Squeezebox Radio firmware 7.5 All my SBRs just updated to the 7.5 firmware release and they are all extremely unreliable now. This latest release is a POS. Anyone else having problems with the 7.5 release? Squeezebox Radio firmware 7.5 All my SBRs just updated to the 7.5 firmware release and they are all extremely unreliable now. This latest release is a POS. Anyone else having problems with the 7.5... » Read More Squeezebox Radio firmware 7.5 All my SBRs just updated to the 7.5 firmware release and they are all extremely unreliable now. This latest release is a POS. Anyone else having problems with the 7.5 release? « Show Less
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AHA!! Figured out how to upgrade 7.5.0 to 7.5.1.... I had issues with ipersistfile being read only and the install crashing.THE SOLUTION: boot your PC into safe mode, use the Windows "program access and defaults" routine to do a clean removal of 7.5.0 and then WHILE STILL IN SAFE MODE, download 7.5.1 and install it. Install then works like a charm!AND 7.5.1 is also working beautifully. It is a good release!BE SURE all your music libraries and squeezeservers are updated to the SAME version, or unpredictable things can happen!
496246
7.5.1 would not install after 7.5.0 due to ipersistfile problems, and the rollback wiped out my 7.5.0 which was working!
496247
Huh, try the new 7.5.1 firmware release issued today. It solves many of the 7.5 issues.
634213
I had same problem. Garbage.. I read that it needs updated. But you have to buy the hardware to update it or know someone who has it. I gave up.
1975131
can someone test with latest firmware? it may be under "premium" - the latest firmware for bp540 has it, wonder if it would work
1246540
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.
1706960
You probably had the same issue I had. Outdated firmware. I believe that amazon has a batch of these that have old version one software. Call pocketfinder and they will try to push an update out to you. If this fails they may send you a new unit. I purchased the device because I took my 3yo to Disneyland for his bday earlier this month. After getting offf the plane...still didnt work. After discovering my issue via email and phone calls to their support, i recieved constant communications from their support teams. After not being able to update my device over the air. They drove to the Disneyland hotel and hand delivered me a new unit. Work with them as they will do their best to help out!
263393
I don't blame you for wanting to return it. Maybe return it and wait a few months, see if it improves.There are supposed to be "fixes" for WiFi, MySB, alarms, etc... in the just released SBS 7.4.2, but who knows.For audio quality I'd take the Boom any day! :)As for my Radio, it *never* loses connection to my WiFi (RED indicator), but I do get the occasional BLUE indicator (loses connection to MySB).My main issue is the "looks like it's playing but it is not" problem. Even then it is not as often as others have reported, for me anyway.I'm also running 7.5 beta and 7.4.2 beta so that may be why I don't have as many issues with the Radio as others, hard to say. I don't blame you for wanting to return it. Maybe return it and wait a few months, see if it improves.There are supposed to be "fixes" for WiFi, MySB, alarms, etc... in the just released SBS 7.4.2, but who knows.For audio quality I'd take the Boom any day! :)As for my Radio, it *never* loses connection to my WiFi (RED indicator), but I do get the occasional BLUE indicator (loses connection to MySB).My main issue is the "looks like it's playing but it is not" problem. Even then it is not as often as others have reported, for me... » Read More I don't blame you for wanting to return it. Maybe return it and wait a few months, see if it improves.There are supposed to be "fixes" for WiFi, MySB, alarms, etc... in the just released SBS 7.4.2, but who knows.For audio quality I'd take the Boom any day! :)As for my Radio, it *never* loses connection to my WiFi (RED indicator), but I do get the occasional BLUE indicator (loses connection to MySB).My main issue is the "looks like it's playing but it is not" problem. Even then it is not as often as others have reported, for me anyway.I'm also running 7.5 beta and 7.4.2 beta so that may be why I don't have as many issues with the Radio as others, hard to say. « Show Less
834592
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!
1295935
I downloaded the latest firmware here: http://content.miccastore.com/micca-ep600 and followed the instruction outlined in the manual and here: http://content.miccastore.com/node/227.My unit actually came with a later firmware (v1.0.6?) and I was told to downgrade by the Micca support folks.
1837221
Thanks. The web updater didn't seem to work. Because my parents have the same GPS, I tried it in their receiver and it worked. I realized that the receiver itself was defective. I'm in the process of returning it - I will probably give another one a shot, overall I think it's a nice unit.
1129561
Despite SANSA advertising differently and apparently also in contrast to earlier versions the newest version with Firmware 3.01.11A does not play audio books in an acceptable manner. You may be able to put them on your player but there is no bookmarking capability so they do not restart where you left off and the fast forward function cannot/will not skip forward more than about 5 minutes and resume play. Whats worse is the player says in its digital readout it is starting where you left off but just goes back to the beginning anyway. I contacted Sansa support about this and their response was the e280 and other players in this series weren't meant to do books but I could buy a Sansa View and it would work correctly. In my opinion, they disabled what was a functioning player with the new firmware because they brought out the new and more expensive Sansa View. If you really want this for books it isn't the right player. I am sending mine back because I bought it for the same reason.
28158
It's better! Best addition I've found so far is Tune-In is embedded and works very well. Much, much better navigation and user experience than the GraceNote radio (which makes me crazy, it's so, so, so poor!) I just really hope the hardware is solid - this is my 2nd Squeezebox. Last one became ejunk.
1418504
I downloaded it just because of habit. Then I just rolled back. The download wasn't necessary for me for what I wanted to do. It says it had a few minor bugs to fix like shuffling over a folder boundry or something, but I don't use that feature anyway. I believe that the firmware it ships with allows you to play audible. I have listened to a few audible books so I know it works. I have firmware 2.51.
896982
I just updated one to the current firmware. It does nit freeze up, but it still has that hopeless navigation that makes this nearly useless. All media files on the machine are listed in a huge, worthless intermingled list. So you can't practically load more than one audiobook at a time, and you can't play an album sequentially.
1527595
I think that the firmware is the latest at the moment of your purchase, the product is working properly for me but, if an upgrade were nedeed, you must returnt it to Darbee.
1294298
The only time I was able to upgrade the firmware was during the initial setup, since then, I think it checks on it's on and "alerts" you an upgrade is available. Mine updated once on its own after I said it was allowed. Hope this may help you.
1716517
alot of the problems i read were related to firmware upgrade. Do you get a recent rev?? or do you have to do the upgrade when you bring it home?
263387
while the squeezebox seems to be a nice radio, i too had connection problems with it way too often. i went another route and am happier (grace mondo). no, i don't work for grace. the mondo doesn't drop connection often (very rare and it is usually the internet), comes with a remote, the battery lasts much longer, and is much easier for non techies to deal with. i'm not sure which radio is better sound quality wise, but i just couldn't deal with the squeezebox signal issues. i don't have that with the mondo.