PurpleGaga27 40 Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) I am not much of an expert on knowing about how to use firmware on hardware, but I think firmware upgrades only applies to advanced users. Only once in my life, I attempted an experiment to upgrade an obsolete hardware, a Toshiba DVD-writer using a firmware upgrade. It didn't go well as expected having writing CDs no longer working and enabled dual-layer DVD writing. Besides media players, motherboards and the bios consoles, it appears that even some LCD or LED TVs, Blu-ray or DVD players and even all video game consoles today have firmware upgrades. Every time I mentioned the word firmware, my dad gets furious (he's afraid I might apply and ruin the hardware before he kicks me out of the house). Question is for today's firmware to upgraded hardware, are they good or bad? I wouldn't imagine having a radio, appliance or a digital grand piano accepting firmware upgrades in the future, except for robots of course. Edited December 10, 2011 by zocom7 Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 41 Posted December 10, 2011 Firmware upgrades are only necessary if your product isn't functioning correctly. I don't touch them unless I absolutely need to. Though... I did upgrade my router firmware when I got it and it went smoothly. Share this post Link to post
TheBlackOut 7 Posted December 10, 2011 It's really dependent on if the firmware will correct an issue you're having, could possibly prevent an issue from occuring, or feature availability is a positive out of the upgrade. I bought an ASUS router a few years back, I loaded it with tomato firmware since ASUS allows other firmwares to be implemented on it, and it's been running very smoothly. Though I did have a bit of trouble when I was experimenting with different firmwares, but in the end, if you follow the instructions, it'll typically work out fine. Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 41 Posted December 11, 2011 follow the instructions This is where many people drop the ball. Share this post Link to post
Luk3us 63 Posted December 11, 2011 The rule of firmware is that if it isn't broke, don't fix it. Because as expressed above a seemingly innocent mistake can end up bricking your device. Share this post Link to post
TheBlackOut 7 Posted December 11, 2011 This is where many people drop the ball. RTFM has never been so relevant when it comes to these sort of things hehe Share this post Link to post
