topic Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar in Audio & Video

1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

next6000 — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:19:44 GMT

Hi Guys,

I've performed the firmware update 1012.6 for my HW-Q90R soundbar via USB drive. (currently doesn't work with smarthings app)

Given that there is no official statement from Samsung with the details of the update I would like to check with the community what new features have been included.

Also how should be the list bellow if the firmware 1012.6 is correctly applied to all components ?

Thank you

M 0133.0
B 1012.6
H 0051.0
FD 0040.0
W 0240.0
S 0136.0
RR 0136.0
RL 0136.0

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

Namdnas — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:56:07 GMT

I just seen this update hit today for the Q90R and I'm so excited. I'm hoping this fixes the somewhat "rushed" eARC support from the previous firmware (lots of bugs with it...), as well as the "None" shown in the SmartThings app when eARC is the selected input (it causes it to take FOREVER to load, making using the app pretty much worthless).

Who knows what else this could possibly fix. Maybe there are also some bug and compatibility fixes with the LG CX TV (and other TV's), along with some updates for the new gaming consoles (PS5/Xbox Series X/S).

I'll wait a few days to see if it updates via the App firmware update option before I go thru the hassle to update via USB.

In the U.S., BTW.

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

johnGR — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:42:45 GMT

Hi there,

I've made the update via usb and have the exact same numbers as you:

M 0133.0
B 1012.6
H 0051.0
FD 0040.0
W 0240.0
S 0136.0
RR 0136.0
RL 0136.0

I wonder if anyone knows what's new on this firmware...

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

Woosb — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:49:24 GMT

Hi,

I did the update today because I couldn't get my PS5 to work directly with the HW-Q90R soundbar.
Updating the firmware to version 1012.6 fixed this issue for me.

Quick notice about the official update guide provided by Samsung. The guide says to unzip the update directly to the USB stick. Doing this, the root folder on the stick will be "Image".
Then the guide tells to "5. Confirm that USB Drive has a folder named ‘SAT-HKA19WWC’ in the root directory". This can lead to renaming the "Image" folder to "SAT-HKA19WWC". This will lead to the USB update not working, because the soundbar will not understand the folder hierarchy.

-> The USB stick needs to have a root folder "SAT-HKA19WWC" and inside that the "Image" folder.
My numbers:
M 0133.0

B 1012.6

H 0051.0

FD 0040.0

W 0241.0

S 0136.0

RR 0136.0

RL 0136.0

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

CornelPalm — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:35:20 GMT

I also did the update

Where did you find these numbers to check the versions? I can check it with mine update.

And is it normal that if the soundbar has the same version Firmware as the USB stick, it does not try to update itself?

I thought the update failed, so i tried again with the USB but the screen does not show UPDATE anymore.

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

next6000 — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:53:10 GMT

Hi Cornel Palm,

I can answer about how to check the FW versions: just need to have the soundbar off and then click the "wheel" symbol on your remote for 10 seconds. (can you also please share to us the list with all your numbers to check if is corresponding like mine)

About how to force update is a good question I did the same as you but I don't find any way to "overwrite" the update.

thank you

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

Woosb — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:56:11 GMT

To check the versions on your HW-Q90R soundbar display:

Turn the soundbar off.
Press and hold Sound Control on the remote for 5 seconds (Wheel button) until the versions begin to display on the soundbar's display.

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

CornelPalm — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:07:28 GMT

Perfect! Same as you guys.

Did you also update the subwoofer / rearspeakers? I did not maybe that is the difference with @Woosb on the W (240 vs 241)

M 01331.0
B 1012.6
H 0051.0
FD 0040.0
W 0240.0
S 0136.0
RR 0136.0
RL 0136.0

And i think a forced update is not possible, tried it with USB and SmartThings app, both are not updating anything when you already have the latest version.

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

next6000 — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:14:47 GMT

Do you know how I can force the "re-update", I've the "W" with 0240.0 instead of like you 0241.0.

thank you

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

CornelPalm — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:15:38 GMT

No sorry, I think you should then completely reset your soundbar and do the update again.

Not sure if that is worth it.

The soundbar will not update if the version of the update is the same as the firmware. (My understanding)

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

Woosb — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:39:41 GMT

Hi,

I updated the subwoofer and rear speakers after the main soundbar update according to these Samsung instructions:

https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/FM/202007/20200729125649397/2019_Soundbar_Firmware_Upgrade_Instruction.pdf

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

next6000 — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:49:40 GMT

I just do the reset, but W is still 0240.0. 🙄 W is subwoffer correct ? hope someone know how to fix that.

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

CornelPalm — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:50:39 GMT

Follow the post from Woosb, there you can see how to update the Subwoofer

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

next6000 — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:12:54 GMT

Hi @Woosb ,

I followed the guide you have kindly shared, but I still have W 0240.0 (do you have the same or you have W 0241.0 like @CornelPalm has)
I share what happen in my soundbar following the procedure:

1. soundbar is on, and sub + rear off unplugged ( I did also with all powered on)

2. plugging sub + rears spk

3. I press "volume" button then i click "down" button

4. soundbar display quickly "up date" for 3 second then > S RDY > S OK > RL RDY > RL OK > RR RDY > RR OK > W RDY > W OK

(I don't understand if the USB key should be keept connected or if it is the bar that will allow update sub+Rspeakers without usb stick)

thank you in advance

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

CornelPalm — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:24:25 GMT

I also have W 0240.0 and other also in this topic, so you should not worry about that

@next6000 Another question from my side, what happens with your soundbar if you put the USB in it again? Does it start the update routine or does it do nothing? (want to compare to mine soundbar)

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

ColdWarEleminator — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 23:41:40 GMT

Can anyone Test If the Game-Mode pro soundmodi Automatic Switch Back to the old Sound Profile if i Turn Off the console?

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

Sarkura — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:35:35 GMT

After Update:

M 0133.0
B 1012.6
H 0051.0
FD 0040.0
W 0242.0
S 0136.0
RR 0136.0
RL 0136.0

are changelog known?

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

YourMainDude — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:59:29 GMT

After update:

M 0133.0
B 1012.6
H 0051.0
FD 0040.0
W 0242.0
S 0136.0
RR 0136.0
RL 0136.0

W is the wireless segment or module of the firmware.

Like others, Smarthings was useless (as it always has been) so the USB method is the only option.

Went smoothly the very first time. And when I forced the sub & satellites update I noticed that that the display is now verbose about the process from beginning to end... where you can see the version checks returned with "Ok" at each step. That's different.

Fingers crossed this update improves the wireless connectivity issues between the bar & sub.

No change-log from Samsung is garbage engineering & support.

Will be purchasing the Klipsch 1200 in 2021.

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

CornelPalm — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:54:04 GMT

Why is the wireless firmware different for us? Should that be the same for everyone?

does anybody knows if you can force the update to run again?

Re: 1012.6 Firmware Update for hw-Q90R Soundbar

YourMainDude — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:56:02 GMT

The firmware is self aware, so there is no way to reset the system and/or load a second time once it's been installed. The unit would have to go back to a service center for that.