How to revert to older firmware?

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How to revert to older firmware?

As per topic, Im wondering how to revert to the older firmware manually? I know some of you will start on a lengthy nagging on how easy Apple made it for us, BUT I really dont see any other option at all. I used to have at least 7.4.2 that I updated once I got my TC but even that has gone now. Im left with option to search for the file from my computer and nothing else.

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Anyone has anyway to get the older firmware like 7.4.1 or 7.3.2? Many thanks...

Windows Vista

Posted on Jun 29, 2009 10:48 AM

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Woggledog

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Jun 29, 2009 8:55 PM in response to andrekua

A quick search of the forum would have brought up a resolution to your problem:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9580534&#9580534

enables you to go back to a previous firmware version

Regards

Paul

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Answer 2

Jun 29, 2009 9:43 PM in response to Woggledog

Bear in mind that you can only revert back as far as the version of firmware that was supplied with the Time Capsule. In other words, if 7.4.1 was installed on the device and you upgrade to 7.4.2, you can revert to 7.4.1, but no further.

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andrekua Author

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Jun 30, 2009 1:01 AM in response to Bob Timmons

Thanks for your prompt reply but sorry to say, I already explained the problem related to it. I dont have anything under the version bar and only have the option to load a firmware from my hdd. You still dont get it huh?

Mod even edited my original comments on Apple hiring idiots for tech support. Like I commented, why dont they(Apple) just made these files for download, just like motherboard firmware. I dont get it BUT I'M FURIOUS WITH A PARALYSED TC. APPLE *****!

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Woggledog

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Jul 1, 2009 3:55 AM in response to andrekua

If you have 7.4.1 or 7.4.2 on your TC, it will be under warrenty, and you may of even bought it recently.

So, I'd take it back for a refund / swap out

You never even said why you wanted to go back to an older firmware?

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andrekua Author

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Jul 1, 2009 10:30 AM in response to Woggledog

Had the mod not alter my original posting, my reason would be clearly stated. Its the same problem that everyone are having which is the drive which become inaccessible from time to time. I dont really feel like restarting the unit once ot twice a day just to get it work. I wish I could refund it but Im not residing in US where the return policy is more consumer friendly.

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andrekua Author

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Jul 16, 2009 4:53 PM in response to andrekua

Finally Apple update server is working again.

Firmware downgrade a success. Much much faster disk access now.

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lauy

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Sep 15, 2009 2:38 PM in response to andrekua

Hi

How did you downgrade in the end? I have same problem as you.......no options in the drop down bar except the 7.4.2 the latest version. The TC came supplied with 7.4.1 but that is not in the list.

Please help!

Thanks

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