Bose Firmware
Bose’s statement on why they no longer offer software downgrades
"https://github.com/tchebb/bose-dfu is an open-source, command-line firmware update tool for certain Bose speakers and headphones. Unlike Bose’s official updater, bose-dfu
- runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and any other OS supported by Rust and HIDAPI
- can downgrade firmware as well as upgrade it
- doesn’t rely on a web service to run"
https://github.com/tchebb/bose-dfu/releases
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Bose AE2 SoundLink = Isaac (Firmware Info)
Bose Frames = Celine (Firmware Info)
Bose Frames = Celine2 (Firmware Info)
Bose Frames Tempo = Olivia (Firmware Info)
Bose Frames Tenor/Soprano = Vedder (Firmware Info)
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 = Goodyear (Firmware Info)
Bose OE SoundLink = Moonraker (Firmware Info)
Bose On-Ear Wireless = Pascal (Firmware Info)
Bose QuietComfort 35 = Wolfcastle (Firmware Info)
Bose QuietComfort 35 II = BayWolf (Firmware Info)
Bose QuietControl 30 = Powder (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundLink Color = Champ (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundLink Color II = Foreman (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundLink Micro = Minnow (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundLink Mini Special Edition = M3 (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundLink Mini II = KCup (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundLink Revolve = Folgers (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ = Harvey (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundSport Free = Levi (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundSport Pulse = Flurry (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundSport Wireless = Ice (Firmware Info)
Bose SoundWear Companion speaker = Kleos (Firmware Info)
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Old downgrade method, no longer working
Current version: 7.0.13.4860
BOSE DOWNGRADE PROCESS:
- Make sure you close the app before replacing the file. You can close it on the taskbar (right click -> exit)
- Windows :
- Download the edited BOSEUPDATER.EXE here (Link to unedited full install of version 6.0.0.4388)
- Copy and replace the file in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bose Updater"
- Open the file. If you get a warning that says "Windows protected your PC". Select "More info" and click "Run anyway"
- macOS :
- If you already have the "Bose Updater" app installed. Please Delete.
- Download the edited "Bose Updater" app here (Link to unedited full install of version 6.0.0.4388)
- Move "Bose Updater" to the "Applications" Folder
- Open up Terminal (located in "Applications/Utilities")
- In terminal type in : xattr -cr /Applications/"Bose Updater.app"
- Plug your headset or speaker and go to https://btu.bose.com
- When prompted launch the app.
- When you see this screen (Screenshot 1) press the following key combination: 'a' 'd' 'v' 'up arrow' 'down arrow' and you will see the following screen (Screenshot 2)
- Now you can select the firmware and click on Update.
- Wait for the update process to complete
- WARNING : If you have QC35 II headphones with a serial number that ends in AZ. Do NOT downgrade below 2.1.3. Doing so can BRICK YOUR QC35 II!!!
- Enjoy your OLDER FIRMWARE! Cheers!
The instructions provided were modified from instructions
found on reddit
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