iMac Software update 1.3

Tom Sawyer · Nov 1, 2007, 09:52 PM

Just noticed that Apple has pushed out the iMac Software Update version 1.3 on Software Update.

Has anyone been brave enough to try this? BTW... Running Leopard here, not sure if this is an update available in Tiger.

And of course the same vague description on Apple's site:

"This update provides important issue fixes and is recommended for the aluminum 20-inch and 24-inch iMac models with 2.0, 2.4, or 2.8 GHz processors."

psychofreak · Nov 1, 2007, 09:54 PM

Hopefully this will fix the video card issues for good...

flopticalcube · Nov 1, 2007, 09:54 PM

Could this be it? Could this be the unfreezing update we have all been waiting for!?!?!?!

andorino · Nov 1, 2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Just noticed that Apple has pushed out the iMac Software Update version 1.3 on Software Update.

Has anyone been brave enough to try this? BTW... Running Leopard here, not sure if this is an update available in Tiger.

And of course the same vague description on Apple's site:

"This update provides important issue fixes and is recommended for the aluminum 20-inch and 24-inch iMac models with 2.0, 2.4, or 2.8 GHz processors."

This is seen as version 1.2 on tiger.

Eidorian · Nov 1, 2007, 09:55 PM

More then likely driver and firmware fixes for those new iMacs.

Tom Sawyer · Nov 1, 2007, 09:55 PM

That would be very cool for the many who have suffered. I have been on of the lucky ones and had no problems in Tiger with 1.1 or 1.2. My experience in Leopard so far as been just as stable (knock on wood). If I could only get time machine to see my NAS share for backups. So far no go.

I will say I am enjoying having 2 mac partitions and a dedicated bootcamp windows partition (now nicely hidden to OS X). This install feels good to me.

psychofreak · Nov 1, 2007, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

If I could only get time machine to see my NAS share for backups. So far no go.

Apple are reportedly still working on this, hopefully it will come at 10.5.1

Tom Sawyer · Nov 1, 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychofreak

Apple are reportedly still working on this, hopefully it will come at 10.5.1

Ah that is good news indeed....

wakerider017 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:02 PM

Holy crap!

Could this be the fix???????

TheRuggedLion · 10:11 PM

Nice. Been waiting for this... lets see.

Update: Heh, looks like a rush job. Just made my iMac freeze using good ol' Front Row.

wakerider017 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:10 PM

So far.... STABLE!!!!

wakerider017 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:17 PM

Here is the link:

For Leopard:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...13leopard.html

For Tiger:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...te12tiger.html

psychofreak · Nov 1, 2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakerider017

So far.... STABLE!!!!

Awesome! I just got a friend to switch, and was worried he'd be whining to me about freezes

Now to wait for 10.5.1 (hopefully it'll be here by the 15th when his iMac is scheduled to arrive...

Mindflux · Nov 1, 2007, 10:19 PM

I guess the title is a typo. Version 1.2 you mean, right?

wakerider017 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindflux

I guess the title is a typo. Version 1.2 you mean, right?

1.2 for tiger

1.3 for leopard

flopticalcube · Nov 1, 2007, 10:23 PM

Alas, no. Still freezes.

wakerider017 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flopticalcube

Alas, no. Still freezes.

Really?

You have to be kidding me...

flopticalcube · Nov 1, 2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakerider017

Really?

You have to be kidding me...

I wish. Even had a little artifacting on the desktop.

TheRuggedLion · Nov 1, 2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakerider017

Really?

You have to be kidding me...

I can make mine freeze so easily using front row. I just navigate to music with the Album art scrolling along, and move the selector from music to playlists to artists etc.

Freezes everytime.

What other programs did you use that made your iMac lock up? Maybe I can give 'em a try.

ryan2385 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakerider017

Really?

You have to be kidding me...

Nope, thought I was in the clear too, but did the test with screen saver Arabesque while mousing through the dock fast and .....yes ....it froze...still able to MAKE my mac freeze on spot.

wakerider017 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:38 PM

Wow, I just froze in Time Machine.

This piece of crap is getting returned this weekend.

Maybe I should by one of those Windoze machines that crash every 2 days instead of every 2 minutes...

Bobioden · Nov 1, 2007, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

That would be very cool for the many who have suffered. I have been on of the lucky ones and had no problems in Tiger with 1.1 or 1.2. My experience in Leopard so far as been just as stable (knock on wood).

I also have had no freezing, or any of the other problems related to Tiger, and or Leopard. Very happy Apple camper here.

TheRuggedLion · Nov 1, 2007, 10:50 PM

Just the thought of me boxing up my 24" iMac that weighs a ton and carrying it through the mall is pissing me off. Then have one of their "geniuses" try and figure it out over and over like I don't know what hell I'm talking about pisses me off even more. And then the thought of not having my mac for a few days is the cherry on top. Maybe I shoulda got a ACD and a MacBook pro instead.

ryan2385 · Nov 1, 2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRuggedLion

Just the thought of me boxing up my 24" iMac that weighs a ton and carrying it through the mall is pissing me off. Then have one of their "geniuses" try and figure it out over and over like I don't know what hell I'm talking about pisses me off even more. And then the thought of not having my mac for a few days is the cherry on top. Maybe I shoulda got a ACD and a MacBook pro instead.

Oh and the risk of your "repaired" iMac coming back with more problems than it originally had as well. Gotta love it man...I feel your pain.

flopticalcube · Nov 1, 2007, 11:00 PM

..and why isn't this front page news on MacRumors, arn? At least Page 2

View Poll Results: For those affected by iMac (AL) freezing issues, do you have 3rd party RAM installed?
Yes	50	17.30%
No	77	26.64%
N/A (not freezing, don't have an aluminum iMac)	162	56.06%
Voters: 289. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 1, 2007, 09:52 PM	#1
Tom Sawyer macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	iMac Software update 1.3 Just noticed that Apple has pushed out the iMac Software Update version 1.3 on Software Update. Has anyone been brave enough to try this? BTW... Running Leopard here, not sure if this is an update available in Tiger. And of course the same vague description on Apple's site: "This update provides important issue fixes and is recommended for the aluminum 20-inch and 24-inch iMac models with 2.0, 2.4, or 2.8 GHz processors." __________________ 2.8ghz Octomac Pro \| 8gb \| 4870 \| X25-M 80gb \| WD Black 1tb \| iPhone 3GS 16gb All your base...

Nov 1, 2007, 09:54 PM	#3
flopticalcube macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006	Could this be it? Could this be the unfreezing update we have all been waiting for!?!?!?! __________________ iThink therefore iAm.

Nov 1, 2007, 09:55 PM	#5
Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	More then likely driver and firmware fixes for those new iMacs. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 chobimaru Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

Nov 1, 2007, 09:55 PM	#6
Tom Sawyer Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	That would be very cool for the many who have suffered. I have been on of the lucky ones and had no problems in Tiger with 1.1 or 1.2. My experience in Leopard so far as been just as stable (knock on wood). If I could only get time machine to see my NAS share for backups. So far no go. I will say I am enjoying having 2 mac partitions and a dedicated bootcamp windows partition (now nicely hidden to OS X). This install feels good to me. __________________ 2.8ghz Octomac Pro \| 8gb \| 4870 \| X25-M 80gb \| WD Black 1tb \| iPhone 3GS 16gb All your base...

Nov 1, 2007, 09:54 PM	#2
psychofreak Retired Join Date: May 2006 Location: London	Hopefully this will fix the video card issues for good...

Nov 1, 2007, 10:02 PM	#9
wakerider017 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US of A	Holy crap! Could this be the fix??????? __________________ -AL 24" 2.93GHz iMac -4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, GT 120 -3G iPhone -flickr

Nov 1, 2007, 10:04 PM	#10
TheRuggedLion macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit	Nice. Been waiting for this... lets see. Update: Heh, looks like a rush job. Just made my iMac freeze using good ol' Front Row. __________________ 24" iMac 2.4Ghz "When toung is let loose, it devours" -Imam Ali Last edited by TheRuggedLion : Nov 1, 2007 at 10:11 PM.

Nov 1, 2007, 10:10 PM	#11
wakerider017 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US of A	So far.... STABLE!!!! __________________ -AL 24" 2.93GHz iMac -4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, GT 120 -3G iPhone -flickr

Nov 1, 2007, 10:17 PM	#12
wakerider017 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US of A	Here is the link: For Leopard: http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...13leopard.html For Tiger: http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...te12tiger.html __________________ -AL 24" 2.93GHz iMac -4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, GT 120 -3G iPhone -flickr

Nov 1, 2007, 10:19 PM	#14
Mindflux Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin	I guess the title is a typo. Version 1.2 you mean, right?

Nov 1, 2007, 10:23 PM	#16
flopticalcube macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006	Alas, no. Still freezes. __________________ iThink therefore iAm.

Nov 1, 2007, 10:38 PM	#21
wakerider017 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US of A	Wow, I just froze in Time Machine. This piece of crap is getting returned this weekend. Maybe I should by one of those Windoze machines that crash every 2 days instead of every 2 minutes... __________________ -AL 24" 2.93GHz iMac -4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, GT 120 -3G iPhone -flickr

Nov 1, 2007, 10:50 PM	#23
TheRuggedLion macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit	Just the thought of me boxing up my 24" iMac that weighs a ton and carrying it through the mall is pissing me off. Then have one of their "geniuses" try and figure it out over and over like I don't know what hell I'm talking about pisses me off even more. And then the thought of not having my mac for a few days is the cherry on top. Maybe I shoulda got a ACD and a MacBook pro instead. __________________ 24" iMac 2.4Ghz "When toung is let loose, it devours" -Imam Ali

Nov 1, 2007, 11:00 PM	#25
flopticalcube macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006	..and why isn't this front page news on MacRumors, arn? At least Page 2 __________________ iThink therefore iAm.

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