Well guys, in my guess there will not be another or final firmware update gonna happen.
As I can see the newer model has already firmware version 1.08.17 (5/7/2012) so it’s very clear that WD is putting the full focus on the newer model and leave us in the shadow of it with the older model as our last update was in August 2011.
As for me I’m using the somewhat “working and stable” firmware version 1.04.22 but I’m very disappointed how WD treats their customers on firmware level !
So thats why I’m never ever gonna buy a WD mediaplayer again and I advise everyone NOT to buy this brand when their looking around to buy a mediaplayer.
This mediaplayer was not cheap and I had expected quality stuff and support of a big brand like WD but I got that seriously wrong!
Not heard anything for the last two months about the update. Any news. Has testing finished? If not, any estimate as to when this final update will be released? It’s nine months since the last update, and my fingers are getting twitchy for change.
You can find some information in the Request Official Response thread. In that thread one of the WD staff said that a new firmware release is pending but was held up by something that he could not disclose to us. You can read it for yourself here (read the thread to the end starting on page 13).
I can’t upgrade. My WD TV Media Player was purchased with Version 1.04 and I can see that there is a V1.06.15_V so I have downloaded the file and extracted the 3 files to a USB. When I connect the USB my WD TV Media Player does not see new firmware and when I go to Settings and Upgrade Firmware it just checks the internet. My WD is not connected to the internet so it never finds an upgrade. So how do I force it to find the latest firmware which is on the USB?
I can’t upgrade. My WD TV Media Player was purchased with Version 1.04 and I can see that there is a V1.06.15_V so I have downloaded the file and extracted the 3 files to a USB. When I connect the USB my WD TV Media Player does not see new firmware and when I go to Settings and Upgrade Firmware it just checks the internet. My WD is not connected to the internet so it never finds an upgrade. So how do I force it to find the latest firmware which is on the USB?
Make sure the files are in the root directory of the USB drive.
Try both USB ports.
Make sure you have the correct version of the software that matches your product.
Try pressing the reset button on the WD box and then try upgrading again.
I can’t upgrade. My WD TV Media Player was purchased with Version 1.04 and I can see that there is a V1.06.15_V so I have downloaded the file and extracted the 3 files to a USB. When I connect the USB my WD TV Media Player does not see new firmware and when I go to Settings and Upgrade Firmware it just checks the internet. My WD is not connected to the internet so it never finds an upgrade. So how do I force it to find the latest firmware which is on the USB?
Turn off the unit, connect the usb drive with firmware and turn on the WD TV
Are one of these new update for us, I have the live hd with the famous 1.06.15_v :
New Release - Firmware Version 1.10.13 for WD TV Live
New Release - Firmware Version 3.06.14 for WD TV Live
Are one of these new update for us, I have the live hd with the famous 1.06.15_v :
New Release - Firmware Version 1.10.13 for WD TV Live
New Release - Firmware Version 3.06.14 for WD TV Live
No, unfortunately those updates are not for your media player. 1.06.15_V is the latest for your device.
All of the WD media players have very similar names, so it is easy to get them mixed up.