Logitech "logi-options+" is crapware. How-To update mouse firmware without “logi-options+”?

[Quotenfrau]

Hi

Logitech "logi-options+" is crapware. Saw it on friends MacBook.

logi-options+

Homebrew’s package index

formulae.brew.sh

How-To update mouse firmware without “logi-options+”? Is there an alternative?

 

[Fishrrman]

I've used Logitech mice for decades now.
But I have NEVER used the Logitech software to control them.

Instead, I use either
Steermouse
or
USB Overdrive (this works on keyboards, too)

Both have trial periods.
I recommend you try BOTH of them. I actually use Steermouse for my mouse, and USB Overdrive for my Macally keyboard. They co-exist with each other.

Mouse firmware update?
I've never bothered.
I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[maflynn]

How-To update mouse firmware

First, let me just say I use a wired mouse, an old microsoft mouse that never has failed me - so I'm a little surprisd to learn that mice have firmware - color me surprised. Secondly, what in the latest firmware update that would improve the usage of the mouse? Thirdly, your only option may be to install the crapware, flash the mouse, and then uninstall the software.

Personally, I'd probably not bother updating the firmware, but then, see my first point, I'm old school, with the emphasis on old