WD Universal Firmware Update Utility 3.2.0.8D Download

Posted at April 28, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

WD Universal Firmware Update Utility 3.2.0.8D Description

WD Universal FW Updater 3.2.0.8D:

 
- Fixed compatibility issues with some USB 3.0 hosts where the drive would occasionally disconnect and reconnect to the host, caused by the USB 3.0 link power management.
- Fixed drive occasionally failing to re-enumerate after a system warm reboot.

Firmware 1.042:

- Fixed compatibility issues with some USB 3.0 hosts where the drive would occasionally disconnect and reconnect to the host.

Firmware 1.035:

- Initial Release

Compatibility with the following drives with a P/N that ends with -04:

- My Book Essential (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Book for Mac (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- WD Element
- My Passport
- My Passport Edge
- My Passport Edge for Mac
- My Passport Ultra
- My Passport Air

Firmware 1.016:

- This firmware update fixes the drive’s handling of infrequent ECC errors which can cause data access issues.

Compatibility with the following drives with a P/N that ends with -00:

- My Book Essential (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Passport Essential (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Passport Essential SE (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)

Firmware 1.022:

- Resolved issue of drive not enumerating after system resume from sleep on USB 3.0

Firmware 1.019:

- Fixed the Windows 8 Hardware Certification Kit USB 3.0 suspend test.

Firmware 1.015:

- Fixed USB 3.0 enumeration issue with new Intel Chipset.

Compatibility with the following drives with a P/N that ends with -01:

- My Book Essential (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Book Studio (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Book for Mac (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Passport (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Passport for Mac (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Passport Essential (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Passport Essential SE (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
- My Passport
- My Passport Ultra
- My Passport Edge
- My Passport Enterprise
- WD Elements SE Portable

Firmware 2.018/2.019:

- This firmware version includes support for Mac OS-X Tiger.

Compatibility:

- My BookEssential (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Book for Mac (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Book Elite (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Passport Essential (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Passport Essential SE (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Passport for Mac (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Passport SE for Mac (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Passport Elite (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Passport

Firmware 1.012:

- Works better with some operating systems and disk utilities with regards to data cluster alignment on the disk.

Compatibility:

- My Book Studio (+ WD SmartWare)
- My Passport Studio (+ WD SmartWare)

Firmware 1.014:

- Initial Release

Compatibility:

- My Passport Studio LX (+ WD SmartWare)

Firmware 1.041:

- Initial Release

Compatibility:

- My Passport Studio

Firmware 1.049:

- VCD device does not always mount when connected via Firewire on Mac.

Firmware 1.020:

- Initial Release

Compatibility:

- My Book Studio (+ WD SmartWare) without the Electronic Paper Display

Firmware 1.017:

- Initial Release

Compatibility:

- Studio Edition II

Firmware 1.049:

- Fixed drive occasionally failing to re-enumerate after a system warm reboot.

Firmware 1.042:

- Now works with My Passport Ultra and My Passport Air.

Firmware 1.033:

- Corrected drive sensing on certain drive models.

Firmware 1.030:

- Initial Release

Compatibility with the following drives with a P/N that ends with -03:

- My Passport
- My Passport Edge
- My Passport Edge for Mac
- My Passport Ultra
- My Passport Air
- WD Elements SE Portable

IMPORTANT:

- Before updating the firmware on your drive, make sure you have a copy of all the data on your drive stored on a separate device.
- An available USB port on your computer is required. Your drive MUST be connected to your computer through the USB port to update the firmware.
- If you are using a laptop, please make sure the battery is sufficiently charged.
- During the firmware update, DO NOT disconnect or disrupt the power to the drive.
- All AntiVirus software MUST be disabled.
- All Anti-Spyware software MUST be disabled.
- ANY and ALL programs that would require drive access during the update MUST be disabled.
- An internet connection is required to install the firmware update.

About HDD Firmware Updater:

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) firmware updater is an update utility that properly recognizes the HDD unit(s) installed on your system. It also displays various pieces of information regarding the connected storage devices and searches for a new suitable firmware version.

However, before you consider downloading this version, carefully read the release notes for changes that can apply to your HDD. Once you have updated your drive, reboot to make sure that all modifications take effect.

When it comes to installing this software, the steps are very easy because all you have to do is get the downloadable package (extract it if necessary) and run the available setup. Once the installation is complete, run the Toolbox and follow the instructions for updating the HDD.

That being said, make sure this Toolbox version has a new firmware version available for your solid state drive and, if so, hit the download button, and install the software. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the release that can improve your HDD.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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