APX CPS 29.00.00 - FW 29.00.01 - Do not upgrade.

[Tech21]

Issue with a codeplug password being added on a radio that doesn't have read/write password protection enabled may exist. Upgrade at your own risk.

This version changes how the read/write operation functions. You can't just password protect read/write individually, it's all or none with CPS 29.00.00 and FW 29.00.01

 

[GTR8000]

I ran into this issue with a 6000AN I upgraded the other night. The issue is that CPS is resurrecting the last password the codeplug had prior to that password being disabled at some point.

If you know the old password, enter it, remove password protection, and write to the radio. If you don't know the password, you might be SOL.

 

[Thunderknight]

Does Motorola test any of their software before being shipped? It seems like every version lately has an immediate "WAIT, don't use THIS one...another will be coming shortly" problem.

 

[GTR8000]

I would suggest for anyone who is going to install R29 anyway and you're not sure if the radio/codeplug ever had a password, you might want to set a new password using R28 or whatever version you're running on currently. This way if you're prompted for a password after the R29 upgrade, it'll be the one you just set.

If you don't know the pedigree of the radio, or can't recall if there was a password at any point or what it might've been, then it's best to steer clear of R29 until MSI fixes the bug.

 

[FiremanSparky]

Does Motorola test any of their software before being shipped? It seems like every version lately has an immediate "WAIT, don't use THIS one...another will be coming shortly" problem.

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: Why should Motorola hire testers when they have us?

 

[N4KVE]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: Why should Motorola hire testers when they have us?

Yes. We are their lab rats. 28 was bad, & so was the rushed to market 28.3. Now 29 is here with its own set of problems. It’s always 3 steps forward, & 2 steps back With them. I’m staying at 27.

 

[rkumetz]

I don't see 29 yet but I was just about to install 28. What sort of horrible fate awaits me should I chose to continue down that dark path?

 

[ElroyJetson]

It may take weeks or months to fully beta test a new release if THEY do it, but if they just throw it out into the wild, we'll find the bugs in a matter of days, or hours, or even minutes. They may have to fix a few radios but it saves them a lot of time validating the release THEMSELVES.

 

[PACNWDude]

Motorola Trbo CPS 2.134.76.0 has issues as well. You can't use the letter "F" for a hex RadioID, and the long press of the EMER(gency) button does not work either. This is with brand new XPR7550e (new production, they end production of this model as of 31 May 2023) running firmware R02.22.02.3001.

 

[jeepsandradios]

I've upgraded multiple radios without the issue your describing. While I'm sure there may be a bug I think its with any firmware. Test and verify before rolling out. Ive been happy with all my APX both mobile and portable on R29. YMMV

 

[cpg178]

Both mobiles have been on 29 since it came out just over a week ago, I have had no issues, but my stuff never had passwords on it.

 

[im800mhz]

About 60 APX 4000's / 6000's / 8000's all done with no issue so far.

 

[jthorpe]

I'm upgrading to 28 tomorrow... and wont' upgrade to 29 until 30 comes

 

[KE4ZNR]

I'm upgrading to 28 tomorrow... and wont' upgrade to 29 until 30 comes

Other than one FD 6KXE test radio in my shop we are holding off here in Durham as well. Also keeping an eye on MTUG discussions to see if anyone else has come up with any more issues.

 

[MTS2000des]

Have it on a 6000AN, 6000BN, 7000, 8000, and 8000XE. So far so good. No known issues. Yet.

 

[KE4ZNR]

Have it on a 6000AN, 6000BN, 7000, 8000, and 8000XE. So far so good. No known issues. Yet.

Have it on a FD Test portable 6KXE here and not seeing any issues so far. Going to try removing a password and seeing if that makes any difference.

 

[MTS2000des]

Well, first problem. One of our techs updated a BN 8000XE to 29 from 28,31. He had a known a read/write password on the C/P, which is our procedure, and can no longer read the radio or write to it. He confirmed he used a known password, but the radio will not read/write and gives a "bad password" so going to open a case tomorrow with support.

 

[KG4INW]

MTN-0016-23-NA was issued today:
TITLE: Loss of WiFi capabilities on APX™ Radio after upgrade or write using Radio Management

My coworker is the only one in our shop who has updated to R29 so far but he almost immediately noticed the radio no longer connected to WiFi. He was able to remedy it (it appears for now at least) by updating the codeplug version followed by a USB write. This is explained in the MTN but they admit it's an RMS defect.

 

[MTS2000des]

Well, first problem. One of our techs updated a BN 8000XE to 29 from 28,31. He had a known a read/write password on the C/P, which is our procedure, and can no longer read the radio or write to it. He confirmed he used a known password, but the radio will not read/write and gives a "bad password" so going to open a case tomorrow with support.

Radio can't be recovered with "usual" methods. Depot trip required...I see 29.00.0x coming don't you?

 

[im800mhz]

You guys realize that the release number is actually the number of undocumented features that they add in to justify the next release,.....