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Yep. On all 5 groupsets I've built so far.
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ryanw wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:22 pm
Updated shifters today, only took 10s each but still annoying it has to be done (at present) via a wired system.
So since one of the fixes seems to be pairing between levers and the RD in some cases, it could be that once I finally receive my RD, it won't connect with my levers (and I am pretty sure they have an old firmware installed, because I own them for several weeks already) and I will not be able to do the FW update without a 160 Euro computer interface? :D great, looking forward for that frustration already :lol:

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by raffyyy

I'm planning to build a tt bike with a r9250 rear derailleur, st-r9180 and sw-r9160. How would updating the firmware on that setup work?

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mapaha2810 wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:20 pm
ryanw wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:22 pm
Updated shifters today, only took 10s each but still annoying it has to be done (at present) via a wired system.
So since one of the fixes seems to be pairing between levers and the RD in some cases, it could be that once I finally receive my RD, it won't connect with my levers (and I am pretty sure they have an old firmware installed, because I own them for several weeks already) and I will not be able to do the FW update without a 160 Euro computer interface? :D great, looking forward for that frustration already :lol:
I believe there is a work around where you connect one lever at a time using the wire to the battery with RD connected to the battery as well and do the firmware update. You do not have to connect the FD at this point because you want to use the wire for the FD to connect to the lever instead. Do the firmware update one lever at a time. Once you have done updating both levers' firmware, just try out the whole groupset first before installing them into the frame.

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raffyyy wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:50 pm
I'm planning to build a tt bike with a r9250 rear derailleur, st-r9180 and sw-r9160. How would updating the firmware on that setup work?
connect sd300 cables with sd300 / sd50 adapter (EW-AD305) and update the firmwares of st-r9180 and sw-r9160

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survivor wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:54 pm
mapaha2810 wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:20 pm
ryanw wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:22 pm
Updated shifters today, only took 10s each but still annoying it has to be done (at present) via a wired system.
So since one of the fixes seems to be pairing between levers and the RD in some cases, it could be that once I finally receive my RD, it won't connect with my levers (and I am pretty sure they have an old firmware installed, because I own them for several weeks already) and I will not be able to do the FW update without a 160 Euro computer interface? :D great, looking forward for that frustration already :lol:
I believe there is a work around where you connect one lever at a time using the wire to the battery with RD connected to the battery as well and do the firmware update. You do not have to connect the FD at this point because you want to use the wire for the FD to connect to the lever instead. Do the firmware update one lever at a time. Once you have done updating both levers' firmware, just try out the whole groupset first before installing them into the frame.
Ah, okay :thumbup: So a wireless update is possible when I connect the RD with the battery and (a single) lever with the battery and use the smartphone app? If so, that sounds manageable before I do the final installation

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by Maddie

You can also buy a 3rd long enough Di2 cable and connect the 3rd port of the battery to one of the levers and then update it. Then do the same with the second lever.

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by ipenguinking

So what happen if I don't update firmware and install them out of box? Do they still shift properly?

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ipenguinking wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:19 pm
So what happen if I don't update firmware and install them out of box? Do they still shift properly?
Yes, they should work fine...

UNLESS the shift lever serial number's 5th character from the right is an X or Y. Those specific levers won't pair unless they're updated.

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by pdlpsher1

It's pretty rare to having to update the firmware to make something 'work'. 99% of the firmware updates are related to expanding compatibility across components. If your group already works then you should just leave it alone.

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TerryDi2C wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:46 pm
Yes, they should work fine...

UNLESS the shift lever serial number's 5th character from the right is an X or Y. Those specific levers won't pair unless they're updated.
Where is the shift lever serial number located at the shift lever?

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survivor wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:51 am
TerryDi2C wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:46 pm
Yes, they should work fine...

UNLESS the shift lever serial number's 5th character from the right is an X or Y. Those specific levers won't pair unless they're updated.
Where is the shift lever serial number located at the shift lever?
On the side of downshift blade, very visible. The QR code for pairing is right next to the serial number.

I'm thinking about pair RD, FD and shifters before install them on the bike.
1. Connect RD and FD to battery
2. Charge the battery via RD for an hour or two
3. Open the e-tube app on the phone
4. Set RD to BT LE connection mode
5. Pair RD and RD with e-tube app
6. Add shifters to e-tube app by scan QR code
7. Optional - Unplug FD and connect the cable to each lever for firmware update

Is this correct? I tried to read the documenations in Shimano's e-tube site and gave up.

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ipenguinking wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 3:13 am
survivor wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:51 am
TerryDi2C wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:46 pm
Yes, they should work fine...

UNLESS the shift lever serial number's 5th character from the right is an X or Y. Those specific levers won't pair unless they're updated.
Where is the shift lever serial number located at the shift lever?
On the side of downshift blade, very visible. The QR code for pairing is right next to the serial number.
Just checked mine and the serial number's 5th character from the right is NOT an X or Y. Waiting for the frame to arrive. Hopefully everything will be ok when I set it up.

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by akaspin

ryanw wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:22 pm
Updated shifters today, only took 10s each but still annoying it has to be done (at present) via a wired system.
Is it possible to connect wire to the shifter on taped handlebar? I see that it's possibe. But just for sure - can you post the photo?

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ipenguinking wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 3:13 am
survivor wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:51 am
TerryDi2C wrote:
Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:46 pm
Yes, they should work fine...

UNLESS the shift lever serial number's 5th character from the right is an X or Y. Those specific levers won't pair unless they're updated.
Where is the shift lever serial number located at the shift lever?
On the side of downshift blade, very visible. The QR code for pairing is right next to the serial number.

I'm thinking about pair RD, FD and shifters before install them on the bike.
1. Connect RD and FD to battery
2. Charge the battery via RD for an hour or two
3. Open the e-tube app on the phone
4. Set RD to BT LE connection mode
5. Pair RD and RD with e-tube app
6. Add shifters to e-tube app by scan QR code
7. Optional - Unplug FD and connect the cable to each lever for firmware update

Is this correct? I tried to read the documenations in Shimano's e-tube site and gave up.
Yes that would work.

Shimano tell you to link it all up before install and update shifters.
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