Only install official firmware from the manufacturers website! - Blu-ray Forum

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 01:34 AM

I don't want to alarm anyone, however, I just got off the phone with Sony and I was informed that there are no new firmware upgrades for any of their players at this time...

Someone on this website has posted new firmware upgrades that Sony is not aware of or has endorsed, so please do not install any new firmware upgrades until Sony posts them.

turboedguy · 12-20-2007, 01:35 AM

PS3 was updated

blu-rayfan101 · 12-20-2007, 01:36 AM

Wtf!!!!

Bourne1 · 12-20-2007, 01:39 AM

What? What in F's sakes are you talking about? The firmware update was spoken of all over the web!

crackinhedz · 12-20-2007, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bourne1

What? What in F's sakes are you talking about? The firmware update was spoken of all over the web!

she means the standalones...

from this thread.

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 01:41 AM

The PS3 firmware is fine however, they informed me that there are no new firmware upgrades for their standalone players at this time, so I would be cautious. The told me not to install "third party firmware updates from anyone not endorsed by Sony".

Bourne1 · 12-20-2007, 01:41 AM

Oh.

xtop · 12-20-2007, 01:42 AM

thats the risk you take installing 3rd party stuff. not to mention those links he posted are from a sony server

psx3man · 12-20-2007, 01:44 AM

but I thought it always says not to download any new updates not from sony while your downloading the sony updates?

bajor27 · 12-20-2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

thats the risk you take installing 3rd party stuff. not to mention those links he posted are from a sony server

Those links do appear to be for a valid Sony server, so there are a few possibilities:

1. The person on the phone at Sony doesn't know what they are talking about.
2. They weren't supposed to be released yet, but were by mistake.
3. The OP is lying (I'm not trying to say you are)
4. Some HD-DVD fanatic hacked the Sony servers and uploaded some sort of firmware update that will brick any player it's installed on.
5. Something else I haven't thought of.

Rustmonsteru · 12-20-2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyana B

I don't want to alarm anyone, however, I just got off the phone with Sony and I was informed that there are no new firmware upgrades for any of their players at this time...

Someone on this website has posted new firmware upgrades that Sony is not aware of or has endorsed, so please do not install any new firmware upgrades until Sony posts them.

If you didn't want to alarm anyone then please be more specific with your title. It's a rather vague and incendiary thing to title the thread days after the PS3 firmware update. Something like "Don't download 3rd party Sony Standalone Firmware" may have been more appropriate.

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 01:55 AM

My sincerest apologies, I meant standalone players, as I was told by Sony.

xtop · 12-20-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyana B

My sincerest apologies, I meant standalone players, as I was told by Sony.

not saying youre dumb, or wrong for that matter. but i think there's a good chance the sony rep you talked to doesn't know what they're talking about. then again, maybe those fw's never make the official page and some people mess up their players lol. i doubt it tho

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 02:01 AM

I just want to make sure that no one on this site gets hurt in the process.

xtop · 12-20-2007, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyana B

I just want to make sure that no one on this site gets hurt in the process.

i think we can all appreciate that

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 02:12 AM

I spoke to another rep and was told that they do not have version 3.70 for the bdp-s300, and that "any firmware update outside of their website is considered Unofficial".

rdodolak · 12-20-2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyana B

Someone on this website has posted new firmware upgrades that Sony is not aware of or has endorsed, so please do not install any new firmware upgrades until Sony posts them.

That someone would be me. Seriously though, these links are off of the Sony web servers. Links to new firmware versions have been posted to these forums in the past by various members prior to the service support web pages having been updated. A search will confirm what I have just said. I feel this is being blown out of proportion, but I'm sure the support web page will be updated in a few days. As with any firmware install at your own risk, but I was just trying to inform those that might be interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajor27

Those links do appear to be for a valid Sony server, so there are a few possibilities:

1. The person on the phone at Sony doesn't know what they are talking about.
2. They weren't supposed to be released yet, but were by mistake.
3. The OP is lying (I'm not trying to say you are)
4. Some HD-DVD fanatic hacked the Sony servers and uploaded some sort of firmware update that will brick any player it's installed on.
5. Something else I haven't thought of.

I vote for number 4.

On a serious note, I updated my player without any problems.

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 02:21 AM

Again, my sincerest apologies, and I am glad that it worked out great for you.

PS- Disregard the thread title, I need a paper towel, so that I can wipe the egg off of my face, lol...

Blu As Hell · 12-20-2007, 02:44 AM

Just updated my BDP-S1 and it works fine...my Ratatouille loads a bit faster!

Amel · 12-20-2007, 02:46 AM

lol

strong wtf on this thread

12-20-2007, 01:34 AM	#1
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Only install official firmware from the manufacturers website! I don't want to alarm anyone, however, I just got off the phone with Sony and I was informed that there are no new firmware upgrades for any of their players at this time... Someone on this website has posted new firmware upgrades that Sony is not aware of or has endorsed, so please do not install any new firmware upgrades until Sony posts them.

12-20-2007, 02:21 AM	#18
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Again, my sincerest apologies, and I am glad that it worked out great for you. PS- Disregard the thread title, I need a paper towel, so that I can wipe the egg off of my face, lol... Last edited by Dyana B; 12-20-2007 at 02:24 AM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Which BD Player manufacturers provide the best firmware support?	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	cueman98	11	12-07-2008 02:46 AM
Do you need to install all firmware versions?	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	GeneD5	5	05-11-2008 10:05 PM
Anybody check out the official HD DVD website?	General Chat	firestar120	9	02-19-2008 08:58 AM
Toshiba Sucks - the official website	General Chat	dobyblue	8	09-21-2007 08:31 PM
1.82 firmware download/install PS3 problem	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	BobOjr	19	09-05-2007 03:53 PM

12-20-2007, 01:35 AM	#2
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	PS3 was updated

12-20-2007, 01:36 AM	#3
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	Wtf!!!!

12-20-2007, 01:39 AM	#4
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	What? What in F's sakes are you talking about? The firmware update was spoken of all over the web!

12-20-2007, 01:41 AM	#6
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	The PS3 firmware is fine however, they informed me that there are no new firmware upgrades for their standalone players at this time, so I would be cautious. The told me not to install "third party firmware updates from anyone not endorsed by Sony".

12-20-2007, 01:42 AM	#8
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	thats the risk you take installing 3rd party stuff. not to mention those links he posted are from a sony server

12-20-2007, 01:44 AM	#9
psx3man Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Lima, Ohio Blu-ray collection:1172 Trading Score:92	but I thought it always says not to download any new updates not from sony while your downloading the sony updates?

12-20-2007, 01:55 AM	#12
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	My sincerest apologies, I meant standalone players, as I was told by Sony.

12-20-2007, 02:01 AM	#14
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I just want to make sure that no one on this site gets hurt in the process.

12-20-2007, 02:12 AM	#16
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I spoke to another rep and was told that they do not have version 3.70 for the bdp-s300, and that "any firmware update outside of their website is considered Unofficial".

12-20-2007, 02:44 AM	#19
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Just updated my BDP-S1 and it works fine...my Ratatouille loads a bit faster!

12-20-2007, 02:46 AM	#20
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	lol strong wtf on this thread

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals