PRS-T2 Firmware Update 1.0.02.08090

pssquirrel · 08-31-2012, 12:56 PM

T2 Firmware Update -- gee, that was fast

http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-do...&os_group_id=3

Updated info:

I'm on a Mac, so the above link is for Macs.

For Windows, go here: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-...d#/downloadTab

You can also update directly from your T2 without connecting to a computer. If your T2 doesn't notify you automatically, go to Applications > Settings > System > Check for Updates.

Bookworm_Girl · 08-31-2012, 01:02 PM

That was fast! I would like to know if the T2 does wireless updates. The 950 firmware updates occurred that way. However the T1 required you to connect to your computer.

AJ Starr · 08-31-2012, 04:15 PM

Note: the firmware update you linked to is for the MAC system, not the Windows systems. It gives a specific link for the Windows system.

gunbad · 08-31-2012, 06:56 PM

As soon as I got the wireless up and running on my wife's new T2, it notified me of an update. I downloaded it with the T2 and ran the update. Worked well.

JSWolf · 08-31-2012, 07:37 PM

This utility updates the PRS-T2 firmware to version 1.0.02.08090 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over original system software version:

* Improves the display of highlighted words and thumbnails when posting to the Facebook® online service
* Improves stability and performance

Bookworm_Girl · 08-31-2012, 07:38 PM

Thanks, gunbad! That is what I would expect to be competitive with the other major brands. It is frustrating that Sony took a step back with the T1. They worked fine on the 950. I am glad that the T2 appears to have fixed several of the wireless connectivity issues making it a better user experience and less reliant on a computer connection.

ebmr · 09-04-2012, 02:19 PM

Has anyone tried the generic way of installation? The Windows updater files doesn't seem to differ fundamentally.

hwlester · 09-06-2012, 05:14 PM

Has anyone managed to backport the T2 firmware to a T1 yet?

SomeSteve · 09-07-2012, 02:00 PM

I tried to update the firmware yesterday, but a part of Norton Security Suite called SONAR stopped the installation because it "detected suspicious activity from the program 'reader updater.exe'." Norton's Security history says, "Activity: Threat actions performed: 3". This is the first time Norton or any other anti-virus program has prevented me from installing something.

Now I'm uncertain what to do. I have asked about this on the Norton forums, but not received any replies. Is the program really a threat? Do any of you have to disable your anti-virus program to install it?

Zorac · 09-07-2012, 08:36 PM

i run microsoft security essentials and had no issue with downloading and installing the update on win7. if your downloading it directly from sony, i wouldn't worry about it, just double check the link and you should be fine.

SomeSteve · 09-10-2012, 02:54 PM

Thanks, Zorac, for your comment.

JSWolf · 09-10-2012, 03:42 PM

I would not use Norton anti-virus or security suite. It slows down the computer and it does what it thinks is best instead of asking what I want. Garbage!

TimW · 09-10-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I would not use Norton anti-virus or security suite. It slows down the computer and it does what it thinks is best instead of asking what I want. Garbage!

There will be a day coming when Norton's pops up an alert identifying itself as malware.

JSWolf · 09-10-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimW

There will be a day coming when Norton's pops up an alert identifying itself as malware.

It'll never warn you. It'll just disable itself and the rest of the computer without any warning at all.

SomeSteve · 09-21-2012, 11:15 AM

I followed a suggestion in the Norton forum and downloaded a newer version of Norton Security Suite (which I didn't know existed).

After that, I checked the Sony website again, and found out that there was newer firmware available: version 1.0.03.09110.

This time the installation went without a hitch.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments.

08-31-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
pssquirrel ebooknut Posts: 297 Karma: 688154 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Kindle Voyage & Oasis	Firmware Update 1.0.02.08090 T2 Firmware Update -- gee, that was fast http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-do...&os_group_id=3 Updated info: I'm on a Mac, so the above link is for Macs. For Windows, go here: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-...d#/downloadTab You can also update directly from your T2 without connecting to a computer. If your T2 doesn't notify you automatically, go to Applications > Settings > System > Check for Updates. Last edited by pssquirrel; 09-01-2012 at 12:44 PM. Reason: updated info plus Windows link

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08-31-2012, 01:02 PM	#2
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	That was fast! I would like to know if the T2 does wireless updates. The 950 firmware updates occurred that way. However the T1 required you to connect to your computer.

08-31-2012, 04:15 PM	#3
AJ Starr Guru Posts: 815 Karma: 1029784 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nebraska, USA Device: PEZ, Color Libre, 2@Sony T1, Onyx i62HD	Note: the firmware update you linked to is for the MAC system, not the Windows systems. It gives a specific link for the Windows system.

08-31-2012, 06:56 PM	#4
gunbad Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 6968070 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Intransit Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo BW	As soon as I got the wireless up and running on my wife's new T2, it notified me of an update. I downloaded it with the T2 and ran the update. Worked well.

08-31-2012, 07:37 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,745 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	This utility updates the PRS-T2 firmware to version 1.0.02.08090 and provides the following benefits: Improvements over original system software version: * Improves the display of highlighted words and thumbnails when posting to the Facebook® online service * Improves stability and performance

08-31-2012, 07:38 PM	#6
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	Thanks, gunbad! That is what I would expect to be competitive with the other major brands. It is frustrating that Sony took a step back with the T1. They worked fine on the 950. I am glad that the T2 appears to have fixed several of the wireless connectivity issues making it a better user experience and less reliant on a computer connection.

09-04-2012, 02:19 PM	#7
ebmr Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 34554 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: none	Has anyone tried the generic way of installation? The Windows updater files doesn't seem to differ fundamentally.

09-06-2012, 05:14 PM	#8
hwlester Wizard Posts: 1,343 Karma: 2786741 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Device: Sony Reader PRS-T1, Kindle Touch, misc. Android devices, Nook HD+	Has anyone managed to backport the T2 firmware to a T1 yet?

09-07-2012, 02:00 PM	#9
SomeSteve Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 5655330 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T2, Kindle	I tried to update the firmware yesterday, but a part of Norton Security Suite called SONAR stopped the installation because it "detected suspicious activity from the program 'reader updater.exe'." Norton's Security history says, "Activity: Threat actions performed: 3". This is the first time Norton or any other anti-virus program has prevented me from installing something. Now I'm uncertain what to do. I have asked about this on the Norton forums, but not received any replies. Is the program really a threat? Do any of you have to disable your anti-virus program to install it?

09-07-2012, 08:36 PM	#10
Zorac Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T2	i run microsoft security essentials and had no issue with downloading and installing the update on win7. if your downloading it directly from sony, i wouldn't worry about it, just double check the link and you should be fine.

09-10-2012, 02:54 PM	#11
SomeSteve Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 5655330 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T2, Kindle	Thanks, Zorac, for your comment.

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09-10-2012, 03:42 PM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,745 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I would not use Norton anti-virus or security suite. It slows down the computer and it does what it thinks is best instead of asking what I want. Garbage!

09-21-2012, 11:15 AM	#15
SomeSteve Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 5655330 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T2, Kindle	I followed a suggestion in the Norton forum and downloaded a newer version of Norton Security Suite (which I didn't know existed). After that, I checked the Sony website again, and found out that there was newer firmware available: version 1.0.03.09110. This time the installation went without a hitch. Thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments.