Bambu Lab Authorization Control System: Difference between revisions
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Bambu users were concerned they would not be able to utilize their printer if they did not install this update, due to the wording of the blog and the terms of service.<ref>[[:File:Bambu tos screenshot.png]]</ref> This caused confusion since users report that Bambu's blog post dated January 16th<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-22" /> specifically says the following:<blockquote> | Bambu users were concerned they would not be able to utilize their printer if they did not install this update, due to the wording of the blog and the terms of service.<ref>[[:File:Bambu tos screenshot.png]]</ref> This caused confusion since users report that Bambu's blog post dated January 16th<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-22" /> specifically says the following:<blockquote> | ||
<blockquote><strong>What happens if I never upgrade to this firmware?</strong> | |||
You may continue using an older firmware version that does not include the new security updates; however, this means the printers may miss out on important security fixes or bug patches included in newer versions. We highly encourage updating to the latest firmware version for the best experience and enhanced security.</blockquote>However, '''this was not present on the day of the announcement.''' A snapshot of their webpage from archive.is demonstrates this section did not exist on the day of the announcement, when community members voiced their concerns.<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-22" /><ref>[[:File:2024-01-16-Firmware Update Introducing New Authorization Control System.pdf]]File:2024-01-16-Firmware Update Introducing New Authorization Control System.pdf</ref> Bambu's response to community feedback<ref>{{Cite web |last=@SpaghettiMonster |date=20 Jan 2025 |title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect |url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ |url-status=live |access-date=1 May 2025 |website=Bambu Lab Blog}}</ref> references ''"social media posts spreading baseless allegations and untrue claims about Bambu Lab",'' including ''"Firmware updates will block your printer’s ability to print.",'' without mentioning the context for those allegations. The context for those allegations was the lack of inclusion of the ''"What happens if I never upgrade to this firmware?"'' in Bambu's initial announcement alongside their stated terms of service. | |||
This announcement, after the edit in question, clearly states in the header - '''''Updated: January 17, 2025''' - to include additional details and FAQs where the '''What happens if I never upgrade to this firmware?''' among others was added.'' | This announcement, after the edit in question, clearly states in the header - '''''Updated: January 17, 2025''' - to include additional details and FAQs where the '''What happens if I never upgrade to this firmware?''' among others was added.'' | ||
As per webpage oldest snapshot from '''archive.is'''<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-22" /> dated 16 Jan 2025 17:31 UTC there are two references if choosing to stay on the old firmware:<blockquote> | As per webpage oldest snapshot from '''archive.is'''<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-22" /> dated 16 Jan 2025 17:31 UTC there are two references if choosing to stay on the old firmware:<blockquote> | ||
====<sup> Important Information for End Users </sup>==== | ====<sup> Important Information for End Users </sup>==== | ||
<sup>2. Old Firmware Option: | <sup>2. Old Firmware Option: | ||