MacBook Pro which is always plugged in. But I see in system prefs that the Thunderbolt is not connected. How do I connect it? Is this why since upgrading to mavericks I have to unplug/replug Thunderbolt every time I wake up my computer?
How do I do this? Is there firmwhere I have to update because of Mavericks?
Tzipora

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Bought 2 new 27 inch TB displays for two different machines and after a couple of days the Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2 appears on my Mac Pro with one of the displays installed. So I install the firmware update. Now my display blacks out periodically and I keep getting Graphic Display Errors with a request to sent the errors to Apple. Running a 32 GB Mac Pro (late 2013 circular style) I have three monitors connected (two 20 inch cinema displays and the new 27 inch display). This machine is supposed to be able to handle three 4k monitors or 6 standard TB displays. I've seen the posts about the blacking out with this monitor but I didn't have any problems before the firmware update and now I've got them pretty regularly. I had the blacking out problem on an earlier monitor and took one of the monitors back and Apple gave me another one and this is the replacement. Same problem, but this one only started after the update. I'm hoping someone from Apple reads these messages and can let me know what's up.
BTW, I also have an older 27 inch Apple monitor that ran perfectly on this machine so I'm disappointed that I spent all this money and now get the blacking out issue.
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Memory 32 BG
Graphics AMD FirePro D300 2048 MB

I have my Thunderbolt display connected to my MacBook Pro and have been experiencing the same issue, getting worse over time. The folks at my local Apple store did not know what to do about it. So, I looked around and tried different thing.
The one thing that seems to be working is to System Preferences > Build-in Display > uncheck “Automatically adjust brightness.”
I hope this helps.

Computer keeps shutting down when trying to update Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2! But says I have installed it 4 times already.

Hello All,
Today I updated my MacBook Pro Early 2011 from Lion to Mavericks. I then went onto my App Store and it says I have an update that I need to install. This update is the Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2. Everytime I press update, it says that it is downloading, but suddenly my computer just turns off with no warning when the download hasnt even started. I'm worried that this will damage my computer! What I don't understand is that App Store says that I have already installed this update 4 times. But if so, why is it still saying that I need to update it?
Any help will be most appreciated!
Celine

Unfortunately after that I have no other suggestions... if it was my computer I would reformat the entire computer but you need a good backup to do that something is obviously corrupt and not acting right otherwise if you have another computer that you can use to update..

Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2 keeps reappearing in the App Store Update even after updating many many times. I have no Thunderbolt cables connected.

Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2 keeps reappearing in the App Store Update even after updating many many times. I have no Thunderbolt cables connected. I am running OS X 10.9.5.

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I've installed Thunderbolt firmware update 2.1. Now, When I've started again my computer, Macbook Pro with retina display and Macbook Air doesn't work. I've tried install this update with Snow Leopard and Lion system.
I've read some internet site and I saw people has got a the same problem.
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Help me please !

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Running Yosemite on iMac
Thunderbolt firmware update 1.2 keeps coming back for an update...have went through this for months, months & months! Have tried Apples suggestion to shut down Mac...disconnect all Thunderbolt devices, wait 10 seconds then reboot etc. Does NOT work on my Mac....
Any ideas would be very appreciated!
Thanks!!

This doesn't always work.
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Stuck on Thunderbolt Firmware-Update 1.2

App Store is permanently showing that there is a new update.
Thunderbolt Firmware-Update 1.2
When i click on update, it asks to restart the computer, i confirm.
After that it says installing software update 2 mins, then it restarts the computer.
After restart it shows a light grey screen, apple logo in the middle and a filling status bar on bottom.
When the statusbar is full, the MacOS is loaded and all work.
After a while the AppStore shows a new indicator and tells me there are new updates ..
Checking which ones shows it's the **** Thunderbolt again.
Its a brand new Mac, so whats the right way to get this fixed without losing a lot of time, money, the data on disk or the waranty?
Would have written a mail to support, but only found an option to call them during hours I'm at work.

The grey screen with statusbar shows for around 10-15 mins each time.

I receive a software update for Thunderbolt firmware update 1.2 daily

I'm receiving a Software Update daily. It is the same one. Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2. I've updated the MacAir while plugged in and continue to get it.

J.T.Holloway wrote:
I don't love it, but I don't dislike it either. Between the two, at least initially, I think I prefer the previous interface.
I know that will be the case for me.
J.T.Holloway wrote:
The new one is a little more Apple-like with icons instead of lists, but I liked having everything right on the screen before and now I have to scroll down to get to the icons below the tv screen view.
The old interface wasn't perfect but logical - as you say the icons are for the iPhone and iPad crowd, and as i see it will entail more scrolling and button hopping on the remote.
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I do like the icon look as it is more like the iPad, iPhone, Dashboard, etc.
Quelle surprise......
It's a bit like the redesign of these discussion fora - the new layouts are designed for the younger generation but far too much scrolling and hard work to find what you want compared to the old format.
I HATE SCROLLINGTO FIND THINGS
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Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2 / Thunderbolt: No hardware was found.

We purchased a 2012 27" iMac at work which I connected to a 23" cinema display via a MDP->DVI adapter. It worked for a while, but then stopped working 1 day. Thinking it was the monitor or the adapter, I connected a 27" cinema display with a direct MDP connection - still didn't work.
After doing the typical SMC/PRAM reset, I noticed that in System Information under thunderbolt it said "Thunderbolt: No hardware was found." I also noticed that the App Store listed a Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2. So, I updated that, restarted, it flashed the progress bar for a second but didn't move before restarting again and booting. The firmware update was still listed in the app store. I tried downloading the DMG for the update on the Apple Download site, install seemed to go well, but did not install.
Then I found this: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4579. I ran through that process (also reset SMC/PRAM again). Still no go. After calling Apple support, they recommended that I reinstall OS X. Still didn't work after that. I called back today, and apparently my only option is to carry it to the closest Apple Store, which is an hour and a half away (we have a closer authorized dealer, but they are closed until July 8th for some reason). I also asked if they could send a box so I could ship it and they said that wasn't an option.
Is there anything else I can do without having to wait until July 8? I am extremely disappointed with Apple right now, and I'm hoping I can get this resolved without having to run all over the place.

It sounds to me that you've gone through all the possibilities as regards software and that your iMac has a hardware issue. If so, then taking it to an Apple Store or authorized Apple service provider is going to be necessary. Apple typically does not provide ship-in service when they have authorized service in your area. You'll either have to wait for the service center to re-open on the 8th or drive to the Apple Store.
Regards.

Thunderbolt firmware update 1.2 won't install

I can't find a way to get Thunderbolt firmware update 1.2 installed. I need this update because my external display won't work without it. Machine is late 2011 13" Macbook Pro running OS X 10.9.5. Other updates install without problems, only this update is keeping coming back. Installation seems to go fine, however it doesn't actually install it and update re-appears to App store.
Stuff I've tried already
Install update on AC & fully charged battery
Download & install update manually from Apple website
Install update with & without thunderbolt connected
...with these combinations, App store update log shows 8 installs for that update (and it's still not actually installed)
Anyone had similar problems? Any ideas how to get it installed?

Restart the computer in safe mode. Certain caches maintained by the system will be rebuilt.
Safe mode is much slower to start up than normal. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
When the login screen appears, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and test. There's no need to log in while in safe mode.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t start in safe mode. In that case, ask for instructions.

Thunderbolt firmware update 1.2 continues to fail on MBP

For months I have been repeatedly asked via software update to run the Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2. The update gray screen shows up, but before the status bar can complete, the computer restarts. Other users have gotten relief with unplugging their usb and thunderbolt devices but I have no such devices attached to my computer. Anyone else?

Hello there terrie_808,
If the update still seems to not be taking for your Thunderbolt Display, I would like to recommend the troubleshooting in the following article to help you get that resolved, named:
Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2: Keeps reappearing and Thunderbolt ports and Target Display Mode may not work
After installing Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2:
Thunderbolt ports may not work.
Target Display Mode may no longer work.
The update may keep reappearing as available for download.
This occurs when a self-powered Thunderbolt device (other than a directly-connected Thunderbolt display) is connected to a Thunderbolt port while installing the update.
To resolve this issue:
Shutdown your computer.
Disconnect all Thunderbolt devices.
Wait 10 seconds.
If you are using a Mac mini with a Thunderbolt display, reconnect the Thunderbolt display directly to your computer via the Thunderbolt port. Do not connect other Thunderbolt devices at this time.
Restart your computer.
If the Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2 is offered, download and install it and restart your computer when asked. If the Thunderbolt Update is not offered, the update has installed correctly.
Reconnect all Thunderbolt devices.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

THUNDERBOLT FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.0

where can i manually download the thunderbolt firmware update version 1.0 for my macbook pro 2011? i have tried installing it from software update, but it keeps popping up to install and i have tried several times. no luck...
thanks.

You may want to look at this:
http://http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57451440-263/thunderbolt-update-plag uing-ma cbook-pros-with-kernel-panics/
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Mavericks upgrade and Thunderbolt firmware update?

Hi Guys,
last week I installed mavericks to an external hard drive and am currently using my early 2011 MBP as a dual boot using Lion and Mavericks. The main reason is because my audio software is no longer being updated in Lion.
My next purchase once I start using Mav full time, will either be a belkin thunderbolt dock or the akitio thunder dock. So I can run my hard drives, tv etc from the thunderbolt port.
Problem is, I'm unsure if I can update my thunderbolt port in my machine, and both docks will only run on thunderbolt two.
in about this mac my information is this:
Model Identifier:     MacBookPro8,2
Boot ROM Version:     MBP81.0047.B27
SMC Version (system):     1.69f4
If I install the firmware updates here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237
will I be able to update the firmware for my thunderbolt port from
Firmware Version:     22.1
Port Micro Firmware Version:     2.0.7
to whatever the latest one is, because I saw a post saying the latest frimware version is 25.1
any advice/ideas?
Cheers Iain.

I emailed Akitio and got this reply.
"The AKiTiO Thunder Dock is using Thunderbolt 1 but it's compatible with both Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2, so you can use it on earlier machines as well as the latest Thunderbolt 2 machines. However, the minimum system requirement is Mac OS X 10.9, so you will need to use Mavericks.
Regarding the EFI and SMC firmware, it's good to use the latest version and we usually recommend to update it as part of our troubleshooting process. The page you provided is the one I would have suggested too, so you can follow the links there and update your machine.
Keep in mind that this will not upgrade your Thunderbolt port as you put it, it only updates the firmware of your system."

TS4579 since i have installed os X safari is not working properly and thunderbolt firmware update keps reappearing even though i have done the update .....

Can anybody Help me ,
my Mac was working great til i decided to update to OS X Mavericks and i ran the update and since then my Safari is crashing all the time and freezing too, i had to download opera which is working fine , and the update thunderbolt firmware keeps reappearing although i have done couple of times ...
I wish i didnt

bunjamin wrote:
There is now a new line in BBM that wasn't there before which covers the message that I am typing, so I can't actually see what I am typing.
Hi bunjamin,
just go to BlackBerry World, and update all your apps including BBM.
bunjamin wrote:
Every time I unlock my phone, my screen enlarges so I can't really see much on the hub/notification screen and it defaults to the hub which it didn't do before).
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my ringtone is much softer than it was previously
yes, BlackBerry has acknowledged this bug in this article from the public knowledge base:
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I downloaded the update for the Thunderbolt Firmware (1.1) but it will not install. The AppStore updater just keeps "checking for updates" without performing the update. If I try to close the AppStore to restart it a message appears that says it can't stop because the download/install is still running. So I can't cancel the update or install it. Suggestions welcome.
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If you've a 2012 model, then the update can be found here -> http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1612.
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