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Apple Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2
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joelypolly said:
See the post by Gil_Grissom two posts up... this is apparently a *different* updater package than that one (I posted the same thing as you just did several more replies up
). Note that the file sizes are not the same.Now I'm wondering... is this just a follow-up for some units that refused to take the updater before? Since they weirdly have the same version number?
To those few people who actually got this update...do you have an entry in your updater history for the Bluetooth 1.2 update from 2004?
joelypolly said:
I would *guess* that something in 10.4.3 breaks the updater. Not the firmware, just the updater. Since most of us already have the firmware, we don't need the updated updater.
But that's only a guess. It could also just have more localizations or something in the updater.
Good point. Ye, a tad strange! Your suggestion seems logical, I'm going with it!mkrishnan said:See the post by Gil_Grissom two posts up... this is apparently a *different* updater package than that one (I posted the same thing as you just did several more replies up
Now I'm wondering... is this just a follow-up for some units that refused to take the updater before? Since they weirdly have the same version number?
To those few people who actually got this update...do you have an entry in your updater history for the Bluetooth 1.2 update from 2004?
Well it seems those who need it can get it, those who don't need it, it won't install. Fairly simple. Everyone's happy! Hehe!
UPDATE:
Just checked the Apple download page again and there is a list of new wireless updates after the bluetooth update. Not sure how new this is to you, thought I'd just point it out!
First time I've seen "AirMac" though!
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Just checked my BT Firmware version, and it is:
2.1586
BT Software is:
1.6.6f22
(this Mac mini does not require the update)
Anybody else who could post some extra info?
Weirdest update....
2.1586
BT Software is:
1.6.6f22
(this Mac mini does not require the update)
Anybody else who could post some extra info?
Weirdest update....
Does your Mac Mini have BT1 or BT2 (I don't pay that much attention to the Mini, but didn't Apple unannouncedly start shipping units with the BT2/AE card alongside the upgraded video card?)?
FWIW, I have a rev. A iBook G4/12", 10.4.3, which received the updater in 2004 but not the one currently being discussed, and I have the same revision numbers for both things.
FWIW, I have a rev. A iBook G4/12", 10.4.3, which received the updater in 2004 but not the one currently being discussed, and I have the same revision numbers for both things.
MacsRgr8 said:
Mac Mini 1.5GHz (Assembled week 42, 2005): no update found by software updater. Bluetooth firmware version 3.1965. Apple Bluetooth Software version 1.6.6f22.
Al 15" Powerbook 1.5GHz (assembled week 25, 2004): no update found by software updater. Bluetooth firmware version 2.1.586. Apple Bluetooth Software version 1.6.6.f22.
mkrishnan said:
I'm fairly certain I have the non-EDR BT (= BT 1?)
By chance I seem to get the update on my 17" PB G4 (1 GHz Alu)
I'll post info "before" and "after"....
mrichmon said:
Whoa!
That took a long time to update!
But (finally), here the befores and afters:
Before
Apple Bluetooth Software:
1.6.6f22
Firmware Version:
1.526
HCI & LMP Version:
1
HCI Revision:
526 ($20e)
LMP Subversion:
526 ($20e)
After
Apple Bluetooth Software:
1.6.6f22
Firmware Version:
2.1586
HCI & LMP Version:
2
HCI Revision:
1586 ($632)
LMP Subversion:
1586 ($632)
Tnx for your info, mrichmon.
MacsRgr8 said:
This seems to confirm the suspicion that the new updater provides the same update as before, to some computers for which it wouldn't take, for some reason....
BlueRevolution said:presumably it only appears in software update on the listed machines...
It also appeared for my 17 inch 1.5 GHz PPC G4. Took a while to install, but it did install.
Well, just came home and checked on my iMac G5 (Rev.B):
Bluetooth Software Version: 1.6.6f22
Bluetooth Firmware Version: 3.1965 (3.1965)
No update here.
Bluetooth Software Version: 1.6.6f22
Bluetooth Firmware Version: 3.1965 (3.1965)
No update here.
Doesnt show up on my 15" PB Bluetooth hasnt been a problem for me though so I am ok for right now.
Bluetooth hasnt been a problem for me though so I am ok for right now.
Wait
On my machine I tried downloading the update, but when Installer came up it said it was not needed. (For my parents mac mini) I spotlighted bluetooth it came up with this:
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It says it was downloaded on december 9th???
What in the world does this mean, or is this an old update.
Also this is hte 1.5ghz mac mini that was quietly announced by apple, since it was a recent model could they have pre-installed it?
On my machine I tried downloading the update, but when Installer came up it said it was not needed. (For my parents mac mini) I spotlighted bluetooth it came up with this:
It says it was downloaded on december 9th???
What in the world does this mean, or is this an old update.
Also this is hte 1.5ghz mac mini that was quietly announced by apple, since it was a recent model could they have pre-installed it?
iMac G5
My iMac G5 will not update. pkg says I dont need it and it doesnt show up in software update
My iMac G5 will not update. pkg says I dont need it and it doesnt show up in software update
I have a 12" PowerBook and it has not come up in Software Update, so I'm assuming the 12" Titanium is more than just a typo... But the 15" TiBook never had Bluetooth built in anyway so it must be referring to USB modules..
Looks like my revA G5DP2.0 needs it. Haven't noticed any trouble, but all I have is my phone - T637 - and it has synced fine all along..
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This is definitely NOT new. I downloaded it a long time ago.
With this firmware update, OSX supports BT headsets
With this firmware update, OSX supports BT headsets
Hi all,
The updater came up for my PB 17 RevC and I started the software update for the firmware but the update seemed to have stalled. I continually had to prompt it to continue with the update and now (even though it states specifically not quit the process) I had to and after the reset the bluetooth icon is no longer available and it is not in system prefs. Can anyone help me? I dont understand why the update failed and in my interrupting the process I hope I havent stuffed it up...cheers.
The updater came up for my PB 17 RevC and I started the software update for the firmware but the update seemed to have stalled. I continually had to prompt it to continue with the update and now (even though it states specifically not quit the process) I had to and after the reset the bluetooth icon is no longer available and it is not in system prefs. Can anyone help me? I dont understand why the update failed and in my interrupting the process I hope I havent stuffed it up...cheers.