It doesn't "attack" any radio. Once you install FW 18 you will no longer be able to use standalone depot on that radio (until someone hacks the depot client
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APX 7000 Update FAIL
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It doesn't "attack" any radio. Once you install FW 18 you will no longer be able to use standalone depot on that radio (until someone hacks the depot client
).radioman2001
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It means if you have a Depot'd APX better stay below V18 that's all. What it actually does remains to be seen after someone actually tries it and gives up the resultant, but it does appear that it does break the radio in some way.
MTS2000des
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Technically the boot loader was modified back on R17.00.01 HOST to accommodate audio instant recall. Writing to the bootloader with depot result in a bricked radio but not for the "enhancement" added to HOST 18 to thwart FUTURE unauthorized upgrades.
Upgrading to HOST18 won't remove features added by "aftermarket" means to exiting radios, but attempts to write to the radio after upgrading WILL result in a bricked radio that will have to go the depot under (presumably) flat rate or time and materials, provided they'll actually accept it. Ebay parts radios? Good luck with that.
Upgrading to HOST18 won't remove features added by "aftermarket" means to exiting radios, but attempts to write to the radio after upgrading WILL result in a bricked radio that will have to go the depot under (presumably) flat rate or time and materials, provided they'll actually accept it. Ebay parts radios? Good luck with that.
radioman2001
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I stand corrected don't go above V16. Thanks
So lets just say that you have an APX 8000 radio with all of the features built into the radio and the codeplug. You are not looking to keep Depot the radio and you have a valid CPS codeplug.
I guess upgrading to the latest 18 firmware is okay. I have 16.12 and just have not had the burning desire to upgrade the firmware. Everything seems fine at 16.12 with no issues.
I guess upgrading to the latest 18 firmware is okay. I have 16.12 and just have not had the burning desire to upgrade the firmware. Everything seems fine at 16.12 with no issues.
Has anybody upgraded their firmware with 18 version yet on their APX 8000
dapaq2
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Can anyone tell me what I need to do to update the firmware on a Motorola APX7000XE? I am not finding instructions on how to go about doing this...
MTS2000des
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Download the firmware from MOL. Unzip the BBF. Open your CPS, click "refresh radio". The CPS will do the rest. Follow the instructions on the screen. Ribbon>Device>Flashport>Radio Software Refresh.
dapaq2
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Thank you for the information MTS2000des, appreciate it.
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