Author Topic: FIRMWARE UPDATE? or NOT TOO.. (Read 4513 times)

snapy · « **on:** Oct 18, 2005 at 04:50 PM »

kailangan ko ba talaga i upgrade firmware ng LG GSA-4167B ko from DL10 to DL11?
i found out medyo wird ang burn ng LG sa CD-r parang hilaw ung burn..

so is it recommended to upgrade?
baka lalo pa masira writer ko

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 18, 2005 at 06:02 PM »

Quote from: snapy on Oct 18, 2005 at 04:50 PM

kailangan ko ba talaga i upgrade firmware ng LG GSA-4167B ko from DL10 to DL11?
i found out medyo wird ang burn ng LG sa CD-r parang hilaw ung burn..

so is it recommended to upgrade?
baka lalo pa masira writer ko

as a rule i always say "yes"... but if you aren't confident doing it, DON'T. if the issues you are concerned with are not addressed in the new bios, why update?

p.dividdy2 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 20, 2005 at 02:58 AM »

if its an official firmware release i think its safe to upgrade also some bugs you wouldn't know may also be fixed

ATJr. · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 04, 2005 at 06:33 PM »

Quote from: snapy on Oct 18, 2005 at 04:50 PM

kailangan ko ba talaga i upgrade firmware ng LG GSA-4167B ko from DL10 to DL11?
i found out medyo wird ang burn ng LG sa CD-r parang hilaw ung burn..

so is it recommended to upgrade?
baka lalo pa masira writer ko

i do not understand, what you mean by that, but go ahead with the firmware update! soemtiemes the media itself has a lot to do with unsuccesful burns, if you get those el cheapo types, expect some coasters! try to find out what works best with your burner and try to stick to it.

i once bought this cheap disc for 8 per and all were coasters, so i made it a point not to buy that same disc and likewise i never bought from that store again!

snapy · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 05, 2005 at 03:22 PM »

Quote from: 2ny on Nov 04, 2005 at 06:33 PM

i do not understand, what you mean by that, but go ahead with the firmware update! soemtiemes the media itself has a lot to do with unsuccesful burns, if you get those el cheapo types, expect some coasters! try to find out what works best with your burner and try to stick to it.

i once bought this cheap disc for 8 per and all were coasters, so i made it a point not to buy that same disc and likewise i never bought from that store again!

do you have any stores that you would recommends for blank dvd-r

ATJr. · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 05, 2005 at 08:36 PM »

sa gilmore yung cdr king, meron din sa virra mall pero matagal na akong hindi nakapunta doon

snapy · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 06, 2005 at 09:34 AM »

Quote from: 2ny on Nov 05, 2005 at 08:36 PM

sa gilmore yung cdr king, meron din sa virra mall pero matagal na akong hindi nakapunta doon

other than cdrking meron pa bang ibang shop.. most likely dependable

RDyENT · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 16, 2005 at 08:06 PM »

Sir Snapy,

Have you updated the firmware na? Will it void the warranty kahit official release to?

snapy · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2005 at 08:48 AM »

Quote from: RDyENT on Dec 16, 2005 at 08:06 PM

Sir Snapy,

Have you updated the firmware na? Will it void the warranty kahit official release to?

not yet.. inobserbahan ko rin ung writer ko kung ok ung performance ng cd writer..

SiCkBoY · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2005 at 12:00 PM »

Quote from: snapy on Oct 18, 2005 at 04:50 PM

kailangan ko ba talaga i upgrade firmware ng LG GSA-4167B ko from DL10 to DL11?
i found out medyo wird ang burn ng LG sa CD-r parang hilaw ung burn..

so is it recommended to upgrade?
baka lalo pa masira writer ko

I also have the same exact LG DVD-RAM GSA-4167B drive and from my observation based on the different CD-R media that I've tried, if the dye on the disc is silver, then the LG would have no problems. If the dye is of a different color, that's when the problems would begin.

I haven't upgraded the firmware yet, so when you do, please post your observations here. I'm not thinking of upgrading the firmware yet since I really have no problems with its DVD burning capabilites (burns on any generic discs with no problems) and I have a Lite-On CD writer specifically for CD-Rs which would burn on any generic disc.

Also, if you don't have UPS, pray while updating the firmware.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 17, 2005 at 12:04 PM »

Quote from: SiCkBoY on Dec 17, 2005 at 12:00 PM

I also have the same exact LG DVD-RAM GSA-4167B drive and from my observation based on the different CD-R media that I've tried, if the dye on the disc is silver, then the LG would have no problems. If the dye is of a different color, that's when the problems would begin.

I haven't upgraded the firmware yet, so when you do, please post your observations here. I'm not thinking of upgrading the firmware yet since I really have no problems with its DVD burning capabilites (burns on any generic discs with no problems) and I have a Lite-On CD writer specifically for CD-Rs which would burn on any generic disc.

Also, if you don't have UPS, pray while updating the firmware.

LOL.

jerix · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 04, 2006 at 10:14 AM »

Hows the FIRMWARE UPDATE done? tnx

Brugg · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 05, 2006 at 04:24 PM »

yes how do you update the firmware?also external dvd writers eh ma update din ba ang firmware and how also. thanks

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 05, 2006 at 08:12 PM »

Quote from: jerix on Jan 04, 2006 at 10:14 AM

Hows the FIRMWARE UPDATE done? tnx

basically you download one or two files... a "flasher" to flash your drives chip... and a "bin" file, which is basically your drives firmware in binary code.

it is however possible that a a vendor would provide a singular executable file.

the process varies from manufacturer to manufacturer or model to model... there are times you need to boot from a diskette... other times you can run it from a command prompt... and yet others where you just need to run the executable file.

if you plan to do this... be warned that it voids your warranty and it helps to do a THOROUGH research (specific to your drive's make and model) before you try it.

jerix · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 10, 2006 at 12:06 PM »

bro Spaceman Spiff -- TY for the information. Considering my insufficient background on the process i think updating the firmware of my player is very risky.

lmerb · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 18, 2006 at 02:54 AM »

I update my firmware from 1.12 -> 1.13. Because according to the site
it will improve the ff:
- addtion of DVD?R media codes
-> DVD+R: SONY 16x, Prodisc(R04) 16x, Optodic 8x, AML 4x
-> DVD-R: SONY 16x, TDK 8x, MBI 16x, Prodisc 16x, Must 8x, DVSN 4x
-> DVD-RW: OPTODISC 6x, PRINCO 4x,
- Improvement of DVD?DL writing quality
- Improvement of CD-R Audio playability at some CD players

Now i'm having problems with generic dvd-r. I cannot play generic dvd-r or burn to a generic dvd-r.

I will try to revert to 1.12

snapy · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 18, 2006 at 09:02 AM »

Quote from: lmerb on Feb 18, 2006 at 02:54 AM

I update my firmware from 1.12 -> 1.13. Because according to the site
it will improve the ff:
- addtion of DVD?R media codes
-> DVD+R: SONY 16x, Prodisc(R04) 16x, Optodic 8x, AML 4x
-> DVD-R: SONY 16x, TDK 8x, MBI 16x, Prodisc 16x, Must 8x, DVSN 4x
-> DVD-RW: OPTODISC 6x, PRINCO 4x,
- Improvement of DVD?DL writing quality
- Improvement of CD-R Audio playability at some CD players

Now i'm having problems with generic dvd-r. I cannot play generic dvd-r or burn to a generic dvd-r.
I will try to revert to 1.12

actually kaya ayw ko magupdate ng firmware.. baka ganyan mangyari.. =(

jerix · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 15, 2006 at 08:16 AM »

Quote from: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on Jan 05, 2006 at 08:12 PM

basically you download one or two files... a "flasher" to flash your drives chip... and a "bin" file, which is basically your drives firmware in binary code.

it is however possible that a a vendor would provide a singular executable file.

the process varies from manufacturer to manufacturer or model to model... there are times you need to boot from a diskette... other times you can run it from a command prompt... and yet others where you just need to run the executable file.

if you plan to do this... be warned that it voids your warranty and it helps to do a THOROUGH research (specific to your drive's make and model) before you try it.

M using the Toshiba SDR5372 with the firmware TU 10 --- medyo kasi dumadalas and coaster nya and i read some articles that the problem can be solved updating its present firmware to TU 53

the TU 53 is now in my file but dont know how to execute it. I also do not want to open it yet. meron bang more detailed instruction ang pag-update nito? tnx

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 15, 2006 at 08:48 AM »

^^ the place where you got it should have documented how to properly "flash" your drives firmware... did you get it from toshiba themselves?

acording to this... the latest firmware is TU56 (which enables you to write on -R dual layer discs): http://www.toshiba-europe.com/storage/pdl.asp?page=PFW&nav=RSC_PDL&model=SDR5372&ptype=DVDRECHH

i tried downloading the TU55 packgage and it contains an *.exe file... i guess you only need to double-click on the file to run it. there should be prompts to tell you what to do next.

just remember to follow the S.O.P.'S posted above before you upgrade ...

jerix · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 15, 2006 at 10:13 AM »

Bro Space tnx! ill try to download the TU 55 at least it has a *.exe -- I hope ill be successful in doing this, or else i will have to buy another one.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 15, 2006 at 03:35 PM »

^^ get the TU56 na lang... it more updated... and i just checked, also an EXE file... so it should be easy to upgrade. again, i can't stress enough to read the precautions and S.O.P.s when upgrading firmware.

good luck!