How to update firmware on Samsung 840 pro SSD?

I just bought a samsung 840 pro SSD and am trying to look for a way to upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Apparantly it is only possible via windows, has anyone found a way to do it on a mac? I received my SSD yesterday and there was a firmware update released by Samsung on the 13TH December but i am unable to update.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

This is why I don't recommend Samsung SSDs to Mac owners. Crucial, OCZ, SanDisk, Intel, and Plextor (I think) have firmware updates that can be performed on a Mac. While I wouldn't get a SanDisk or Intel for other reasons, it wouldn't be because of inability to update the firmware.

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I seem to have a failed brand new SSD. Before I RMA it, please help me spot my stupid mistake
I've just used Samsung data migration to copy my C drive to a Samsung 840 Pro 128GB SSD as usual.
I went into device driver, and set the SSD to cache writes, so the SSD was working then.
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Hi woothoot,
I'm not familiar with the Samsung data migration tool. Is it actually cloning the drive, or just copying files and settings?
With ThinkPads, it is usually recommended to have the target drive installed in the laptop and the source on the external connection. Doing it the other way sometimes results in a non-booting drive.
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T440s is killing Samsung 840 pro SSD's

Hi all,
I have a new T440s, bought with HDD. As I wanted to use a reliable SSD, I bought a Samsung 840 pro, which I already have running in another system. This is when the problems started. In a German Forum several users report similar problems, so I just wanted to provide a summary here, so that maybe the international community can help. I consider myself as an experienced user, have built various PC systems over the past years and have currently a desktop system running with Samsung 840 pro. Here are the details:
I have installed Windows 8.1 (various times, first clone from HDD and later after recurring problems, complete clean install from Win 8.1 DVD), Bios set to UEFI only + Intel Rapid Start disabled before installation.
The issue is now that with the SSD I am getting constant HDD errors (visible in EventViewer), so that usually after a few hours of operation the OS gets damaged to the point that it cannot boot any more. I should mention that the same system is running stable with the original HDD. First I thought it is a defective SSD and I got it replaced by Samsung. However, with the replaced new SSD I am facing the same issues. Earlier this year I fixed a problem on a desktop PC with 840 pro where the symptoms looked similar. In case of the desktop system, the issue could be fixed by replacing the SATA cable (which is obviously not an option on the T440s).
And yes, I am using the latest SSD firmware, BIOS update, Lenovo drivers. Now, the issue is that I do not seem to be the only one with these problems. Other users in a German Thinkpad forum report similar problems and not only on Windows systems but also on Linux installations (one even got the mainboard replaced by Lenovo and it still did not solve the problem).
I contacted Lenovo support and they replied that they are only supporting original Lenovo SSD's. I must say that I am really disapointed that my brand new system from a renowned manufacturer consistently does not work with one of the most widely used SSD's. Currently, some users in the German forum report that they are having more luck with Samsung EVO SSDs. However, after this experience, I really lost confidence in the T440s. If the design should have problems with Sata 3, I don't know if I can trust this notebook in a business environment.
Any comments/suggestions highly welcome.
Regards,
Frank
PS: Here is a reference (of at least two other users reporting this issue in this forum here, in German though)
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T4-T5-und-neuere-T-Serie/Lenovo-T440s-Samsung-840-pro/m-p/1297091#M1562
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128 GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3[subtract $150.00]
180GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3 Opal[subtract $50.00]
256 GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3 eDrive Capable
240GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3 Opal[add $50.00]
512GB Solid State Drive SATA3[add $250.00]
When I was researching SSD drives for the T440s a month ago, I came across the following, although I do not know the accuracy of the information:
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256 GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3 eDrive Capable
240GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3 Opal [add $50.00]
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How do I format new Samsung 850 Pro SSD in my 2012 Mac Mini

So my 12 year old is frustrated by the slower speed of his mac mini, and with some of his birthday money and my expertise (which I hope to borrow from you and pass off as my own), I've purchased a Samsung 850 Pro SSD (256 GB) and am going to install it for him. We've already increased the memory.   I've also purchased the OWC data doubler and am planning to install the Samsung with the original Mac hard drive.
Having watched the install videos several times I feel fairly competent to do that, but my question is what to do then to access and make the most use of the SSD so everything (1) works and (2) runs as fast as possible?    For example, first, do I need to copy the OS to the SSD and delete from the Mac hard drive, and then somehow set up the SSD as the main drive?   And do I do this before I install the SSD or can I do it after?   Finally, what do I need to do to ensure that the computer uses the two drives optimally thereafter for maximum speed/performance. You can see my level of expertise from my questions.
Other than the memory and the SSD install, we're not planning any other modifications, and his use of the mini is pretty vanilla (games, videos, etc.).    Any step-by-step help for a relative novice in this area (me) would be much appreciated.
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1. Partition and format the SSD.
2. Install OS X on the SSD.
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If you are going to use an SSD as a boot drive together with your existing HDD as the "data" drive, here's what you can do.
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Open Users & Groups preferences. Click on the lock icon and authenticate. CTRL- or RIGHT-click on your user account listing in the sidebar and select Advanced Options from the context menu. You will see a field labeled "Home dir:" At the right end you will see a Change button. Click on it. In the file dialog locate the Home folder now located on the HDD (HDD/Users/account_name/.) Select the folder, click on Open button. Restart the computer as directed. When the computer boots up it will now be using the Home folder located on the HDD.
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Hi guys!
I want to improve my macbook pro 15" early 2011 by installing a ssd drive on it! I just want to no know if a samsung 840 pro with 512gb will be compatible with my model. Its a serial ATA 6 gbs model.
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markselise wrote:
Also, adding 16GB memory that seams straight forword. Any tips are welcome.
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Has anyone installed the samsung 840 pro in MBP mid 2009?

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I installed a Samsung 840 PRO SSD in my Mid 2010 MacBook Pro. It’s not hard to install the software onto your SSD, though it will take some time to do so. I don’t know how much Apple would charge for that service, so the time vs. money tradeoff is something that you’ll need to decide.
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