Might try to redo the software refresh, or hit it again when .03 goes to distribution. If that doesn't do it, you're probably going to have to send it to El Paso. I've had that occur with a few radios, and a re-refresh has pretty much run 50/50 on chances of fixing it. If it doesn't, Depot is my only real option.
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APX 7000 Update FAIL
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He posted on another site that he was using Depot at the time. Only a trip to Motorola will solve his issues now.
Question. I have a copy of APX CPS 17.01.01 and Firmware Files for 17.01.01. Before I firmware update my APX 8000 is the firmware issue still have bugs?
What are the best options for a firmware upgrade for the radio? I do not want to hose up my radio
What are the best options for a firmware upgrade for the radio? I do not want to hose up my radio
What version firmware do you have? The problem I had was because the boot loader was a developmental version.
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Whats crazy is that now when I read my radio from APX CPS 17.01.01 it crashes my computer and then re-boots.
I had no trouble with APX CPS 16 ever
My firmware version is 16.12
I had no trouble with APX CPS 16 ever
My firmware version is 16.12
Uninstall it, ensure 16 is gone including the tuner or any other management software with CPS. Restart, then reinstall. Try to run it under a administrative account.
If this doesn't solve issue be sure you have enough hardware capabilities to run it. It gets more bloated everytime.
N4KVE
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If 16 works fine for you, then just stay at FW 16, & continue to use 16 CPS, unless there's something in 17 you can't live without.
That's what I was thinking. I just wanted to ask several people out here if they had any troubles.
Also, I guess APX CPS 18 is out now.
Also, I guess APX CPS 18 is out now.
So is rumor true with 18? About have to flash logged into Motorola server? Was just curious. These tools some have talked about wont work anymore to flash/upgrade. I heard more specific to new APX 8500 from Motorola. I think I got last batch before 18.
Hmmm. Interesting. I think Motorola might be moving away from people having Depot Software. I think you might be right moving forward with having to Flash/Upgrade your radio via online Motorola Server.
I think you have to be very careful when upgrading your firmware at this point with 17 and above.
I think you have to be very careful when upgrading your firmware at this point with 17 and above.
Real careful. I got mine from factory and sent for alignment check etc to make sure all good and had 17.01.00 put in and all features. Two weeks later I get call not to go to 18. Something about maybe file format/structure was changed by Motorola with newer batches But don’t quote me on that. I don’t do maintenance or upgrades
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I read on another forum that the initial 18 release has problems, & a fix will be out soon.
Thanks for the update. I was going to firmware upgrade my APX 8000 but this will be put on hold for a while until otherwise. If you get anymore information please post it.
When downloading CPS 18 for APX its asking for a CPS extension for 31 bucks. Does anybody know about this? I guess the firmware might cost 31 bucks.
radioman2001
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I conclude that the statement about Motorola attacking previously hacked radios is without merit until such time as further information becomes available.
Word on the street is v18 does exactly that:
A cut-out from APX firmware version 18 readme, says
Abstract: Hosted Depot Updates
System Platforms Affected: All
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: This is a strategic initiative to address the security and robustness limitation found with the usage of older depot tools. Blocks the older stand alone depot tool from updating new firmware and Flashport.
The older firmware will still have the issue, and cannot be changed, so the fix will only apply to new firmware versions in this release and beyond.
The old depot tool key was being copied and replicated.
I conclude that the statement about Motorola attacking previously hacked radios is without merit until such time as further information becomes available.
Word on the street is v18 does exactly that:
A cut-out from APX firmware version 18 readme, says
Abstract: Hosted Depot Updates
System Platforms Affected: All
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: This is a strategic initiative to address the security and robustness limitation found with the usage of older depot tools. Blocks the older stand alone depot tool from updating new firmware and Flashport.
The older firmware will still have the issue, and cannot be changed, so the fix will only apply to new firmware versions in this release and beyond.
The old depot tool key was being copied and replicated.
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