Do i require a SSD Firmware update?

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Wayfall

Wayfall

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Hi community

I have a Samsung SSD:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P736UEU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I have fully installed it yesterday and i have installed Windows 7 x64 Home Premium on it and verified it via online. I have also installed Chrome, Battle-net with Hearthstone, Spotify and Steam base program on it. I have a HDD also but i use that for big programs and games.

The CD that came with it had Samsung's magician and data migration software but no firmware which I thought I required.

Do i need to download firmware or is the SSD fine how it is
 
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SuperSoph_WD
Hey there, Wayfall!

Usually, the brand-specific utility that came with the SSD should notify you, if there are any firmware updates that you need to install.
There should be a tab in the tool that states the current firmware installed. If there is an update available it will be indicated.
Here's an SSD firmware update guide you might find useful: http://www.storagereview.com/how_upgrade_ssd_firmware

Best of luck! :)
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Hey there, Wayfall!

Usually, the brand-specific utility that came with the SSD should notify you, if there are any firmware updates that you need to install.
There should be a tab in the tool that states the current firmware installed. If there is an update available it will be indicated.
Here's an SSD firmware update guide you might find useful: http://www.storagereview.com/how_upgrade_ssd_firmware

Best of luck! :)
SuperSoph_WD
 
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Wayfall

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It recommends i back up my SSD before Firmware updating... is it really that dangerous??

How do I back up the SSD ,just in case anything happens when I update the firmware, to my HDD that is plugged in or can I just go ahead without backing up? Can windows restore point fix the problems if anything happens?
 
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SuperSoph_WD

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It's always highly recommended to do backups before tempering with the storage hardware in any way, @Wayfall!
Having multiple copies of your files is the best way to prevent data loss. However, having a copy of it on another HDD inside your computer/system is not considered a backup solution. You should always have an off-site backup as well - like an external HDD, DVDs, Cloud storage, etc.

It's not that dangerous really to do a firmware update on your solid-state drive, however, it's very important that you do not interrupt the procedure in any way. If the update gets interrupted, it could damage the hardware altogether and you'd need to replace it.
Having a backup is very important precaution, though.

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Hey there again, Wayfall!

The best way would be to have an off-site backup as I mentioned above. The way to do it is to COPY your files and PASTE them on an external HDD. Another way would be to use a backup software, which would allow you to automatically backup your data (and depending on the utility - the system as well). There are numerous free backup utilities you can use, however, I can't recommend you any specific third-party tools. I'd suggest you to do a Google search or refer to the Tom's Hardware community for recommendations.

If you wish to backup the system as well, you can use the built-in Windows Backup & Restore.

Good luck! Hope I was helpful! :)
SuperSoph_WD

 
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