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iPod Update 1.2.6 Released

Mar 20, 2003 at 9:11 AM Post #3 of 12
A few notes on updating my iPod. I wasn't sure what to expect the setup to do, so this might help others who update.

After downloading the update for my Win iPod, I ran the setup program.

It installed the updater onto my computer and required a reboot of the system.

The setup program did not actually install the updated firmware onto the iPod. Instead I had to manually run the updater program (either by choosing StartMenu/Ipod/Updater or running c:/ProgramFiles/ipod/iPodUpdater/Updater.exe)

The firmware installed easily, once I realized that the original downloaded setup program didn't actually do the updating, and required a subsequent running of the updater.exe program.

Now, let's hope the new firmware actually fixes the battery problem!
 
Mar 20, 2003 at 3:56 PM Post #5 of 12
Man, I'm sure glad that little episode is over.

I've never upgraded my iPods from my PC, but I'm surprised rebooting is required.

On Macs it's only necessary to unplug and re-plug the iPod.
 
Mar 20, 2003 at 4:40 PM Post #6 of 12
Actually, the firmware installs without a reboot.

What surprised me was that installing the updater program itself is what required the reboot.
 
Mar 20, 2003 at 5:13 PM Post #7 of 12
Quote:

Originally posted by Spad

I've never upgraded my iPods from my PC, but I'm surprised rebooting is required.


Apple is a snidely company. You can bet it doesn't have to be this way, but is by design.
PC's aren't "Plug-n-Play," they're "Plug-n-Get-Mad" don't you know.

Quote:

On Macs it's only necessary to unplug and re-plug the iPod.


 
Mar 20, 2003 at 8:12 PM Post #8 of 12
Quote:

Originally posted by alanz
Actually, the firmware installs without a reboot.

What surprised me was that installing the updater program itself is what required the reboot.


I am correct in assuming that the software doesn't actually modify the PC's system in anyway? If so, I wonder if the restart is required simply to remount the iPod. That seems a little dumb if true.
 
Mar 21, 2003 at 7:10 PM Post #9 of 12
I'm *guessing* the reboot is needed to force the user to flash their ipod with a clean booted system.

I don't think you have to do it..

The only thing I see out of the ordinary to me is that once you install the ipod updater, the software will write this key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Apple Computer, Inc.\iPod\iPodSrv

and set the value to 0x00000001 or "1"

I do not use that dreaded iPodSrv program. But perhaps the reboot is required to get iPodSrv running again, should the user close it before installing the updater..
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oh well, no biggie. I can't believe i'm analyzing this
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Mar 21, 2003 at 9:55 PM Post #10 of 12
Thanks for the update Spad!
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I didn't even know it was out.
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I'll try and report in after awhile about the battery life. Thanks again!
 
Mar 22, 2003 at 8:49 PM Post #11 of 12
I updated my Mac /20 iPod. The battery indicator doesn't go to nothing anymore when selecting songs. Looks could more accurate.
 
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