This is a WDTV Live firmware; not the original.

* Added more USB WLAN adapter support. Click here for list of compatible adaptors.
* Added cover art display function when viewing music files in album view.
* Added user selectable on/off for fade in and fade out effect while browsing files.
* Resolved issue of no audio when there is only a single, center channel audio stream in a video.
* Other bug fixes and product improvements (see release notes).

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UPDATE – This has now been released as the official firmware(known as 1.03). There are no differences between 1.03.01 and 1.03.

What’s New?

Prerelease 1.03.01 (includes all previously released updates)

Resolved Issues:

* Resolved the language displayed as OFF when English was selected
* Resolved the “Contains” button displayed as “ContainsWWW” in the search function
* Resolved MKV audio which was out of sync with the video
* Resolved slow rendering of Greek subtitles in Greek character encoding mode
* Resolved disappearance of Korean subtitle during video playback
* Resolved missing characters from the Greek subtitle font
* Resolved playback issues with VC-1 codec in an MKV container
* Resolved gain being applied to audio output that resulted in signal clipping
* Resolved playlists playing audio tracks in alphabetical order by playing them in track order
* Resolved the appearance of tracks in alphabetical order by displaying them in track order
* Resolved the spacing issue seen in Korean subtitles during video playback

New features:

* Added support for video playlists functions which were limited to music files only
* Added support for the drive lock function on the new My Passport™ and My Book® external storage devices

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The latest version is now out with only a couple changes.  The two changes are that it is now based on the 1.02.11 firmware and it includes Ernis patched mount.watch (untested).

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After months of inactivity a new release is finally out!  Remember, this is still a beta release.  Here’s whats new:

Resolved Issues:

• Resolved issue where UI Language displayed as OFF when English is selected.
• Resolved UI issue where “ContainsWWW” shows up in the search menu instead of “Contains”.
• Resolved MKV audio/video sync issues.
• Resolved issue where songs were displayed in alphabetical order instead of track order in album view.

New features:

• Added video playlist support.
• Added support for unlocking locked WD external drives.

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Scott Rader has tweeted about a new WD TV firmware update coming soon.  This would be the first release in months from WD on their first media player.  There is no indication as to what will be on this new firmware release.  Here is the quote:

#WDTV we are working on the WD TV HD Media Player product update! Will get it out to everyone as soon as it’s ready.

Hey also said there was no word on the date of release.  Stay tuned for further updates on any releases!

Source

From some reliable sources, WDTVC.com has got some new information on the successor of the popular WD TV-media player. It will have a retail price of 149 Euro in Europe. The official name of the device will be WD Live TV Media Player.

Detailed specifications and some photos of the new Western Digital media player were leaked earlier, but the price and release date were unknown. The price online retailers are expected to offer the new media player will probably be around 110 Euros.

It was thought the new media player would be named “WD-2 Live TV Media Player ‘, but the specs show the final name will be ” WD TV Live Media Player”. The ‘Live’ part in the product name refers to the addition of an ethernet port.

The source could not say when exactly the WD TV Live will be released in Europe, but the most likely month is October. Information on DTS-downmixing, DVD/BluRay-menu support or other much wanted functionalities isn’t available yet.

Here’s a big surprise for you.  WD has released a new version of the WD TV, called the WD TV Mini.  The Mini drops the HDMI connection for component and composite hook ups..  Also, the firmware has a slightly different look to it.  The Mini is available in their store now for $99!

Features of the WD TV Mini Media Player include:

• Play video, music and photos on your TV in up to 1080i HD resolution;
• Supports widest variety of file formats including RealMedia Variable Bitrate (RMVB);
• Rich HD 1080i advanced navigation and user interface;
• DVD-like navigation with chapter support, trick modes and subtitles;
• Expandable: buy more storage, delete fewer movies;
• Photo slideshow with unique transitions and music on your HD TV;
• Thumbnail support including photo thumbnails and music album art;
• Ability to preview your video during navigation (480 and 720 mode only);
• Video, music and photo auto-play for users digital signage solution;
• Subtitle support including multi-language subtitle support for video playback;
• Picture Transfer Protocol to view or backup content from your digital image device;
• Compatible with USB Camcorders and USB mass storage devices;
• Component and composite video output;
• Digital optical audio output via SPDIF;
• Ultra-compact design making it perfectly portable for travel; and,
• 1-year limited warranty

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0.5.6.1
* app.bins are disabled during upgrade process (aka no rcS's are executed)

0.5.6
* shaved 25s+ off boot time!!!
* rearranged boot cycle
* rewrote device mounting subsystem
* sane-ified crazyboot
* better hub support
* all media files can now show up in various media library enabled areas
*** requires file called .addMounts on root of device you'd like extra mounts contained ***
*** cycle media library off&on to rescan files ***
* LaurentG's asstd patches
* added 15 thumb view to music/photo (default=10 - refer to S00custom-options to change to 15)
* ability to relocate/have persistent (+++fast) thumbnail database on a device
*** requires directory named .thumbDB on root of attached device ***
* 24 loopback devices
* check S00custom-options for setting to permanently set timezone
* few other minor things maybe
**** download updated nfs.app.bin-0.2 ****

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Over at AVSForum a member got some pictures of what looks to be a WDTV2 prototype.  There’s no information about the new version except for the noticeable network port, video inputs for the standard def, and the DTS downmix.

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