I'm nervous about the firmware update? I've heard that alot of units have been "bricked". I just bought one but i'm not so sure that I want to upgrade it. Can anyone tell me if the firmware thing has been fixed? I'm nervous about the firmware update? I've heard that alot of units have been "bricked". I just bought one but i'm not so sure that I want to upgrade it. Can anyone tell me... » Read More I'm nervous about the firmware update? I've heard that alot of units have been "bricked". I just bought one but i'm not so sure that I want to upgrade it. Can anyone tell me if the firmware thing has been fixed? « Show Less
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unfortunately, i did not know until it was too late. the new firmware provided by Magellan bricked my 1470 yesterday...it is unbelievable that Megellan is still offering an "upgrade" on their website when they are aware of this firmware bricking issue! i will not waste another minute of my time with Megellan products...
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I have firmware 2.2. They are up to 2.22. I would say that if your unit has 2.04 or higher, then I probably would not chance it. Not everyone has been bricked. But some have. There does not appear to much of a difference from 2.04 to 2.22.
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Since these units do not charge from the PC's USB port, you must be sure the battery is fully charged, as well as can hold a charge when ON for longer than it takes to update it, else if the unit loses power during a Firmware update, it will lose it's mind...and become a brick. One would think Magellan would make this info a high priority in-your-face WARNING! as part of any upgrade, since they usually end up paying for a replacement, and since most devices ARE powered and DO charge themselves from USB power when connected to a PC.
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I went to the Samsung website, clicked on thier support link and then downloads. It asks you for the model number and the serial number. Then it tells you if it needs a firmware upgrade or not. Mine didn't since it was put together Jan. 08.
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The company has been out of business since December of 2010, and I would highly doubt that anyone still has files from back then. I've scoured the internet for anything related to firmware upgrades and I don't see any publications or even announcements for a firmware update. I just figured that was one of the downfalls of this frame. About your only option is to manually change the names of the files on your memory card and shuffle them that way.
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Don't know about any firmware updates as mine has been working just fine for 4 months. It was not easy to understand the menu structure at first as there are 2 modes for the menu that offer different settings. It does excellent video quality although the sound is weak. This is a good buy for the money.
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I have never had to update any firmware. I just load the copy and duplicate, I have never had to do that on any of my machines and I have been doing it fora long time.
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Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit.... » Read More Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! « Show Less
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Hi Jose, This unit has a firmware update. You can update it via internet or you can also download the update to a USB drive and plug it in this system to update. -Anthony
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hi, were you able to update it? did you need that in a way to use it? (im asking as Im trying to define if I should or not get this unit...) thanks!
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I´ve replaced the battery without any problem and it worked like a charm. I´ve never upgraded firmware versión before or after the change so I cannot confirm if there´s any issue with that. Good luck!
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I don't know about firmware updates, but this is an awesome device. I've had mine nearly a year without any problems whatsoever. The recorder is a great device with crystal clear images. It records everything in the direction it is pointed in. I am very pleased with this purchase.
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I am really wanting this unit, but worried about the "refurb/new" thing ... should I be concerned? were you guys able to update maps on ALL those that suspected "used"? ... should I go ahead and get it ??
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I just downloaded the latest firmware update from the samsung website to a flash drive and went through the steps to update the BD player. Now, I'm having the same problems that everyone is reporting - it won't play a Blueray disc. It get's stuck in the "load" mode. It will, however, play a DVD without a problem. So, like many others before me, I will be taking it back to the store. Samsung wanted me to send it to them, but I don't think I'm going down that nightmare road.
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David, WOW! I am having the exact same problem with this unit. I want to update the firmware because of HDCP issues and it simply isn't possible as of yet. I've followed the SIMPLE instructions at least 10 times on 4 different flash drives to no avail. I called LG but they are clueless. This isn't an issue with the hundreds of HDMI cables that I own as they suggested, its the television itself. Please let me know if you figure anything out, I will do the same for you. I'm planning on calling again tomorrow, but I doubt very much anything useful will come out of it.
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A reason you would need to update the firmware on a brand new device is because it likely was manufactured months ago. Firmware can be released in a matter of days. It's nothing really to be concerned about.
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Hello Just a Guy. It would be recommended to flash the firmware on the unit in order to make sure the unit is working correctly.
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factory reset and then download latest firmware.. i had intermittent connection issues and firmware wouldn't update, until i did a factory reset, now a successful firmware update.
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I have the same product with same issue.And I was told that I need to update the firmware... Since I never get the chance to update, when I see the error I always format the SD card and reboot the device...But I will advice you to call Uniden customer support as well.