How do Mac users install the Q firmware update? - Motorola Q Forum

Spotshooter · 09-03-2006, 03:16 AM

There is a new firmware update for the Q. How do Mac users install?

Here is the link to the site:

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto...0Data%20Cable#

Chris

alphadog · 09-04-2006, 06:57 PM

Someone else on another site says that a Windows Machine is the only way currently. Even the store can't do it.

Sorry.

jbean382 · 09-05-2006, 11:13 PM

Is there a way to make this a .cab file? Then you could just run the update on the Q itself... Wish I knew how to do that.

chris · 09-06-2006, 09:48 AM

I got lucky...well, sort of. I did an unit exchange with Verizon and the replacement had the update. My understanding is that Mac users will either have to bring into a VZW Store when it becomes available OR borrow a friends PC. ActiveSync will not work with Virtual PC. I have to stop by a Verizon Wireless Store to get a battery replacement and will ask them. I'll report back..

-Chris

jbean382 · 09-06-2006, 10:58 AM

Well, I'll probably just end up using Windows (boot camp), but obviously that's not an option for everyone.

chris · 09-06-2006, 11:17 AM

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Well, I'll probably just end up using Windows (boot camp), but obviously that's not an option for everyone.

BootCamp puts all of these issues aside for Mac users. I for one cannot wait to add that functionality into my Mac life. Today's iMac releases are very tempting.

EBone · 09-07-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chris

BootCamp puts all of these issues aside for Mac users. I for one cannot wait to add that functionality into my Mac life. Today's iMac releases are very tempting.

Chris, you won't be dissapointed with an Intel-based Mac. I ordered the 17-inch MacBook Pro when they released it. It, like all the new Macs, is an awesome machine. I picked up a copy of Windows XP at Costco for $99 and installed Bootcamp and XP in about an hour. It is so amazing to be able to simply reboot and have a full-fledged Windows machine for times just like this update. All of the USB and FireWire ports work, the built-in iSight camera works, even my bluetooth MightyMouse works in Windows.

chris · 09-07-2006, 01:22 PM

I've always been a PowerMac guy, but the new iMacs have me thinking about going in a different direction. I think I'm just looking for a reason to get rid of my DELL monitor. The self-loathing has remained since the day I purchased it.

tharmsen · 09-10-2006, 07:04 PM

I just ordered a MacBook which I should have this week. I'm looking forward to running both XP and OSX. I got it through the company so it's technically a work machine, but the IT guy is already giving me a hard time because of all the software I'm having them install. He said "you're configuring this thing like you're going to use it for a primary PC". I laughed and said, "nope, I'm just testing with it". He's right, I plan on making it my primary machine. :p Why wouldn't I? I can have the best of both worlds on one machine.

Oh, our company phased Mac's out completely last year. I get to keep my Mac's at work because I use them for testing purposes. I guess I'm lucky to be in QA.

Steve-san · 04-16-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chris

I got lucky...well, sort of. I did an unit exchange with Verizon and the replacement had the update. My understanding is that Mac users will either have to bring into a VZW Store when it becomes available OR borrow a friends PC. ActiveSync will not work with Virtual PC. I have to stop by a Verizon Wireless Store to get a battery replacement and will ask them. I'll report back..

-Chris

So ... ? I have the same need, and found that a small VZW store near me has no idea about this, but there's a bigger store I could go to. Was your store able to update the Q's firmware?