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Feedback on OWC SSD Firmware Update (541ABBF0):
Monday's news had info/DL for an OWC SSD firmware Update with notes from a late 2012 Mac Mini owner on updating his two 120GB Extreme Pro 6G SSDs (RAID 0) OK and OWC's comments on the update. I've added a later report there from a 2008 Mac Pro owner with 240GB Electra 3G SSD (previously updated to 5.2.2 OK) that said the updater appeared to complete, but the SSD was not updated. (Reboot and check showed SSD still had 5.2.2, installer run again offers to update again.) He's reported this to OWC support and hopefully they can resolve it. (Although per OWC's notes, there's no need to update his SSD model that has v5.2.2.) As I mentioned in the post, I'm not suggesting anyone not having problems currently to update, but if anyone already has updated an Electra 3G SSD OK, let me know. Thanks.
(Updated again on Thursday including a couple Electra 3G owners, however one is used in a 2006 MacBook Pro which isn't able to use the updater. Update page lists compatible MacBook Pros as late 2008 or newer.)
  
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Previous News Archive Summary:
    Monday March 10th, 2014 News
  • OWC SSD Firmware Update Info (541ABBF0)
  • Apple TV 6.1 Update (new features/security fixes)
  • Posts/Tips on OS X 10.9.2/External Displays, MacBook Air Black Screens, HDCP errors
  • New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
    - About the security content of Apple TV 6.1
    - Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen): Understanding AirPlay settings
    - Apple TV: Arranging and hiding icons on the main menu
    - Apple TV: Understanding Restrictions (parental controls)
    - Apple TV: Basic troubleshooting
    - Set up Remote app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
    - OS X: When your Mac doesn't sleep or wake
    - OS X: Manually migrating data from another Mac
    - Apple USB or Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters First time setup
    - Understanding Home Sharing
    - Transitioning to Compressor 4.1
    - About the security content of iOS 7.1
    - iAd Producer 4.1.2 release notes
    - iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
    - iPhone: About unlocking
    - iPhone: Troubleshooting No Service, cellular data connection
    - Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from previous owner's account
    - Apple Service Certification Training and Testing Centers
  • Other News/Reviews/Tips/Tech/OT:
    - Apple Remote App v4.2
    - iOS 7.1 Update (bugfixes/improvements/CarPlay, security fixes)
    - 4TB Seagate Backup Plus (USB3) Fast Portable Review
    - Why Photosmith dumped iOS's built-in raw-photo support
    - Marvel Unlimited iOS App v2.0 (with audio support)
    - iLuv SyrenPro Portable Speakers with Wireless Stereo
    - Automotive WiFi Security in News Again

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