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APX 7000 firmware update process
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:52 am
by sjxts3000
Can someone direct me to any documented "how to" instructions for upgrading the firmware?
I've never upgraded one before and want to make sure I do it right. I have the .CVN file (from MOL). Anything else I need?
It's currently got R08 on it and I want to upgrade it to R09. I have CPS R08 and R09 (latest). Do I open up the current codeplug in CPS R09 and then what?
Appreciate the help!
Thanks!
Re: APX 7000 firmware update process
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:51 pm
by tvsjr
Plug the radio in, load up R09 CPS, go to the Device menu, hit Radio Software Refresh, point it to the CVN, hit OK, follow the prompts. 10 minutes or less. The CPS will write the firmware into RAM, then the radio will flash itself.
If you have hardware encryption and the CVN has a new MACE firmware (I think R09 does... can't remember), you'll kill the keys even if IKR is enabled. Be prepared to keyload.
Re: APX 7000 firmware update process
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:03 pm
by sjxts3000
Awesome. Thanks! Sounds simple enough and exactly as I expected.
Edit: Just completed the upgrade and it went without a hitch. Thanks again!
Re: APX 7000 firmware update process
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:59 am
by cbickford
I am new to the firmware update process. Can someone direct me to locating the latest .CVN for the APX 7000?
Re: APX 7000 firmware update process
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:42 pm
by MattSR
Quick question for those in the know - is it possible to do Bluetooth firmware updates with the APX?
Cheers,
Matt
Re: APX 7000 firmware update process
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:43 am
by N4DES
Probably the easiest public safety radio line to do FW updates that Motorola has ever released....