Dec. 21 upgrade? (Lucky you?)

az2008 · Post by **az2008** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:35 pm

Anyone else getting an upgrade?

I was running dongleless (without the USB device, as described in the "hacks" section of this site) without problem. Something forced MJ off line, or into an upgrade. It got an error=9, and then went to the MJ web page (a video began playing).

I plugged in the MJ device, and started it the normal way (not the "dongeless" way). It got to the softphone, then error=9, then "Lucky you" upgrade message. It took only a few seconds, and returned to the softphone with an error=9, and then "ready to call."

The softphone skin looks different. My phone number displays in the title bar. The buttons are a little different (my magicjack account portal, weather, and magicFix.).

I thought the "dongleless" thing was supposed to prevent MJ from upgrading. But, in this case, my "dongleless" setup was unuseable. It just kept doing the upgrade, and then causing my browser to go to the MJ web page.

Mark

tloe · Post by **tloe** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:06 pm

Just got it myself, although I can't tell what is different other than some minor cosmetic softphone changes. It did seem to load a little faster, but the functionality & options are the same. It would be nice if they would provide some sort of changelog, like software companies do. Anyone out there know what is upgraded?

emiliomcol · Post by **emiliomcol** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:22 pm

i was using it dongleless too and force me with the upgrade then got an error storage message and take my to the MJ web run the fix and everything was OK... copy againg the folder and im using it againg without the dongle

AlaninKY · Post by **AlaninKY** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:36 pm

The computer I'm on right now auto upgraded the magicJack around 6 PM EST. The upgrade is looking like just cosmetic softphone changes. However, I'm not sure what other changes there are yet. I just checked another computer and it has not upgraded yet.

redshirt · Post by **redshirt** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:42 pm

Ugh. I just did the upgrade, and suddenly I can't call out. I get no error message. I pick up the phone, get dial tone, dial the number, and there will be a bare pause and then I'm right back to dial tone.

I suppose I'll restart my entire computer, and see if that helps.

DrStrange · Post by **DrStrange** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:05 pm

My MJ has been a bit squirrelly for the past couple of days. This is the second day in a row I've had the MJ application quit unexpectedly and had to reboot the [dedicated] computer to get it running again [to fix 'Connect MagicJack to USB port']. This time I got the 'major upgrade' notice. I ran it, noticed the firmware upgrade, and got Error 3. I ran MagicFix [there's a direct link from the menu in the upgraded firmware] and was back in business except for choppy audio [I have Prio installed and priority set to 'high']. I restarted the MJ application again and everything seems OK now [checked incoming and outgoing calls, both OK].

Ymax must be doing a major network upgrade, or at least a major change. I think the audio quality is a bit better now. Of course, it could just be that so many people are unable to use their MJs because of the upgrade there's less traffic. Only time will tell.

az2008 · Post by **az2008** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:10 pm

DrStrange wrote: I think the audio quality is a bit better now. Or course it could just be that so many people are unable to use their MJs because of the upgrade there's less traffic. Only time will tell.

I was on a call where it sounded like the "squelch" is more aggressive, less twitchy, more definite. In the past I would hear the audio blank out, and resume with the slightest sound, and blank out. Tonight it sounded like the triggers to blank (and resume) were different.

Mark

redshirt · Post by **redshirt** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:10 pm

Crud. A complete restart, a reinstall, unplugging and plugging back in, and a soft restart all result in the same behavior.

I dial, there is a bare pause, and I'm right back to dial tone again.

Mean while, on the other side, the phone rings and they pick up, only to hear nothing.

Time to search the forums again. -_-

Post by **laserjobs** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:26 pm

Can anyone tell me the file version after the upgrade?

DrStrange · Post by **DrStrange** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:38 pm

MJ version 1.80.466.3 [12/17/2008]
Loader 1.80.4663.3272 [same date]

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:55 am

laserjobs wrote:Can anyone tell me the file version after the upgrade?

lasserjobs,

Did you ever find a way to get this new update. If you down load from their site it is the same version we have been funning for a couple of months now.

I did a restart on my MJ but that didn't initiate any updates?

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:02 am

DrStrange wrote:MJ version 1.80.466.3 [12/17/2008]
Loader 1.80.4663.3272 [same date]

DrStrange,

Are you running on a PC or a MAC?

pagemen · Post by **pagemen** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:04 am

hmm...seems that pmdump stops working(or i might do sth wrong). can't get SIP credential anymore.

I got the upgrade.exe few hours ago, not sure where did I download it as upgrade.magicjack.com has the old one now.

anyway, here is the new upgrade.exe, digital signed on 12/17/2008, 7,882,936 bytes:

http://www.mediafire.com/?cm2y1jxwgmz

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:31 am

Holman GT

I received a notice that the update would start in 30 seconds or so after restarting MJ by way of the softphone restart. I now also have the new update running on my Thin Client.

MJ version 1.80.466.3
MJ Loader 1.80.4663.3272
MJ splash.exe 1.0.0.6

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:37 am

Thunder wrote:Holman GT

I received a notice that the update would start in 30 seconds or so after restarting MJ by way of the softphone restart. I now also have the new update running on my Thin Client.

MJ version 1.80.466.3
MJ Loader 1.80.4663.3272
MJ splash.exe 1.0.0.6

Thunder, Thanks I think, now I am starting to feel singled out everything I have tired fails to goat MJ into updating me. Pout, pout

I will go give it another try. Back shortly, no that is not a threat.

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:19 am

pagemen wrote:hmm...seems that pmdump stops working(or i might do sth wrong). can't get SIP credential anymore.

I got the upgrade.exe few hours ago, not sure where did I download it as upgrade.magicjack.com has the old one now.

anyway, here is the new upgrade.exe, digital signed on 12/17/2008, 7,882,936 bytes:

http://www.mediafire.com/?cm2y1jxwgmz

Pagemen,

Thanks for hosting the file. I have it now but because they have apparently pulled it I don't know if I should install it. It is not like I can test it with anyone at 3:15 AM. I mean what other nut would be up at this time of day except for us "bleeding gotta have the latest whatever it is Geek types".

Hey pagemen, what is this URL upgrade.magicjack.com never heard of that one before, at least it doesn't ring a bell? Never mind I figured it out, The Vista update link. DUH!

javaguy216 · Post by **javaguy216** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:33 pm

Looks like it's time to update the User-Agent....

pagemen · Post by **pagemen** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:34 pm

sorry, should be
http://upgrades.magicjack.com/upgrade/upgrade.exe

so has anyone tried pmdump on the new version?

DrStrange · Post by **DrStrange** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:30 pm

HolmanGT wrote:
DrStrange wrote:MJ version 1.80.466.3 [12/17/2008]
Loader 1.80.4663.3272 [same date]
DrStrange,

Are you running on a PC or a MAC?

The dedicated computer is a Dell Dimension 8100 running Windows XP SP3.

After a bit of research, I also got the version number from the registry. That version number is 20081217000002.

grw · Post by **grw** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:51 pm

Did anyone else notice that the December 21st upgrade renamed the C: drive to "magicJack (C:)." And I can't change it back.

Any ideas? Any help??

Racerbob · Post by **Racerbob** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:25 pm

My idea is that I am not installing this update unless my Magicjack updates automatically by itself. I had read where this update was pulled ? At any rate, once MJ determines that they want to send me a firmware update, I shall accept it. But until then, I am very happy with my Magicjack phone. It is working perfectly and seven digit local dialing is working now also.

az2008 · Post by **az2008** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:40 pm

grw wrote:Did anyone else notice that the December 21st upgrade renamed the C: drive to "magicJack (C:)." And I can't change it back.

That didn't happen to me.

Mark

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:46 pm

Version: 1.80.4663.3272

I am trying it now. I will post back in a little to let you know how it goes.

DrStrange · Post by **DrStrange** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:48 pm

grw wrote:Did anyone else notice that the December 21st upgrade renamed the C: drive to "magicJack (C:)." And I can't change it back.

Any ideas? Any help??

Didn't happen here, either.

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:57 pm

DrStrange wrote:
grw wrote:Did anyone else notice that the December 21st upgrade renamed the C: drive to "magicJack (C:)." And I can't change it back.

Any ideas? Any help??
Didn't happen here, either.

Didn't happen here, either, too.

Poo619 · Post by **Poo619** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:12 am

pagemen commented that he is now unable to get his SIP info after this update. Has anyone else tried to confirm this statement yet? Was the update just a security patch they put out before the holiday season when many people will be getting their new jack?

Wylie · Post by **Wylie** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:25 am

For me, my.magicjack.com is not reachable form any PC. MJ itself works except no voice mail access. The soft phone screen shows not connected - 911 info not available.

Bob

Rickiev · Post by **Rickiev** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:32 am

HolmanGT wrote:
laserjobs wrote:Can anyone tell me the file version after the upgrade?
lasserjobs,

Did you ever find a way to get this new update. If you down load from their site it is the same version we have been funning for a couple of months now.

I did a restart on my MJ but that didn't initiate any updates?

I just updated from the MJ website. Notice that your phone number is now at the top left corner, next to the MagicJack button.

Rickiev · Post by **Rickiev** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:34 am

Wylie wrote:For me, my.magicjack.com is not reachable form any PC. MJ itself works except no voice mail access. The soft phone screen shows not connected - 911 info not available.

Bob

I had the same problem, upgrade from the MJ website, and the 911 & voicemail should be corrected.

regarding my.magicjack.com, its still not coming up.

Wylie · Post by **Wylie** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:45 am

I spoke too soon, it seems to be completely back now, web site and all.

Bob

Perseid · Post by **Perseid** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:25 pm

I think a server went down early this morning. I couldn't access voice mail or call myself from a different phone(fast busy). I had been doing the Run as a Service thing and thought I broke something, but when I tried my.magicjack.com and it didn't even connect I decided to just leave it alone and see if it fixed itself, which it did.

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:32 pm

Perseid wrote:I think a server went down early this morning. I couldn't access voice mail or call myself from a different phone(fast busy). I had been doing the Run as a Service thing and thought I broke something, but when I tried my.magicjack.com and it didn't even connect I decided to just leave it alone and see if it fixed itself, which it did.

That is an incredible display of self control, I have never been able to do that. I would have had to dink with it until there was no hope of recovery.

dbarber · Post by **dbarber** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:52 pm

Can someone upload a screenshot of the updated MJ application? I would like a better explanation for some of the less technical people I know. All they know is that you plug it in and it works!

Donn

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:11 pm

dbarber wrote:Can someone upload a screenshot of the updated MJ application? I would like a better explanation for some of the less technical people I know. All they know is that you plug it in and it works!

Donn

Don't know why you want this but here ya go.

tloe · Post by **tloe** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:31 pm

You might want to edit that image to blur out your number and address-not a good idea.

az2008 · Post by **az2008** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:34 pm

tloe wrote:You might want to edit that image to blur out your number and address-not a good idea.

Too late. I added Holman to my Contacts. Sometimes I get lonely and call the special echo phone number just to have someone to talk to. This will be much better.

Mark

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:48 pm

Thanks for the heads up, I think the problem was my head was in one of those personal orifices you don't normally mention.

The only weirdo I worry about the that AZ - Mark guy, very, very strange.

Boondocs · Post by **Boondocs** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:29 pm

az2008 wrote:
tloe wrote:You might want to edit that image to blur out your number and address-not a good idea.
Too late. I added Holman to my Contacts. Sometimes I get lonely and call the special echo phone number just to have someone to talk to. This will be much better.

Mark

Haha I saw it too. Let the spamming begin!!!!

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:36 pm

You guys sure know how to make a guy feel secure. NOT !!!

Boondocs · Post by **Boondocs** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:08 pm

HolmanGT wrote:You guys sure know how to make a guy feel secure. NOT !!!

tloe · Post by **tloe** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:33 pm

I just used my phone and noticed there was a softphone ad about allowing a new upgrade, with some text about it being 6 months in development and "the best service ever". If truncated calls are considered "the best service", this is definitely a lump of coal for Xmas in our collective stocking. I'm assuming this must mean 12/17 version, but I never saw anything about allowing it. Can anyone shed some light on this?

billinin · Post by **billinin** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:38 pm

My echo/delay is severe after the upgrade. Any ideas?

pagemen · Post by **pagemen** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:48 pm

there might be better way around...but here is an easy way: just copy the mjusbsp folder to a new location and run magicJack.exe from there, as the upgrade always applies to old location.

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:48 pm

billinin wrote:My echo/delay is severe after the upgrade. Any ideas?

I had that happen with the new upgrade on my third call. I ended the call redialed and everything has been fine since. (???)

az2008 · Post by **az2008** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:48 pm

billinin wrote:My echo/delay is severe after the upgrade. Any ideas?

I've noticed echo that wasn't present before. In this case when someone called me from a local number.

Mark

captfbgnet · Post by **captfbgnet** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:35 pm

Version update 180.4663.3272 (loader) 180.466.3 (MJ) limits calls to 30 minutes then cuts you off. It happened to me and this site says others are having the same problem. With new upgrade, all MJ folders have 12/17/08 date with company:MagicJack, LP All of you probably know this by now. Tech support did one thing right. A MJ tech called me (surprise!) and I told him about this version of their software and the 30 minute cutoff limit. He seemed surprised like I was the only person to call about this issue. I assume (?) you guys are too? He did not give me any time limit on a fix, other than saying something like, "we'll look into it." If you can, try to stay away from this upgrade until this issue is fix. Call MJ about this issue if you haven't already.

Just adding my 2 cents worth of my info....

grrr · Post by **grrr** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:05 am

Just did the upgrade and my phone is completely useless now. Can't hear a damn thing. Great upgrade. I'm glad I backed up my mjusbsp folder.

Kokkos · Post by **Kokkos** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:42 am

Totally trashed 3 magic jack Units. cannot dial out, cannot access voicemail, and now 30 minute limits?

Will attempt to revert back and block future upgrades.

HolmanGT · Post by **HolmanGT** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:01 am

captfbgnet,

You must be some privileged character. I have never heard of them calling anyone back. They always say they will but never do.

To the posters in between you and this post of mine. It just amazes me how so many people can install the same patch and have so many different results.

If you tried to design software to do that you would be at it for a long time..

I am repeating myself but when I updated everything worked the same as before with the exception of the 30 minute timeout.

jonfk2 · Post by **jonfk2** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:50 am

My upgrade worked just fine although I have NEVER had occasion to talk for 30 minutes so don't know if calls time-out after 30 minutes.

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