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How to open .bin files on MacBook Pro running Sonoma 14?

How do I open .bin files on a 2021 MacBook Pro running Sonoma 14?

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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Oct 27, 2023 1:08 PM

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HWTech

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Posted on May 29, 2024 12:16 PM

danuke wrote:

I could open these .bin files from Nikon with a simple double click, at least until I went to a Sonoma, M2 machine Mac mini; i.e. my old intel iMac running Ventura. So something in Sonoma dumbed down.

Then I would simply move the extracted file to the Camera's SD card's root directory and install the upgrade. No issues.

FYI, the .bin file is the extracted file needed to be transferred to the camera. Files downloaded from the Internet are typically stored in a .zip archive which Safari "opens" by default. When Safari "opens" the .zip archive, it extracts the contents....namely the .bin file needed for the firmware update (macOS then automatically deletes the downloaded .zip file leaving only the extracted contents behind).

You don't open a .bin file (at least not .bin files associated with firmware updates).

You can prevent Safari from automatically "opening" files by going into "Safari --> Settings", clicking on the "General" tab. At the bottom of that page uncheck the option 'Open "safe" files after downloading'. This will prevent Safari from automatically extracting the contents of archive files such as .zip files & deleting the downloaded file. Of course people may want other document type files to open automatically so changing this setting may not be an option for them.

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Jun 1, 2024 2:14 AM in response to Servant of Cats

Though not a Mac, I recently had someone send us some software with a .txt extension. We were supposed to change the extension to ".exe" to make it an executable file.

Just...why?

It lets the file slip past stupid IT departments.

"Please accept this large wooden horse named .TXT as a gift and take it within your walled city."

"Then once it is safely inside, please rename it .EXE to collect your 'gift'."

Our IT department is smarter than that. ...a few years ago at work I got I got a legit Windows app from our IT department via internal mail. I tried to send it to my google account to use at home (via VMware) but no matter how I zipped it and changed the suffix, it refused to send because obviously the mailing system sniffed an executable. So I had to ask the IT make it available in some network share so I could copy it to an USB stick. ...and somewhat later also USB sticks got banned as well. ...and printers needed log-in. ...and I could no longer install apps or make even the slightest modifications to any of our apps and had to ask IT to do it for me. It made life more difficult for me but I understand their position.

VikingOSX

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Oct 27, 2023 2:12 PM in response to ludditE321

You don't. They are binary and unopenable via any user interface. If you downloaded these, what was your intent?

HWTech

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Oct 30, 2023 10:03 PM in response to Phil0124

I wonder if any of us guessed correctly? Anxiously awaiting the reply from the OP......

ludditE321 Author

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Oct 31, 2023 10:44 PM in response to HWTech

In looking for a firmware update to my PENTAX K1 DSLR I received a downloaded .bin from PENTAX.

What am I to do with it?

ludditE321 Author

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Oct 31, 2023 11:39 PM in response to Matti Haveri

Unfortunately there are no instructions, just the file. And if already extracted why would the message say 'it's an unsupported format?

ludditE321 Author

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Oct 31, 2023 11:49 PM in response to ludditE321

and if it is extracted how do I access it to install on my camera? BTW, thx for your time and help. Even if this attempt is unsuccessful I've learned something from you already.

ludditE321 Author

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Nov 1, 2023 12:25 AM in response to dialabrain

I actually have a 'real-life' contact in Ricoh's tech dept that I've spoken with...to no avail. Thx for the link and I'll give that a shot!

dialabrain

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Nov 1, 2023 12:26 AM in response to ludditE321

You're welcome. There must be some way to get the .bin file onto the camera. Otherwise there would be no point in having firmware updates.

dialabrain

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Nov 1, 2023 12:39 AM in response to Matti Haveri

One would think.

ludditE321 Author

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Nov 1, 2023 1:00 AM in response to Matti Haveri

just seeing this now...I had already copied the file onto a card a few days ago. What I didn't know was of a different format being necessary. I'll give it a whirl. thx again.

dialabrain

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Nov 1, 2023 9:39 AM in response to HWTech

You do know that is exactly the procedure I posted above? I just deleted the line numbers. :)

HWTech

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Nov 1, 2023 9:51 AM in response to dialabrain

For some reason when I posted, I did not see the second page of posts.

dialabrain

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Nov 1, 2023 9:56 AM in response to HWTech

Happens.

Hopefully after three explanations and a video it will be clear. 😎

Phil0124

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Nov 1, 2023 11:24 AM in response to dialabrain

dialabrain wrote:

Happens.

Hopefully after three explanations and a video it will be clear. 😎

One can only hope. 😜

May 30, 2024 1:31 PM in response to HWTech

Though not a Mac, I recently had someone send us some software with a .txt extension. We were supposed to change the extension to ".exe" to make it an executable file.

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