Hi, I would like to update my MotifXF6’s firmware to the last version 1.4.
Reading the instructions about the update, appears this caution - “This updater is to be used at the user’s own risk”. Which are the probabilities to have troubles with this kind of update? Can someone give me some advices about this topic? I would not send my synth to the assistance, only for an update. Now I think to have the 1.2 version of firmware, I can’t use the wi-fi connection, but I’m a little scared to try.
Are there real risks?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Bye!

Make sure that you have a reliable source of AC line power. Do not turn the Motif off until the updater indicates that you can do so.

As long as you do those things, it’s very unlikely that you’ll have a problem.

By the way, you shouldn’t have to “think” about which OS version your Motif has - the Readme file explains how to check. Read and follow the instructions.

Thank you :-)
I’m sure that my version is old, at the moment I don’t remember which one is!
I’ll control.

Thanks

marcexf - 15 January 2014 07:49 AM

Thank you :-)
I’m sure that my version is old, at the moment I don’t remember which one is!
I’ll control.

Thanks

Be sure to SAVE an ALL File backup to USB flash drive prior to any OS updates!

There’s really no reason not to upgrade.  The latest version is very stable.  Just be sure to do a Save All first!!

Questions like this almost always come from Windows users. Yamaha O.S. updates, unlike Windows updates, have NEVER “broken” anything, to my recollection, in the 25 years I’ve
worked as a sound designer for Yamaha.

You see, contrary to what Windows (and some Mac) people experience, Yamaha O.S. updates actually fix things and sometimes even add very useful new features, which work.

Ok, I will try! :-)
Thanks for your answers!!

DavePolich - 15 January 2014 11:21 AM

Questions like this almost always come from Windows users. Yamaha O.S. updates, unlike Windows updates, have NEVER “broken” anything, to my recollection, in the 25 years I’ve
worked as a sound designer for Yamaha.

You see, contrary to what Windows (and some Mac) people experience, Yamaha O.S. updates actually fix things and sometimes even add very useful new features, which work.

I’m still emotionally and irrationally scared.  and scarred.  yes ... Windows guy :)

a little detail before starting with the update.. is possible to update directly from 1.20 to 1.40? it could be an obvious question, i know :)

marcexf - 16 January 2014 10:41 AM

a little detail before starting with the update.. is possible to update directly from 1.20 to 1.40? it could be an obvious question, i know :)

Yes, that works fine.

Looks mine is 1.12.

Still safe to update to 1.4x?

Thank you!

keyman@usa.net - 16 January 2014 10:44 AM

Looks mine is 1.12.

Still safe to update to 1.4x?

Yes, just as safe as from any other previous OS version.

Thx 5pinDIN!

Hi, I hope someone can help me. While I was upgrading the Mox6 the power supply was cut off and now it does not power on anymore. Can I solve alone?

Livepianobar - 27 December 2017 06:58 AM

Hi, I hope someone can help me. While I was upgrading the Mox6 the power supply was cut off and now it does not power on anymore. Can I solve alone?

If by “does not power on anymore” you mean that your MOX6 appears totally “dead” when attempting to turn on it on, then the 12v power adapter might have failed. However, for that to happen while doing an OS update would be unusual.

More likely…
From the MOX6/MOX8 OS updater Readme file:
”NOTICE:
DO NOT power off or remove the USB flash memory from the MOX6/MOX8 until the “Completed” message appears. If the electrical supply is accidently interrupted while running the updater (by disconnecting the AC cord, etc.), the unit may become inoperable. If this happens, run the updater again. If the unit still does not function after doing this, please contact your nearest Yamaha service center.”