March 19, 2008 1:45 PM PDT

Time Machine and AirPort Updates 1.0 released

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[Wednesday, March 19th]

Apple has released Time Machine and AirPort Updates 1.0. Release notes state: "this update is recommended for all users and includes compatibility improvements for using Time Machine with Time Capsule, as well as AirPort driver fixes."

The package is available as a 10.4MB standalone download.

The update makes changes to a number of low-level system files, including kernel extensions.

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by funkypotato March 19, 2008 2:28 PM PDT: After the update the preferences for bluetooth keyboard and mouse were broken. Fixed it with booting into safe mode once.; Like this Reply to this comment


by mumug March 19, 2008 2:28 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by funkypotato</i></div></class><br />
How to boot in safe mode please? I've bluetooth with Nokia phone.

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by mumug March 19, 2008 2:28 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by mumug</i></div></class><br />
Sorry, one more thing. What should I do in safe mode to repair bluetooth?

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by michaelj2 March 19, 2008 3:10 PM PDT: Does this update allow Airport Utility to connect to base stations that are using 5.5.1 firmware?; Like this Reply to this comment


by jjet March 19, 2008 3:14 PM PDT: In addition to the TM and Airport updates - there is a firmware update to TM - 7.3 -> 7.3.1.

Just launch Airport Utility and follow the bouncing ball. No problems enocuntered; Like this Reply to this comment


by jjet March 19, 2008 3:14 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by jjet</i></div></class><br />
I should have written TC 7.3 -> 7.3.1; Like this Reply to this comment


by greengrass--2008 March 19, 2008 3:14 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by jjet</i></div></class><br />
There are firmware updates available (to version 7.3,1) for Airport Express, Airport Extreme and Time Capsule. Open Airport Utility and follow the prompts.; Like this Reply to this comment


by birgits March 19, 2008 3:14 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by greengrass--2008</i></div></class><br />
I do not get a prompt after installing the update.
When I try to update the firmware by hand, I am not offered the 7.3.1 update.

Any ideas? I already reinstalled the standalone updater...

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by MarkSealey March 19, 2008 7:31 PM PDT: Applied to MP 2.8 (early 2008) 10.5.2 with zero trouble.; Like this Reply to this comment


by James Coyle March 19, 2008 7:31 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by MarkSealey</i></div></class><br />
Are these only for the most recent Airport Extreme Base Stations? I downloaded the update, restarted and not only was not prompted for a firmware update, but could not manually find one either for my "flying saucer" Extreme station.; Like this Reply to this comment


by kucharsk March 19, 2008 7:31 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by James Coyle</i></div></class><br />
I think Apple's done releasing firmware updates for the older saucer-shaped base stations unless something major turns up broken.; Like this Reply to this comment


by T Smith March 20, 2008 12:12 AM PDT: The update seems to cause Spotlight to index the Time Machine drive, even though the drive is listed in Spotlight's Privacy setting. Attempting to remove the drive from the list and add it results in a "Privacy List Error - The item couldn't be added or removed because of an unknown error."

Trying to eject the Time Machine drive (connected through FW 800), generates the error: "The disk ___ is in use and could not be ejected. Try quitting applications and try again."; Like this Reply to this comment


by baltwo2 March 21, 2008 3:57 PM PDT: Note that this update bumps the 10.5.2 build from 9C31 to 9C7010 and precludes reinstalling the 10.5.2 COMBO update. Bug report to Apple's bugreporter system sent, requesting that Apple release a new 10.5.2 COMBO update, incorporating all recent updates: Safari 3.1, SecUpd 2008-002, Airport, and TM.; Like this Reply to this comment


by mumug March 21, 2008 3:57 PM PDT: <class="merchant"><span>></span><div class="datestamp"><i>This is a reply to a previous comment by baltwo2</i></div></class><br />
I also have re-install combo update problem. Got error message: "You cannot install Mac OS X Update Combined on this volume. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update."; Like this Reply to this comment


by driley May 11, 2008 5:09 PM PDT: Installed on iBook G4 14" 1.42 GHz. Airport updates caused kernel panics. Used Pacifist to revert to 10.5.2 airport drivers. System now seems to be stable; Like this Reply to this comment


by johicks--2008 June 1, 2008 9:37 AM PDT: When trying to download the Time Machine and Airport update to my H.D. I get the comment: "You cannot install Time Machine.... updates on this volume. This update requires Mac OS X 10.5.2 or newer."
I have 10.5.3 - why can't I download?
John<p>---<br>Johnny; Like this Reply to this comment

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