which of the firmware updates will this m92 take. can I use the ones from booxtor out of germany? is this Onyx m92 locked? I should be more specific. When you upgrade the firmware can you use any of the upgrade options like booxtor out of Germany or are you restricted to the proprietary software of this company? which of the firmware updates will this m92 take. can I use the ones from booxtor out of germany? is this Onyx m92 locked? I should be more specific. When you upgrade the firmware can you use... » Read More which of the firmware updates will this m92 take. can I use the ones from booxtor out of germany? is this Onyx m92 locked? I should be more specific. When you upgrade the firmware can you use any of the upgrade options like booxtor out of Germany or are you restricted to the proprietary software of this company? « Show Less
1567949
The base firmware that this device comes with does allow you to flash booxtor's firmware. However when I updated the firmware from Icarus's website, I was unable to flash booxtor until I downgraded back to the original.
1567950
FYI, I got my M92 directly from Booxtor. I'm quite pleased with it. I did a lot of research before buying and the consensus was that Booxtor offers great service as well as a better FW package.
652427
It is not locked and you can use it outside of Germany. I returned it and replaced it with an ipad though. Good luck!
2041185
I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?
680447
Mine came with 4.2.2. I'm almost certain all will come with this firmware. If not, it's very easy to flash new firmware/ROM.smithmal
347026
Somebody has to be kidding. Discontinued or not! The replacement is the M570 (I think it is still available) for about a 10% of that price. I have both and they both work very, very well.
921338
HI, Did anyone send you a recipe? I'm not sure the one that K.A. Schpmeyer sent actually uses the YM9. I saw the one on the German Corner as well.
2158731
My undertanding if you activate it outside of germany, it won't work. If its helpful, activating it folling the directions was not a big deal.
1246538
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.
1083456
There is no upgrades available. Per my call to Hisense this morning, they are not ever going to update it. The only other option is to Root the device and load a custom firmware. The only issues with the customer firmwares is that most of the ones I've read about generally have something that does not work such as the Camera. The Custom developers are generally always working on getting everything working though.
1034897
There are no further firmware updates for this model. I ran into a similar problem, although my unit wouldn't load a Blu-Ray at all, much less play it. After much frustration looking for a non-existent solution, I got a nice Panasonic Blu-Ray player - that does Internet TV *much* better, I might add - and now can enjoy my Blu-Rays while still using the rest of the Samsung unit's "home theatre" functions, which pretty much boil down to the sound system at this point. The short answer is yes, it's crap.
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.
468170
The company who sold this device should have included the drivers for said device. It will not allow me to update either. Amazon should contact the seller and have them make available at no charge the updating firmware.
1338166
While mine is current, only a month old, there are two ways to upgrade maps and firmware... there is an sd card slot and a usb slot. I think the correct process for updating maps and firmware is to use the sd card slot though. Hope that helps.. I like the unit and the gps is pretty good.
363233
Apples and Oranges, the M9 is very versatile, yet the ods and dist are not that good, on this one there are less Fxs nevertheless the analog dist and ods are pretty decent, love the layout but not the user interface, hope this helps...
1549374
You can order the maps or firmware upgrade from the seller you purchased from. I have these. Thanks.
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.
1809952
So what about the Lifetime Map Updates? Some of the more recent reviews make it seem like they are no longer functioning. Is this true? And how old is this model/when was it first released? Thanks in advance!Edit: Thought I'd add that I just bought an XL 335 SE from Wal-Mart on Black Friday for $80. It works well, but it seems like this would be a significant upgrade from that model for only $10 more! Tell me if I'm wrong!
277807
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.