Do you need to install all firmware versions? - Blu-ray Forum

GeneD5 · 05-11-2008, 09:24 PM

I've got a floor model samsung bd-p1000 that I've had for a few months. I've never tried updating firmware. I see that the latest is version1.5; can I just install this version or should I also try to install all previous versions?

Rabidhunter · 05-11-2008, 09:29 PM

You won't need to install the previous versions. Pretty much everything you need is on that one update, it'll catch up.

GeneD5 · 05-11-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabidhunter

You won't need to install the previous versions. Pretty much everything you need is on that one update, it'll catch up.

I've seen posts while searching of people looking for older versions...why is that then? p.s...thank you!

RUR · 05-11-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneD5

I've seen posts while searching of people looking for older versions...why is that then? p.s...thank you!

Can't speak to the 1000, but for the 1200, some folks feel that new firmware fixes some issues and causes new ones. Because of this, some owners are deliberately choosing to run older firmware. Unless you have a very specific reason for using an older version, I'd go with the latest.

FYI, you can only run one version, and whatever version you load last will overwrite the previously installed version, so there's no point in loading them all in sequence.

GeneD5 · 05-11-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RUR

Can't speak to the 1000, but for the 1200, some folks feel that new firmware fixes some issues and causes new ones. Because of this, some owners are deliberately choosing to run older firmware. Unless you have a very specific reason for using an older version, I'd go with the latest.

FYI, you can only run one version, and whatever version you load last will overwrite the previously installed version, so there's no point in loading them all in sequence.

excellent...thank you! I just taught myself how to burn and install firmware, I'm all up to date!

GeneD5 · 05-11-2008, 10:05 PM

I just bought live free or die hard and it wouldnt play yesterday...It's working without a hitch wahoooo!!!

05-11-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
GeneD5 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:168	Do you need to install all firmware versions? I've got a floor model samsung bd-p1000 that I've had for a few months. I've never tried updating firmware. I see that the latest is version1.5; can I just install this version or should I also try to install all previous versions?

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05-11-2008, 09:29 PM	#2
Rabidhunter Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008	You won't need to install the previous versions. Pretty much everything you need is on that one update, it'll catch up.

05-11-2008, 10:05 PM	#6
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