HDMI 2.0 firmware update?

With the release of their 2013 4k TV models, Toshiba promised an HDMI 2.0 update for free via firmware by the end of 2013. Seeing as the end is near, is this promise still a reality?
"Although these units are shipping with HDMI 1.4 level capability, Toshiba will also provide a free firmware upgrade to HDMI 2.0 level capability this December 2013 to support 4K 60fps content. 'Toshiba is leading the industry in 4K Ultra HD technology,' said Ramirez. 'While many brands are just getting started in Ultra HD, our CEVO 4K engine is second-generation technology. Now we are adding HDMI 2.0 level capability so users can enjoy our amazing picture quality with higher speed 60fps 4K content.'"
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57607131-221/hdmi-2.0-upgrade-path-where-do-the-manufacturers-s...

Ahh, I see the file is in fact there, just dated wrong. Click on the firmware file update under drivers, even though it is dated September 2013. The actual file is the newest update.
I applied it and it seems to have taken without any problems. But unfortunately, Toshiba hasn't provided any test 4K content like other vendors or any means of getting 4K images or video onto the TV other than via a laptop with HDMI port that can output 4K. If they could add a way to display 4K images via USB/SD/DLNA, that would be great! As well as support for Youtube 4K streaming (the only place I've found 4K content that is ready to go).
Any word, Toshiba, on additional updates? Or are you officially done with these TV's?

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====
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Message was edited by: vaartmbpro

vaartmbpro wrote:
When i booted my mb (with new mobo) and scanned for updates, several popped up, under which "Thunderbold firmware update 1". Im scarred as **** to run the update again.... since i don't realy need it, i decided to skip it for the time beeing ;-)
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