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New Features & Unable to Power up problem has a solution

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Keith Saunders
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Keith Saunders Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2014 3:01 PM

I am informed that the long standing problem which stops the Beo6 from powering up has been resolved with an update of the Beo6 firmware which has been made available to dealers.

The updated Beo6 software version is 3.30a

Apparently, the cause of the problem was somehow it had ended up being in boot-loader mode. Several factors can cause the Beo6 to end up in boot-loader mode:-

  • Using the remote software when the battery is low
  • The power consumption in boot-loader mode stops correct charging
  • The charging algorithm.

I suggest you get the new firmware uploaded to your Beo6 to avoid future problems even if you have not had this problem.

NOTE: Beo6 with version 3.xx firmware is not backward compatible with version 5.12 or older versions of the Configuration Tool. You must use version 6.62 or higher of the Configuration Tool.

Whilst several recent postings have noted no further development and even B&O customer service has been effectively saying this, it is not completely true. Yes the Beo6 now has a limited life left, but new functionality has been added as below:-

  • Support for CD Play function in Beosound 5
  • Support for Spotify source when AUDIOMASTER=NO on Beosound 5
  • Support for Spotify Connect on BeoPlay A9

To get these new features replace the product templates in the configuration for Beosound 5 and BeoPlay A9.

Regards Keith....

PapaJustify
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Hi Keith.

Thanks for spreading the word. The update was just made available for testers yesterday. It will be available again later this week as it looks like.

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gysse2004 replied on Wed, Jan 22 2014 7:16 PM

Hi Keith, you are mentioning "Support for Spotify Connect on BeoPlay A9"- Does this mean 2 way, like the CD funktion ?

 

Peter

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gysse2004 replied on Thu, Jan 23 2014 8:32 PM

Should the new firmware be enbedet in 6.62 ?- Just updated, and it does not update to 3.30a !

 

Peter

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PapaJustify
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The new firmware adds Spotify Connect source support for BeoPlay A9 and improved battery life amongst other things.

The software is currently not available on the servers, but hopefully will be early next week.

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wogga383 replied on Sun, Jan 26 2014 10:10 PM

Thats good news Keith considering my Beo6 won't power up. Connects to the config tool ok which seems to download ok.

It wen dead just before xmas i went to the dealer who says he bought it back to life by connecting a charged battey. I then had to dash home with a fading Beo6 to get it on charge.. it worked ok up to this week.

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Solex replied on Tue, Jan 28 2014 12:44 PM

Can someone post a link to the new configuration tool 6.62 or higher?????

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YannChris replied on Tue, Jan 28 2014 8:27 PM

If a Beoworlder has the software, I'm interested too.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Yann.

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wogga383 replied on Tue, Jan 28 2014 9:09 PM

I'd be grateful for that as well if anyone has 6.62?

Email me if you can help, many thanks.

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Solex replied on Wed, Mar 5 2014 12:14 PM

See my message under " the usual software issue when updating configuration tool ".

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