Update NXT firmware?

[Andy D]

I am getting my NXT setup running again. However since I am using Mac OS 10.8.5 the NXT-G software is very cranky (doesn't run).

I have found that I can run the NXT-G if i use a new version downloaded from LEGO. it runs, however when installed it changes the Flash to an older non-supported version, so other Flash dependent things will not work. When I reinstall the latest version of Flash, NXT-G will not run.

I downloaded the EV3 software and it runs well, however it cones up with a message "Update Firmware, go to Update Firmware Menu". I have read that you cannot update NXT firmware under the EV3 program.

I have NXT firmware version 1.28 on my NXT bricks, I know 1.31 is the latest version.

Question... Do I really need version 1.31 or is 1.28 good enough for most things?

Question 2... Is there an easy to update the firmware that does not involve the NXT-G software?

Thanks,

Andy D

[BachAddict]

What about the latest NXT software with the older Flash it wants to have, can you upgrade firmware then?

If not, just go with 1.28 for now.

[Andy D]

What about the latest NXT software with the older Flash it wants to have, can you upgrade firmware then?

If not, just go with 1.28 for now.

That would work. But it seems every time you update applications that are closely coupled to the computer OS like the LEGO apps and things like Flash that some residue seems to be left behind.

If it becomes necessary and there is no other way I will uninstall the EV3 software, reinstall the NXT-G, Update the firmware on the NXT's then uninstall the NXT-G reinstall the updated Flash and the EV3 software.

I think you can see why I would like to find another way...

Alternately as you say, just stick with the 1.28 for now and maybe LEGO will introduce a way to allow the NXT firmware to be updated under the EV3 application.

Thanks,

Andy D

Edited July 28, 2015 by Andy D