WHY are people upgrading firmware in cases where the existing firmware is not causing issues?
This is ALWAYS been a strict policy to follow in any serious company on every device (servers, phones etc.). See list below.
And if none of us try firmware updates, how could we know if bugs are fixed or introduced ? Doesn't the point of this thread ?
Yes, it's the point of the thread, but IMO it's not a good practice to do firmware "experiments". I mean, if you're not having troubles with a device, it's not a good practice upgrade its firmware. Excluding the 0.001 mA false reading, a 1.06 DP832 it's NOT giving any headache to me.
Maybe I'm using it so simply that I didn't realize there are major bugs.
However this is my list about firmware upgrades:
1. Keep in mind that any firmware update is a high risk on all the devices that aren't specifically designed to manage downgrades.
2. A firmware update could fix an issue and create a couple of new ones.
2. Read (
or ASK for) the changelog and carefully examine what fixes/improvements has been made with the new firmware.
Applying the update blindly and possibly fuc*ing up the device IS NOT an option.4. If you find any real fix/improvement on the changelog list about any trouble you've ever had[/u], take the risk and apply the upgrade, if not,
FORGET IT.5. If you want to apply the update, keep in mind that if it's NOT CRITICAL for your work/hobby, it's better to wait the new firmware is well tested before installing.
EDIT: I mean... between 1.10 and 1.11 there was "ONLY" this fixes/improvements... If I had 1.10, why should I upgrade it?
- Add the traditional language menu. (USELESS)
- Expand the point of recorder to 614400. (ALMOST USELESS FOR ME)
- The display mode will not be changed by setting preset. (MAYBE USEFUL BUT NOT CRITICAL)