Mission Critical BT wireless pod - firmware update?

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tvsjr
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Mission Critical BT wireless pod - firmware update?

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Has anyone successfully used the "APS" software to update the firmware in one of these pods? I have one - likely a very early release - that Windows simply refuses to recognize. I've tried 4 different machines, VMs, etc. so far. No dice.

Unfortunately, I need newer firmware to recognize some of the newer accessories...
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Re: Mission Critical BT wireless pod - firmware update?

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I tried to do this once, and ended up majorly bricking the thing. If it's working properly, I really wouldn't mess with it...
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Re: Mission Critical BT wireless pod - firmware update?

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That's the problem, it's not. I suspect mine is R01.00... it was bought right when they came out. I want to use one of the adapters to connect a standard 3.5mm earbud - but connecting one currently results in a rapid flash indicating "system error". The earbud adapter isn't supported until R01.03.

I ordered a replacement pod... we'll see if that fixes the problem. Such a shame - another device that works pretty damn well, except for a few little issues that add up to major failure. Typical 21st century Motorola :(
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Re: Mission Critical BT wireless pod - firmware update?

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any luck with this? I loaded the APS software and downloaded the upgrade package and installed it, i think, didnt really do anything. But it doesnt show up when i click upgrade.... any help would be great!
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Re: Mission Critical BT wireless pod - firmware update?

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I never could get it to recognize. Bought another, which the 3.5mm adapter works with, but the audio level is :o.

As is normal for MSI these days, great idea... poor execution.
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