Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the ...

Discus and support Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the ... in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Not that this is happening a lot, but quite a while back. support posted a big warning in the " Preview Dashboard Update " forum, that they knew not... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Twigleaf, Mar 9, 2014.

  1. Twigleaf
    Twigleaf Guest

    Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the ...


    Not that this is happening a lot, but quite a while back. support posted a big warning in the " Preview Dashboard Update " forum, that they knew not all cables were working. Not able to carry the data.

    Anyone who knows that updating firmware on a device, has the potential to brick said device. Microsoft apparently not only did NOT supply the XBOX one with a proper micro USB cable ( there are different types ), but the one in the adapter kit seems to
    be of sub-quality. If update, I have seen posts ranging from controllers basically stopping working, erratic behaviour, and even a couple that are bricked.

    Take this post as you will, but I personally do not feel the new controller update procedure is safe. There are too many micro USB cables on the market, and if the data gets corrupted, it is possible the controller wont flash properly. It is not far fetched
    scenario.... Remember when Sony bricked thousands and thousands of PS3's last year ?

    :)
     
    Twigleaf, Mar 9, 2014
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  2. JironGhrad
    JironGhrad Guest
    Xbox One Headset Adapter

    Did you follow the procedure to update the firmware on your controller?
     
    JironGhrad, Mar 9, 2014
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  3. OldPepsiMan
    OldPepsiMan Guest
    backwards compatibility

    Yes, this warning is valid and the bogus procedure really will brick your Xbox One. The story is appearing in Google and Yahoo news.
     
    OldPepsiMan, Mar 9, 2014
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  4. Jaraghan
    Jaraghan Guest

    Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the ...

    it's bloody unbelievable that the $40 i just spent, bricked my controller. now i have to spend another $60 on a controller, that also might brick if i update it.

    right before titanfall too.
     
    Jaraghan, Mar 9, 2014
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  5. Twigleaf
    Twigleaf Guest
    I do not think it actually needs updating unless one has bought some kind of headset adapter kit. If you have not bought this kit, then even though the feature to update is there , you do not need it yet. I am sure there will be many times in the future
    when we will be forced to do controller firmware updates as time goes by, to fix quirks. Right now, its just the adapter issue, and updating the controller to work with new stereo headsets.
     
    Twigleaf, Mar 9, 2014
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  6. Jaraghan
    Jaraghan Guest
    then we should be able to take out the update. fix my darn controller
     
    Jaraghan, Mar 9, 2014
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  7. JironGhrad
    JironGhrad Guest
    I will say that I updated both my controllers using the procedure. I did one using the play-and-charge cable (worked fine) and also one using the box-included cable (also worked fine.) You won't need the update without the adapter and (in my experience at
    least) it won't prompt you to update UNLESS you have the new adapter or stereo headset attached to the controller. While these are the support forums, have you attempted to contact support directly and see about getting the non-functioning controller swapped?
     
    JironGhrad, Mar 9, 2014
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  8. Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the ...

    If you have the Xbox one USB to Micro USB you can fix your controller. First turn on your console. Then take the batteries out of your controller(s). Then plug in your controller to your console with the USB cable. Wait about 5 minutes and your controller
    will work again
     
    REDLINE NINJA, Oct 31, 2018
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  9. REDLINE NINJA Win User

    Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the plague.

    If you have the Xbox one USB to Micro USB you can fix your controller. First turn on your console. Then take the batteries out of your controller(s). Then plug in your controller to your console with the USB cable. Wait about 5 minutes and your controller
    will work again
  10. JironGhrad Win User

    Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the plague.

    I will say that I updated both my controllers using the procedure. I did one using the play-and-charge cable (worked fine) and also one using the box-included cable (also worked fine.) You won't need the update without the adapter and (in my experience at
    least) it won't prompt you to update UNLESS you have the new adapter or stereo headset attached to the controller. While these are the support forums, have you attempted to contact support directly and see about getting the non-functioning controller swapped?
  11. Jaraghan Win User

    Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the plague.

    then we should be able to take out the update. fix my darn controller
  12. Twigleaf Win User

    Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the plague.

    I do not think it actually needs updating unless one has bought some kind of headset adapter kit. If you have not bought this kit, then even though the feature to update is there , you do not need it yet. I am sure there will be many times in the future
    when we will be forced to do controller firmware updates as time goes by, to fix quirks. Right now, its just the adapter issue, and updating the controller to work with new stereo headsets.
  13. Jaraghan Win User

    Warning ! Do not brick your controller . New controller update procedure stay away like the plague.

    it's bloody unbelievable that the $40 i just spent, bricked my controller. now i have to spend another $60 on a controller, that also might brick if i update it.

    right before titanfall too.
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