firmware upgrade okay now? I see all the bad reviews are from customers that got screwed by the firmware upgrades in November. Other than that, and the lack-luster customer support, seems to be a pretty good system.Have the firmware issues on newer units/newer updates been resolved?Thinking about putting this on my xmas list. firmware upgrade okay now? I see all the bad reviews are from customers that got screwed by the firmware upgrades in November. Other than that, and the lack-luster customer support, seems to be a... » Read More firmware upgrade okay now? I see all the bad reviews are from customers that got screwed by the firmware upgrades in November. Other than that, and the lack-luster customer support, seems to be a pretty good system.Have the firmware issues on newer units/newer updates been resolved?Thinking about putting this on my xmas list. « Show Less
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Anyone know if this problem is still going on? This appears to be the best budget system Samsung makes and since I'm trying to take advantage of 24 month financing I am stuck with whatever Samsung systems are part of the deal.
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I had success with mine using the USB method which I did about a month ago. I never got a prompt to update through the system.
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does anyone know if the firmware upgrade fixes it to where you can play Disney Blu-rays. I had to watch Ponyo in my ps3. and I have Dial up so How can I get the firmware upgrade?
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i read a response on the samsung site that said there have been issues when people are uploading firmware via wifi and their wireless network drops the signal - sounds like the best thing to do is download the firmware from your pc to a USB stick and insert that directly into the blue-ray player. I've ordered system but not installed yet.
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They stopped updating it, and it no longer plays disks. Customers should sue Samsung.
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i honestly can't believe they still don't have the firmware right on this product. i'm actually pretty disappointed with this unit at this point. it consistently does weird stuff, especially when playing BR discs. it can't play a divx encoded avi/mpeg that my 5 year old toshiba can. about it's only saving grace for me is that it can stream netflix, but not very well at that. it buffers slow, is painful to seek forward or back, and just locks up during mid-stream sometimes. i'm afraid to update the firmware. even the unit itself is afraid to upgrade the firmware as when i try and update it from the menus it says there's nothing new, and i have a super old version compared to the current. i honestly can't believe they still don't have the firmware right on this product. i'm actually pretty disappointed with this unit at this point. it consistently does weird stuff, especially when playing BR discs. it can't play a divx encoded avi/mpeg that my 5 year old toshiba can. about it's only saving grace for me is that it can stream netflix, but not very well at that. it buffers slow, is painful to seek forward or back, and just locks up during mid-stream sometimes. i'm afraid to update the firmware. even the unit itself is afraid to upgrade the firmware as when i try and update it... » Read More i honestly can't believe they still don't have the firmware right on this product. i'm actually pretty disappointed with this unit at this point. it consistently does weird stuff, especially when playing BR discs. it can't play a divx encoded avi/mpeg that my 5 year old toshiba can. about it's only saving grace for me is that it can stream netflix, but not very well at that. it buffers slow, is painful to seek forward or back, and just locks up during mid-stream sometimes. i'm afraid to update the firmware. even the unit itself is afraid to upgrade the firmware as when i try and update it from the menus it says there's nothing new, and i have a super old version compared to the current. « Show Less
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I did end up getting this system for christmas and so far it works fine. I haven't been prompted to upgrade the firmware via the network, and based on other's experiences I'm a bit hesitant to update it unless it specifically fixes an issue, which I haven't found any yet.
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I bought this product Dec 19th and loved the system. Out of the box blockbuster does not work and today i did the firmware upgrade. Thinking the people with problems must have done it trough an internet connection i did the update with a USB key. I followed the upgrade manual step for step and like the manual it turned of by itself. Then you take the USB key out and turn it on. And yes my device is now bricked too. The device turns on and keeps saying loading. I used the latest firmware update 2.07 November 17.I spend some time with support to reset the device but no luck. He told me to ship it in but i am just going to bring it back to the store. You better wait for the next firmware release. I bought this product Dec 19th and loved the system. Out of the box blockbuster does not work and today i did the firmware upgrade. Thinking the people with problems must have done it trough an internet connection i did the update with a USB key. I followed the upgrade manual step for step and like the manual it turned of by itself. Then you take the USB key out and turn it on. And yes my device is now bricked too. The device turns on and keeps saying loading. I used the latest firmware update 2.07 November 17.I spend some time with support to reset the device but no luck. He told me... » Read More I bought this product Dec 19th and loved the system. Out of the box blockbuster does not work and today i did the firmware upgrade. Thinking the people with problems must have done it trough an internet connection i did the update with a USB key. I followed the upgrade manual step for step and like the manual it turned of by itself. Then you take the USB key out and turn it on. And yes my device is now bricked too. The device turns on and keeps saying loading. I used the latest firmware update 2.07 November 17.I spend some time with support to reset the device but no luck. He told me to ship it in but i am just going to bring it back to the store. You better wait for the next firmware release. « Show Less
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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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I'm glad you warned me. I notice there are firmware upgrades on their site. But why would I have to upgrade a brand new player? One of them said it was necessary to listen to audible books? I hope not. I may very well get back to you with questions. Thank you again!
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There probably isn't a need for the firmware upgrade - I couldn't find an explanations of what the update includes. The table works without it. So if yours is working and you don't notice anything unusual - than don't update. :)
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It looks like LG did correct the problem with the firmware upgrade. I did the firmware upgrade thru my wireless network just couple days ago and it came thru successfully. I was thinking if it failed, I'd do what Matt suggested. You might want to give it a try again with the upgrade. I'm going to rent a blue-ray movie, hopefully it won't freeze.
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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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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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Firmware update posted, haven't tried it yethttp://tclusa.com/firmware/firmwareupdate1.html
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I'm planning to get the Momentus XT for Christmas but I need some reassurance from someone who has owned this drive for a at least a year in their PS3 and has upgraded to SD28 (Latest firmware) because I really do want to get it, it's cheap for what it is and what it does which makes a perfect buy, however if it's going to have problems later down the road then I might have to reconsider, I've heard some good stuff and I heard some bad stuff about it, but I just really need to be sure before taking the plunge to buying it.
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I just got mine today, and it worked immediate on v2.0.1, but I upgraded to the latest version on the website as of 3/8/2015 (2.0.7) and it would no longer connect to my router.... it would say it was trying to connect but never would. I downloaded 2.0.1 which was what mine came to me on, and it worked correctly again on that version. I would say generally to anyone looking at this product, try it out of the box, and if it does everything you need it to do, then don't upgrade the firmware.
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the firmware update works and address's other issues as well. Problem is most people, Like Romona dont wait long enough to let the firmware update install properly, which messes everything up. Than they come on the msg boards and cry that it does not work. The process takes aprox 45mins. give the download time to complete, let the firmware install into the device and reboot on its own. It works perfectly just takes patients.Anyway the youtube feature is horrible, your better off using your pc and blockbuster is way over priced for what you get. netflix is definitly the way to go. the firmware update works and address's other issues as well. Problem is most people, Like Romona dont wait long enough to let the firmware update install properly, which messes everything up. Than they come on the msg boards and cry that it does not work. The process takes aprox 45mins. give the download time to complete, let the firmware install into the device and reboot on its own. It works perfectly just takes patients.Anyway the youtube feature is horrible, your better off using your pc and blockbuster is way over priced for what you get. netflix is definitly the way to go.
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John- Their software updates helped, so the newer units aren't too bad compared to the first generation. I'm still looking forward to the next round of software upgrades though!
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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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hi there - did you also apply the firmware upgrade? wondering if that helps the noise further. thanks- andrew
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Guess my question back is; if your drive is happily doing its CD & DVD thing, why would you want to go to the trouble of updating the firmware? Good words to live by are "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
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There are no firmware updates that I am aware of. AND I would not expect to see one. These devices are priced to be a nearly disposable item. I would test thoroughly, quickly, and return it it it doesn't measure up.
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I managed it to install a firmware update in my computer about 3 years ago. Updating the firmware was not what you call an easy thing to do (back in the day). But that was then. Things may have changed today. I suggest you should call "Crucial" to see what they have. That's what I did, but at the end of the day, the problem with my ssd's (my cpu would not see them) was not related to firmware update
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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.