Most stable firmware version?

**bloto101** · December 22nd, 2011, 07:26 PM

I'm currently on firmware version 1.2.2.20482-64560cd and growing tired of the random restarts, sound distortion/volume issue, and most recently my Navi X repository link reverting to Justin TV every other day. My Boxee Box is a refurbished unit that was a warranty replacement for my original one that up and died one day. So before I roll back to a previous firmware version (and block automatic updates) I'd like to get some feedback from others as to what version they have had the most luck with (apparently, luck does play a significant role here) as far as stability and functionality are concerned.

It seems that some versions in the 1.0.4xxxxx range worked pretty well but I really didn't pay close enough attention to what changed for me with each iteration.

One last request to the firmware build team: can you PLEASE make the firmware updates OPTIONAL? Thanks, all. Looking forward to your input.

**tronbrain** · December 22nd, 2011, 07:45 PM

I thought 1.2.2.20482 was the best one I'd seen yet. But aside from that, 1.2.0.20310 was very stable and usable for me.

Are you of the opinion that the fact that your unit is refurbished is playing some role in this? I don't think it should. I just bought a second, refurbished box as an X-Mas gift, so I am curious if somehow that is an issue.

See my sig file for info on how to download and install firmware, where to get the binaries, etc., if you need any help with that. It also tells how to turn off automatic updates - the simple way, and the hard way.

**bloto101** · December 22nd, 2011, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by tronbrain

I thought 1.2.2.20482 was the best one I'd seen yet. But aside from that, 1.2.0.20310 was very stable and usable for me.

Are you of the opinion that the fact that your unit is refurbished is playing some role in this? I don't think it should. I just bought a second, refurbished box as an X-Mas gift, so I am curious if somehow that is an issue.

See my sig file for info on how to download and install firmware, where to get the binaries, etc., if you need any help with that. It also tells how to turn off automatic updates - the simple way, and the hard way.

Issues do not seem to be related to the refurbished unit, however I must say it did take me some time to clean off the pizza grease fingerprints off the box and remote when it arrived(?!). Otherwise, thanks for your recommendations.

**drunkwithpower** · December 22nd, 2011, 09:21 PM

v.1.1.1.19092 was the best for SMB movie streaming, hands down.

**tronbrain** · December 22nd, 2011, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by drunkwithpower

v.1.1.1.19092 was the best for SMB movie streaming, hands down.

I give the link to download that firmware in my sig file, along with the rest of them.

**aaronwt** · December 22nd, 2011, 10:09 PM

v1.2.2.20482 is the best I've seen for 1.2xx versions with my three boxes and streaming BD ISOs from my WHS and unRAID.

**mindslap** · December 23rd, 2011, 10:33 AM

In my opinion...

1.2.0.20310 for 1.2.x stability
1.0.4.17443 for speed/stability overall. (granted...full screen doesnt work on many apps..but its the snappiest and has the most functional OSD controls)