Re: A1 Firmware v 2.01 is out now. On the fence about installing it though. :)
It's not really at odds with my speculation that the firmware is detecting chipsets that are functioning as new, but are out of spec.
Assuming that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality was working properly immediately before firmware update:
Unlikely: Spontaneous physical hardware damage occurs at the moment of a firmware update.
Likely: There have been several revisions to the main board during the last 3 years of production, inducing changes to individual wireless module (different suppliers) or discreet circuitry related to its implementation on the main board.
Likely: Firmware is receiving exceptions from an out of spec module.
Likely: Firmware is receiving unexpected responses from an unknown (to this firmware revision) module or variant.
LBJ2 wrote: Viramati wrote:
While waiting for a response from Japan I have had this from Sony Pro support UK (I had a new motherboard last year)
"Encountering a WiFi issue with a new mainboard would be unfortunate, but it's not possible to guarantee that this will not occur.
The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop.
Since your camera is functioning properly and you've indicated that the features available with firmware 2.01 do not interest you, we still recommend against updating your camera's software."
Interesting facts as opposed to some of the forum or Facebook comments speculation. Also, interesting Sony feels the need to include this particular detection mechanism in v2.01.
"The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop."
In other words, for those that care, even if you never plan to use either might wise to check your BT Wifi asap particularly if your camera is under warranty so it can be repaired under warranty.
Re: A1 Firmware v 2.01 is out now. On the fence about installing it though. :)
It's not really at odds with my speculation that the firmware is detecting chipsets that are functioning as new, but are out of spec.
Assuming that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality was working properly immediately before firmware update:
Unlikely: Spontaneous physical hardware damage occurs at the moment of a firmware update is low.
Likely: There have been several revisions to the main board during the last 3 years of production, inducing changes to individual wireless module (different suppliers) or discreet circuitry related to its implementation on the main board.
Likely: Firmware is receiving exceptions from an out of spec module.
Likely: Firmware is receiving unexpected responses from an unknown (to this firmware revision) module variant.
LBJ2 wrote: Viramati wrote:
While waiting for a response from Japan I have had this from Sony Pro support UK (I had a new motherboard last year)
"Encountering a WiFi issue with a new mainboard would be unfortunate, but it's not possible to guarantee that this will not occur.
The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop.
Since your camera is functioning properly and you've indicated that the features available with firmware 2.01 do not interest you, we still recommend against updating your camera's software."
Interesting facts as opposed to some of the forum or Facebook comments speculation. Also, interesting Sony feels the need to include this particular detection mechanism in v2.01.
"The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop."
In other words, for those that care, even if you never plan to use either might wise to check your BT Wifi asap particularly if your camera is under warranty so it can be repaired under warranty.
Re: A1 Firmware v 2.01 is out now. On the fence about installing it though. :)
It's not really at odds with my speculation that the firmware is detecting chipsets that are functioning as new, but are out of spec.
The likelihood that spontaneous physical hardware damage occurs at the moment of a firmware update is low.
Assuming that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth were working properly immediately prior to firmware update, the likely case is that the new firmware is receiving exceptions from an out of spec chipset, or that the firmware is receiving unexpected responses from an unknown (to this firmware revision) chipset variant. This should not be surprising, given the high likelihood that there have been several revisions to the main board, as well as components such as the wireless chipset.
LBJ2 wrote: Viramati wrote:
While waiting for a response from Japan I have had this from Sony Pro support UK (I had a new motherboard last year)
"Encountering a WiFi issue with a new mainboard would be unfortunate, but it's not possible to guarantee that this will not occur.
The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop.
Since your camera is functioning properly and you've indicated that the features available with firmware 2.01 do not interest you, we still recommend against updating your camera's software."
Interesting facts as opposed to some of the forum or Facebook comments speculation. Also, interesting Sony feels the need to include this particular detection mechanism in v2.01.
"The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop."
In other words, for those that care, even if you never plan to use either might wise to check your BT Wifi asap particularly if your camera is under warranty so it can be repaired under warranty.
Re: A1 Firmware v 2.01 is out now. On the fence about installing it though. :)
It's not really at odds with my speculation that the firmware is detecting chipsets that are functioning as new, but are out of spec.
The likelihood that spontaneous physical hardware damage occurs at the moment of a firmware update is low.
Assuming that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth were working properly immediately prior to firmware update, the likely case is that the new firmware is receiving exceptions from an out of spec chipset. This should not be surprising, given the high likelihood that there have been several revisions to the main board, as well as components such as the wireless chipset.
LBJ2 wrote: Viramati wrote:
While waiting for a response from Japan I have had this from Sony Pro support UK (I had a new motherboard last year)
"Encountering a WiFi issue with a new mainboard would be unfortunate, but it's not possible to guarantee that this will not occur.
The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop.
Since your camera is functioning properly and you've indicated that the features available with firmware 2.01 do not interest you, we still recommend against updating your camera's software."
Interesting facts as opposed to some of the forum or Facebook comments speculation. Also, interesting Sony feels the need to include this particular detection mechanism in v2.01.
"The new firmware introduces a detection mechanism for the Wi-Fi chipset. Should a user encounter a chipset failure on a version prior to this mechanism's implementation, the camera may fail to boot, become inoperable, display a System Error, or enter a boot loop."
In other words, for those that care, even if you never plan to use either might wise to check your BT Wifi asap particularly if your camera is under warranty so it can be repaired under warranty.
May 06, 2024 at 04:14 PM
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