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Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 8:59 pm
by squidfood
Starting from 1.03. Windows updater recognized the Phatty, gave instructions to switch to firmware mode, Sub 37 read FIRMWARE UPDATE and the counter ticked to 100%.

At 100%, it paused, then said "update failed".

Then Windows said "USB device failed - this is a malfunctioning USB device".

Now the Phatty reads "Flash Erased - Ready for Code".

Trying to re-run the update does nothing...

Help!

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 10:07 am
by DaveBee
From another thread ..

Hi guys,

Andy from the Moog Tech Lab here!!!

If you encounter any problems installing the new FW update, please contact us directly. My email is [email protected] and my number is 1-828-251-0090 ext 221

You can also reach out to my technicians:

Nick Montoya ext.217 [email protected]

Nate Marino ext.204 [email protected]

Thanks,
Andy Hughes
Service Department Manager
Moog Music, Inc.Control_Voltage

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 6:33 pm
by m10k
Also, make sure you're NOT using a USB hub as that causes known issues. You want to go straight from the Sub37 to your computer.

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 8:17 am
by Flareless
I encountered this problem too. It freaked me out. I ran the installer three more times and it finally worked. No change to the system or components. USB has always been plugged directly into my Mac. Don't know why it happened and why it finally worked, I'm just thrilled my Sub isn't dead.

Now I just need documentation for the new features.

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 8:24 am
by breun
Flareless wrote:Now I just need documentation for the new features.
An updated manual is included in the download and also available separately from the download tab on the Moog website: http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phatt ... nloads-tab

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 9:44 am
by wildecat
Same problem with my Sub 37 :shock: :shock: :shock:
Don't seem to work, I restarted the procedure three times but still saying: "flash erased waiting for code"....
Can you help me?

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 9:52 am
by Toine
wildecat wrote:Same problem with my Sub 37 :shock: :shock: :shock:
Don't seem to work, I restarted the procedure three times but still saying: "flash erased waiting for code"....
Can you help me?
Contact Andy from Moog Tech Lab (see post above)....

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 11:53 am
by Flareless
breun wrote:
Flareless wrote:Now I just need documentation for the new features.
An updated manual is included in the download and also available separately from the download tab on the Moog website: http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phatt ... nloads-tab
Thanks!

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 5:24 am
by pb21
This happened to me from 1.07 to 1.1 but I rolled back manually to 1.07 then manually did the update to 1.1, it scared the crap out of me because I thought it was permanently bricked but resorting to totally manual update and not auto update program worked for me.

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 5:25 am
by pb21
just as an addition when it bricked it was left in the state to receive the 2nd update file of the four files.

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 9:26 am
by _DemonDan_
squidfood wrote:Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update
To be clear, "bricked" means that a device's booting software has also been corrupted such that there is no way to install firmware until the boot software has been fixed.

A device is not "bricked" simply because a particular computer/USB interface/SysEx app/transmission setting is currently not working.

It simply means that one of the above things needs to be different.

I writing this because we collectively have a tendency to post alarming headlines for things that often have a simple fix.

And those headlines will exist long after the simple problem has been solved.

That being said, squidfood, did you get your problem solved yet?

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 12:25 pm
by evileye
I experience a similar issue. The auto update erase the firmware but when I turned the power back on (with pitchwheel all the way up). It would act like it was installing the new firmware but almost immediately return with "device not found". It found the device fine to erase the firmware. It's not connected to a hub. Running Windows 7. I tried at least have dozen times. BTW, the instructions don't really say when to release the pinch bend.

I was terrified. Fortunately, I was able to use the manual method at this point to get it updated. Otherwise, I was getting in the car and heading to Asheville!

If I had time to troubleshoot it with a tech, I would have but I never really know when I'll have free time and it's usually odd hours. When I have free time, I'd rather be playing.

All that being said, once the new OS was installed, it's a beauty

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 12:37 pm
by mmarsh100
Did you make sure the FINE PITCH was turned all the way down? That must be true in conjunction with the PITCH WHEEL all the way up when rebooting into the installer.

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 3:04 pm
by Flareless
evileye wrote:... Otherwise, I was getting in the car and heading to Asheville!
Ok, at least I'm not the only one :oops:

Re: Bricked Sub37 with 1.1 update

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:45 pm
by Fp5241
Hello!

First Post!
I had the same issues with the Windows install, took about 8 tries to get it to update. Here's what worked for me:

1. Disconnected all other USB devices.
2. Restarted my Laptop.
3. Connected the Sub 37 directly into the laptop (no hubs).
4. Started installer.
5.After the 2nd try, it finally worked.

I also tried a different USB cable, not sure if it helped, but I was in panic mode.

Good luck!