Linksys Firmware Update Process Change

Linksys is starting to rollout firmware updates to router's that have the "Check for Firmware Update" or "Auto Firmware Update" features in a batch process.

chadster766 wrote:
You know with my Galaxy S5 I have auto updates enabled. I like it but as soon as the first bad update occurs it will be turned off.Sure but w/ your Galaxy S5 (assuming a carrier one) you would be surprised at how difficult it is for Samsung to get the carriers to approve that update (LOTS of testing). Additionally, you at least get some sort of release notes. Nothing major. Final item, a Galaxy S5 is a single user device. A Router supports "multiple single user devices". So if a router dies from an update, that could impact 10+ Samsung WiFi clients.vs. just 1 phone that dies. To me, "scope of impact" and "release management" factor into these sort of decisions...Real world scenario: Someone is in the middle of NetFlix streaming a movie.If I update the router firmware and interrupt that, I might not live to post on these forums Just imagine what more "productive" situations could arise. For ,my phone, if I update it, no one is impacted but me.

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N81 8gb firmware update - language change?

Hi Everyone,
I've bought an N81 8gb which has Chinese, English, and Melayu as language set. I'm currently living in China and therefore the Chinese language set is crucial; however, I know that N81 8gb is not officially released in China and therefore, there is no official firmware update from China.
My current device firmware is at V.10.0.053 RM-179. If I use the PC suite's software updater, will I lose the chinese language set on my phone? Has anyone lost their languages after updating?
I'm a bit weary to do try because I updated my girlfriend's bought in China N72 which reverted to the Nokia Europe site but the device software only had French, English, Italian and no Chinese after installing the update.

It's not possible to upgrade offline.
The nokia software updater needs an active broadband internet connection to be able to work.
As an alternative you could get our phone updated at a nokia care point.
Care points/service centres and repair info:
UK • Europe • Asia-Pacific • USA •
Canada • Middle East and Africa
Elsewhere: Click here, select your country, go to the support section, then select repair.

Want to PREVENT automatic firmware updates & other changes

OJ 8600 Pro. Wireless network setup.
I want to prevent automatic updates.
There must be a way to stop automatic firmware / software updates. I've not found it.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Especially printers.
People update firmware / software (not just HP) & some things suddenly don't work.
I don't update * anything * until I know what it is.
I just installed some new, non-HP cartridges. Suddenly, the printer is accessing the internet & "downloading." It flashed by quickly on the printer display & I couldn't read everything it said .
At the same time, it said something like "... then web printing will also be activated."
I specifically DISabled that, in the EWS, when I 1st setup the printer. Don't want web printing, don't need it.
Now, because I replace some carts, it's going to re-enable it for me? Talk about brass balls.
I cancelled that download / shut printer down. But sure enough, it had switched my settings & re-enabled web printing. (I disabled it again).
The next power on, printer resumed some download. It didn't bother saying what - just showed, "X of Y downloaded" & showed the progress. I immediately cancelled it again.
If there aren't settings to prevent any automatic FW / software updates, or if it just ignores them, I'll have to bury the printer far under the firewall.
Thanks.
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Thanks RnR.
Here's one method of using a router to prevent devices from accessing internet, that should work for many users.
I decided to use my router to block the printer's internet access. This can quickly & easily be reversed or modified. It involves 2 basic steps:
1. Assign the printer a static IP address.
2. Use router settings to deny internet access for the static address.
I have a Cisco / Linksys router, but many brands & models have these basic features, that are accessible from the router's EWS (embedded web server), through a web browser.
HP support has detailed instructions on assigning static IP addresses for most printer.
Here is one HP document covering that for my OJ Pro 8600 & some other models: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03781399/
It may be easier for most users to assign an HP printer a static address, using the printer's EWS rather than the printer display.
Note: generally, when using a router to assign a static IPa for devices that the router would otherwise be assigning automatically (via 'DHCP'), the static address chosen is outside of the current range of addresses, that the router can use to assign addresses to the devices connected to it. In many routers, what the current range of addresses it can choose from to assign DHCP addresses is visible under some section / tab of the router EWS.
In my Cisco, the current DHCP range is shown under the Setup -- Basic Setup -- DHCP section:
"IP Address Range: 192.168.2.60 to 192.168.2.109"
So, I chose a static printer address outside that (192.168.2.XXX).
You should write down & save the selected IPa, in case there's any problem getting it from the printer later (shouldn't be, but...).
Assigning the printer a static IPa hasn't affected accessing its EWS (for me).
Once the static IPa is assigned & recognized (by the router), use the router's settings to block that address from internet access. In my Cisco, it's under "Access Restrictions." (You may have to power the printer on / off; possibly reboot some computers, for the new static address to be recognized.) Here's how I did in the Cisco:
Log on to the router EWS (default login name & password is admin/admin. You should always change router PASSWORD from factory defaults, for security reasons - so your neighbor or kid can't remotely hack into your router).
Go to "Access Restrictions" tab or similar.
Click "edit list of PC's" and put in the "MAC address" of the printer. (found in the printer's network config / settings).
Save the MAC address settings.
Back on the router main Internet Access page, give this internet access policy (rule) a name.
Then click "Deny Access."
Check "Everyday" and "24 hours" for times, to block the IPa continuously.
Save the settings.
Now the router won't allow that address to access the internet - during the times specified, but the device (printer) can still communicate on the local network - all the time.
The same can be done for specific computers. Like to block kids' computers from internet access on certains days / hours.

MEGA STICK 520 Firmware update?

Hi, well I´been searching and reading this forum for quite some time and I haven´t found answers to this questions and I though that maybe someone did, so here it is:
I own a MEGA STICK 520 and I found a firmware update MS5520v0.2.0_FW.zip (2005-8-17) but I want to know exactly what does it changes, so if someone did the update, what does it do? And did you have any problems installing it? because I´ve read too many threads about players dying or allmost.
Is it the first firmware update? cause aparently for what i´ve read a lot of firmware with problems were solved with new versions.
Thanks in advance,
Bherno
Ps: sorry for my english, i´m from argentina. and please don´t answer me "just do it man!", because it cost me a lot of money and i can´t afford to kill it. I have two good reasons for doing the update, it´s really annoying that the player starts reproducing an album in the middle when it is prefectly organiced (in fact if you go manually to the first track it will play perfectly fine), and that the volume increases exponentialy.

The latest firmware feature is more little bug, thus please update the latest F/W (v0.2.0)!!
Update items is as follows:
1. Fixed bug: When manage “playlist” and power off, after power on “playlist” will be disorder.
2. Fixed bug: The file name will be cut under “playlist” mode.
3. Fixed bug: When didn’t use a long time, the screen wasn’t display.
Please do according to firmware update procedure of the following:
Mega stick firmware update process:
1. Please download and install the latest firmware and driver!!(http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/ia/ia/pro_ia_detail.php?UID=605)
2. After firmware unzipping, it will show some files, please replace driver installation files (C:\Program Files\MSI\MS-5520)
3. Please press sustained “play key” first (While mega stick can't be recognized by PC please add this procedure), then plug your mega stick 520 in your PC.
4. Please go to "start" (below left corner) and enter "programs" and choose "MSI MS-5520" update now!!!
5. As you update firmware that you can select "format data area" and after update success, you can release of your finger. (While mega stick can't be recognized by PC please add this procedure)
Please note: While mega player can't be recognized by PC, please don’t put battery with update firmware.
Hope to solve your doubt!!

Megastick 520 Firmware Update Error

I tried to update my MS-520 firmware (version 0.1.7 to 0.1.9) but for my surprise the UPDATE PROGRAM detect the files I had downloaded (tagged MS520 0.1.9) as MS511 , ¿Can someone in MSI explain that? Of course my MS520 became unusable but afterwards I put it again to work using the Recovery Mode. The case is, ¿IS MSI DOING THINGS CONCIOUSLY?
Another point, ¿IS POSSIBLE TO UPDATE THE MS520 INTERNAL DATE? The files I recorded were tagged in 1997 or something like that...
The functionality of the MS520 is EXCELLENT but not the SUPPORT FROM MSI which must be performed in a better way not to lose customer confidence.
If anyone can help me solve these doubts...
Thanks.
OSCAR from ARGENTINA.

Firmware update!!! (Don't put battery)
Firmware update process:
1.Please download and install the latest firmware and driver!!(http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/ia/ia/pro_ia_detail.php?UID=605)
2.After firmware installing will show some files, please cover driver installing files(C:\Program Files\MSI\MS-5520)
3.Please plug your mega player 520 in your PC
4.Press “play key” continuously. (While mega player can't be recognized by PC, please add this procedure!!)
5.Please enter OS "start" (below left corner) and enter "programing collecting" and choose to "MSI MS-5520" update now!!!
5.After update success you can release of your hands (While mega player can't be recognized by PC, please add this procedure!!)
Please try again!!!
Hope to solve your issue!!

My Xperia S (LT26i) firmware update problem and slowing problem

Hi, I have Xperia S (LT26i) and i tried to update my phone to 6.2.b.1.96 firmware using PC Companion bu couldn't accomplished. It gave a error after long pressing the volume down button and starting the firmware update process. So i had to turn back to old firmware. Secondly my phone is so slow. Facebook is opening approximately 20-25 secs. and gives "facebook is not responding" messages while using. Same is for telephone and browser. I factory resetted the phone a couple months ago and i dont want to reset the phone regularly. Can you give me an advice? Thanks in advance...

A clean update
Performing a system repair using PC Companion - This will factory reset your phone and erase all data
Switch off your phone and unplug from Pc (Hold volume up and power for around 10 seconds)
Start PC Companion and select Support zone then Update my phone/tablet then in Blue Repair my phone/tablet and follow the on screen instructions - When prompted connect your phone still switched off holding volume down or back button - This should start the repair or reformat process
If you are using Windows 8/8.1 or a 64bit operating system then adjust the settings for PC Companion and run in compatibility mode and chose Windows 7 or XP

Macbook EFI Firmware update 1.1

hi,
I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, software update has downloaded and installed the same update about 8 times now, each time it says the installation is sucessful.
Does anyone know if it's a problem my end or with the record of installations or anything else but it's starting to really bug me.
Thanks
Sam

sam-uk wrote:
hi,
I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, software update has downloaded and installed the same update about 8 times now, each time it says the installation is sucessful.
Does anyone know if it's a problem my end or with the record of installations or anything else but it's starting to really bug me.
Thanks
Sam
Supposedly the Software Update version is supposed put it in the /Applications/Utilities directory and run it automatically. There are additional steps needed to complete the firmware update. If you didn't do these things, it may attempt to reinstall the package until it senses the latest firmware build is installed. You might try downloading Firmware Update 1.2:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbookefifirmwareupdate12.html
It loads a program that you then need to run in order to update your firmware.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1557?viewlocale=en_US
4. Double-click the appropriate package for your computer to start the firmware update process. (The installer puts the Firmware Updater in the /Applications/Utilities folder, and launches it automatically.)
5. Read the onscreen instructions and click Shut Down to proceed with the update. The firmware image will be loaded on your machine, and your machine will shut down, but the update will not be installed until the next step.
6. Hold down the power button until the power indicator light flashes, then release it. A long tone will be heard, then a gray screen with an Apple logo appears. There is a progress bar under the logo. As the progress bar moves, your firmware is being updated.
Important: Do not unplug, shutdown, or restart your computer while the update is taking place. Interrupting a firmware update can render your computer unusable. If this happens, take your machine to an Apple store or authorized service provider or perform the recovery yourself using another Macintosh computer to download the Firmware Restoration CD disk image from http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/. This software allows you to create a CD which you can use to restore your machine to working order.
Installation takes a few minutes.
7. After your firmware has been updated, your machine will restart.
8. After you log in, a dialog box will appear indicating the firmware update has been successful. Click OK to dismiss this dialog.
I didn't quite figure out all these steps. You can manually run the Firmware Updater from the /Applications/Utilities directory.

SSH changes vs future firmware update

Hullo, I have made some changes to WD My Cloud via SHH: I disabled ipv6;I stopped two services through crontab (S85wdmcserverd and S86wdphotodbmergerd)etc, according to http://blog.cloud-client.info/?p=1365 In case of future firmware update and I perform the installation will the changes done be overwritten?Would be advisable to accept the update in the future? Thank you in advance.

Indeed, an answer from a user that has experienced the aggravation of firmware updating and vowed never again will he update; unless he has two clouds (one to update and the other to keep as backup). yes... once you update your firmware, all changes will be lost and if you had store script files in the /usr/local/sbin directory, they will be gone too... In a sense it is a good thing because if you had done a lot a changes, this reverts your device back to original factory state. Now I have heard rumors that if you by pass too many firmware updates and decided to upgrade from, lets say 3.04 (which happens to coincide with my current version) to the latest firmware 4.xxx which is probably 6 update versions ago, your device will be bricked. They say, the customers that runs and replies in this forum, that you will need to upgrade your firmware one by one until you reach the latest version. The other rumor is that many have updated their firmware to the latest version to find that nothing works, speed is slower, usb connections don't connect and of course drop outs are more frequent. Then there are those who says "I've upgraded and everything is fine", but that particular user probably has 5MB of data on his drive. Now here is what I suggest. 1. Always have another copy of your data which has nothing to do with firmware updates. Never ever copy your data to the Cloud device and erase the original unless you have another copy somewhere else. If you don't have another device and don't wish to buy another device, either leave the original on your original drive and use the Cloud as your backup, or subscribe to one of the free or paid online storage to keep a backup copy, but don't rely on the online storage as your only copy either, since places like Megaupload may disappear overnight and your only copy may be in the hands of the FBI.2. if you upgrade your firmware, it is better to have another Cloud for a 3rd backup. That way if something fails (and it would feel like it expecially when it goes white light on you), you have another device to use while the other one is being RMAed.3. If you have stopped the scans from occuring, the first thing that happens after an update is a flurry of activity from your Cloud trying to catch up on its scans and you might get locked out. So be prepared to SSH into it as soon as it lets you which is way way after the white light stays on for several hours (speaking from experience). 4. Once you SSH in, be prepare to repeat the fixes that you applied to your last version. For four years (or more), I haven't seen a switch to turn off the media scans although in version 3.04, they actually turned off the scans automatically dues to processor overload and it had a message on the UI telling me that the scans has been stopped and in order to restart the scans you must reboot (I didn't reboot for 6 months). You can skip firmware upgrades as I have without too much problems. Although they have fixed a couple of potential security threats, none of them should potentially affect you since you are behind a router. Although eventually I expect that I will have to upgrade my firmware simply for the reason that the matching iphone app will require the latest version. Perhaps on that day, I will sell my Cloud and move on to a more robust NAS. Good luck.. edit: the/bin/sh /etc/rc2.d/S86wdphotodbmergerd stop /bin/sh /etc/rc2.d/S85wdmcserverd stop are not permanent changes. If you reboot the Cloud, those two process will restart. The update-rc.d commands will disable the processes until you upgrade the firmware.

Linksys WRT54 G V1.1 - Problems with SBC DSL after firmware update

I have a Linksys WRT54G version 1.1. I also have AT&T SBC Yahoo! DSL with the SpeedStream 5100 DSL modem.
It previously had the original firmware, as I never updated it. Last night I updated the firmware. It was successful. However ever since I have not been able to successfully connect to my SBC DSL.
I set it to PPPOE and used my SBC username and password to connect but it would not connect. Router name, domain name, host name and the new field called "service name" were all left blank previously....so I do not think anything changed there. I talked to the SBC technical support and the lady had no information to give me regarding any of those fields because the router was 3rd party....she gave me the Linksys number but how are they supposed to know any of SBC's specific information? Anyway I figured I mind as well post here instead of waiting in line for an on-line Linksys technical advisor.
There were also new added options in the updated firmware version like "advanced settings" I believe it is called....since the firmware update the "router" was set to be a hub instead of a router....so I changed it to router. Then I was able to go to status and finally be able to connect. Prior to that it was giving me an error saying it was not able to obtain an IP address from the server.
Although I was able to connect to the SBC DSL service through the router I am still unable to actually get an internet connection. Cannot receive weather through weatherbug or access websites through IE7. For the time being I disconnected the router and have the modem hooked directly to my desktop. This works OK temporarily but I'd love to get the router up and running again so I could use my wireless laptop as well as the increased security that the router provides.
If you can think of something I am forgetting or doing wrong with this new firmware update let me know. There are a bunch more options and settings than the original firmware that I am not really familiar with. Thank you in advance!

With most AT&T systems, the modem does your PPPoE login. The Linksys router should not repeat this login. Instead, in the WRT54G, the "Internet Connection Type" should be set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). This is the factory default setting.
Additionally, after a firmware upgrade, you must reset the router to factory defaults, then setup the router again from scratch. If you saved a router configuration file, DO NOT use it.
So, to fix your system, do the following:
First, reset the router to factory defaults.
To reset your router to factory defaults, use the following procedure:
1) Power down all computers, the router, and the modem, and unplug them from the wall.
2) Disconnect all wires from the router.
3) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
4) Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then release it, then let the router reset and reboot (2-3 minutes).
5) Power down the router.
6) Connect one computer by wire to port 1 on the router (NOT to the internet port).
7) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
8) Power up the computer (if the computer has a wireless card, make sure it is off).
9) Try to ping the router. To do this, click the "Start" button > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. A black DOS box will appear. Enter the following: "ping 192.168.1.1" (no quotes), and hit the Enter key. You will see 3 or 4 lines that start either with "Reply from ... " or "Request timed out." If you see "Reply from ...", your computer has found your router.
10) Open your browser and point it to 192.168.1.1. This will take you to your router's login page. Leave the user name blank, and in the password field, enter "admin" (with no quotes). This will take you to your router setup page. Note the version number of your firmware (usually listed near upper right corner of screen). Exit your browser.
If you get this far without problems, then power down your network, then wire the ethernet port on the 5100 to the Internet port on the WRT54G. Leave one computer wired to a LAN port on the WRT54G. Power up your network. It should work.
If you cannot get "Reply from ..." in step 9 above, your router might be dead. Report back with this problem.
If you get a reply in step 9, but cannot complete step 10, then either your router is dead or the firmware is corrupt. In this case, report back with this problem.
If you need additional help, your router's firmware version, and the results of steps 9 and 10. Also, if you get any error messages, copy them exactly and report back.
Please let me know how things turn out for you.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 02-18-2009 02:49 AM

Any new firmware updates for Linksys E2500 yet?

I heard about this http://www.komando.com/news/241801/self-replicating-virus-infects-and-breeds-inside-linksys-routers and wondering if there are any firmware updates yet but I havent seen any unless one is being worked on?

If your router is infected, you can reload the same firmware and get rid of it (but of course make sure you disable or change the remote management port so it is not still vulnerable). The new firmware expected to come out will fix the vulnerability, but in the meantime, you can stop the attack by reloading...rebooting won't do it.

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I've been playing "Laura Jones and the Gate of Good and Evil" on my 64gb iPod Touch. I just installed the new firmware update, and suddenly that game is all in German. How can I fix this?

Erm, and the rest of the system applications are in English? Also, is there a option in the game to change languages?
If not, try this:
Open Settings, and go General>International>Language, and pick, say, French. Once it's done respringing, launch your game, and when it's done loading, quit it too. Go back to Settings (now Réglages) and go Général>International>Langue and pick English. Now launch your game. It should now be in English.
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If that doesn't fix it, I'd write the developer, and wait for them to update the app. It may just be that it isn't iOS 4 compatible -- Rayman 2 is like that; one can't get past the second level in iOS 4, but can in iPhone OS 3.1.3.
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Updating Linksys Firmware

Hi,
I'm new to mac, and I'm needing to update my linksys wireless router firmware. I have been told by linksys that it has to be done with a windows based computer. I was just wondering if anyone has done this before and if you've got any tips for me. I have a Linksys WRK54G and a MacBook.
THANKS!

AAWilliams wrote:
Hi,
I'm new to mac, and I'm needing to update my linksys wireless router firmware. I have been told by linksys that it has to be done with a windows based computer. I was just wondering if anyone has done this before and if you've got any tips for me. I have a Linksys WRK54G and a MacBook.
THANKS!
Welcome to Apple Discussions:
Yes, sadly many routers require Winders for firmware updates. My Westell being one of them. Fortunately I work in both worlds, but for those who only have Macs, it can be a problem. It may not simply be the browser but the actual OS and the format of the binary firmware file that requires using Winders. And while updating software is not a major problem if it fails, updating firmware can cripple the device if not done perfectly.
If you know someone with a Window Box, you can bring your router over there or perhaps you can borrow a Window Box notebook from someone.
Some newer routers have self-updating features. My Westell with the new firmware now can update itself directly over the net with its own built-in software/firmware.
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How do I update the firmware to the latest version? Where do I find this update? Will I have to incrementally update since we are so far behind?
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Here is a link to download the firmware:
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There are more recent versions however it looks like your router is version 1, a version 2 firmware won't work on it.
To upgrade you download the file then login to the router usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in your web browser. Login default is admin/admin
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remote no longer works the likely culprit is a missed IR Receiver firmware update. Back around version 2.1 or 2.2 of the Apple TV operating system Apple released an update that essentially changes how the IR receiver communicates with the OS. If your Apple TV missed that update and then later gets updated to the newer 3.0.X firmware your Apple TV will no longer respond to input from your remote, though the light on the front of the AppleTV will blink. The solution is to load the update manually, but unfortunately that requires ssh access on the AppleTV.
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Thanks Dave,
You are a genius. I can't tell you how much I appreciate being benifit of your knowledge and willingness to share it with others. A thousand times over, thank you!! I burned the little utility to a CD on another machine/setup, ran the little sucker and restarted in OS X like a hoot!!! About 8 minutes later I had the processor upgrade installed and see quite an improvment. Again, thanks and kudos be upon you,
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