Nachtmsk Posted September 10, 2022 Share #1  Posted September 10, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I bought a very clean used M10 back in 2020. It recently occurred to me that I never updated the firmware. In fact I have never updated firmware on any digital camera I have. It is currently running 2.7.5.0 - which looks like it was released in 2019. The current version on the Leica Downloads page is 3.22.11.52 I read the instructions on how to update firmware (reformat card, charge battery and don't turn anything off or basically touch camera while it's updating). I assume if I did any of those things, I'd wind up with an expensive and attractive paper weight. 1. How likely is it that updating FW will brick my camera? 2. How long does it take typically, 10 mins? 20 mins? 3. I don't notice myself wanting any new features on my M10 so I'm wondering if it's even worth updating. You don't miss what you don't have, but then again, you don't know what your missing until you have it. Thanks Mike   Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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a.noctilux Posted September 10, 2022 Share #2 Â Posted September 10, 2022 Hello Mike, I just saw that the latest firmware is to add Visoflex 2 compatibility on M10. If you don't plan to use one, why update. If your plan is one then the obvious. Â Myself, not planning to use Visoflex 2, I had not upgraded to latest. The wise advice is of course updating to last firmware as some bugs can be adressed. 1 ...if you follow the notice, it's unlikely brick your M 2 ...I did former updates which took few minutes (less than five). 3 ...You are the only one to know 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted September 10, 2022 Share #3  Posted September 10, 2022 Updates are safe. My rule of thumb: if the update doesn't specifically address an issue that affects me I don't update. My experience has never been negative either way.   1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted September 10, 2022 Share #4 Â Posted September 10, 2022 You can find both your FW version (page 2) and subsequent FW change(s) in this archive, including description of what was changed as well as instructions for safe and proper update. https://www.reddotforum.com/content/tag/firmware/ Â Jeff 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted September 10, 2022 Share #5 Â Posted September 10, 2022 Courage is the virtue of every Leica user. Live on the edge, be adventurous, dare to try new things. 1 2 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted September 10, 2022 Share #6  Posted September 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Al Brown said: Courage is the virtue of every Leica user. Live on the edge, be adventurous, dare to try new things. It’s how I finally moved on from 24exp rolls of film to 36. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted September 10, 2022 Share #7  Posted September 10, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, Huss said: It’s how I finally moved on from 24exp rolls of film to 36. Hmm.. I went the other way - from 36 to 20. (and my EDC revolver has capacity of 5. Living dangerously on both counts.) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted September 10, 2022 Share #8  Posted September 10, 2022 The only thing that’s fatal during your upgrade and probably kill your camera is when you accidentally switch off the camera, other than that, safe to say it is quite safe just follow the guides and do it slowly, always have an almost full battery power or otherwise, either the camera won’t let you or, you just dont know what takes so long it drains the battery during the update Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted September 11, 2022 Share #9 Â Posted September 11, 2022 The most important thing to remember when you update your firmware is always make sure you 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro5 Posted September 11, 2022 Share #10  Posted September 11, 2022 I always use a clean SD card that is formatted before any firmware update, The update is then at the top of the list with no other updates on it. It might be overkill but I haven't had any issues.  3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaR10 Posted September 11, 2022 Share #11 Â Posted September 11, 2022 Nachtmsk, Â I sent you a PM to help you with the update. Â Also Camaro5 is spot on with his above post. Â I wrote this in my PM as well. Â r/ Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaticB Posted September 11, 2022 Share #12 Â Posted September 11, 2022 Crash of the camera - killing it - is usually result of mis-steps and not of new firm ware. Usually.... It is so mostly now days, not always, and it wasn't so in the past. I don't know your age, but from the picture from the profile you could be of my age or younger. And here we are: because we are not youngsters - which deal with electronic instinctually and without care, been capable to solve any arisen problem instantly - we have to go in the procedure step by step, carefully, understanding principles and from there on avoiding mistakes. I always take my time when upgrading, repeat steps 2 or 3 times imaginary and then proceed to real procedure. Until now I was always successful, with different brands and especially with Leicas. I wish you good luck! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted September 13, 2022 Share #13 Â Posted September 13, 2022 A firmware always addresses fixes to identified problems. There is nothing wrong with keeping electronics up to date. Just ensure that: You are doing so on a fully charged battery. You have downloaded and are applying the right firmware to the model of your camera. You are following all instructions on the installation guide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 13, 2022 Share #14 Â Posted September 13, 2022 Not very. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jannetje Posted November 21, 2022 Share #15 Â Posted November 21, 2022 I think i need some help here. I could not find my question on the forum yet, so i dare to ask this. I recently received e-mail from Leica with the announsment of Firmware update 30.22.23.34 for the M10R The update before this update is not on my M10R. Do i have to install first the pervious firmware update and than the last update? Hope you can help me. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted November 21, 2022 Share #16 Â Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Jannetje said: I think i need some help here. I could not find my question on the forum yet, so i dare to ask this. I recently received e-mail from Leica with the announsment of Firmware update 30.22.23.34 for the M10R The update before this update is not on my M10R. Do i have to install first the pervious firmware update and than the last update? Hope you can help me. Â No. Â You do not. Â You can install the most current firmware. All previous updates are in the most current version. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jannetje Posted November 21, 2022 Share #17  Posted November 21, 2022 Thank you so much jdlaing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demigorgan Posted November 21, 2022 Share #18  Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) On 9/10/2022 at 9:36 PM, Nachtmsk said: 3. I don't notice myself wanting any new features on my M10 so I'm wondering if it's even worth updating. You don't miss what you don't have, but then again, you don't know what your missing until you have it.  If the camera is working and you need nothing else then leave it alone. If you find yourself not detecting a lens or needed to use a new Visoflex or whatever and then you need to update then do it. Otherwise don’t bother and just take your pictures. Edited November 21, 2022 by Demigorgan 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henners Posted November 22, 2022 Share #19 Â Posted November 22, 2022 I update my firmware for pretty much all my devices quite frequently, in all the many years as a techie type person I've maybe had one thing brick on me. I seem to remember it being a motherboard back in the 90s. Firmware updates these days are very safe, the manufacturers don't want you sending bricked items back to them and some/maybe most devices now (might just be motherboards) have a second chip that if anything goes wrong it auto-writes the old firmware back. I would do it without hesitation, especially as your current firmware is so old. Charge the battery and follow the instructions and you'll be done within 10 minutes. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsawin Posted November 22, 2022 Share #20 Â Posted November 22, 2022 I read about a guy who missed a few updates and when he did finally update his camera he disappeared and has never been seen or heard from again. YMMV... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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