Bambu Lab Authorization Control System: Difference between revisions

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=== Permanent Nature of the Update ===

Once a printer is updated to the new firmware, users cannot revert to previous versions that ~~allow fuller third-party integration{{Citation needed}}. This creates a one-way transition that permanently removes capabilities users had when purchasing their~~ printer~~. While Bambu Lab presents this as optional for existing users, all new printers will ship with~~ the ~~restricted firmware pre-installed, eliminating user choice entirely~~<ref>https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/</ref>.

Once a printer is updated to the new firmware, users cannot revert to previous versions that allows full control of the printer using LAN mode access key while signed into the cloud<ref>https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/</ref>. Option still exists to disable the cloud service.

The manufacturer states this change is required for security, but community members note that many of the security vulnerabilities being addressed stem from Bambu's own cloud-centric design choices rather than inherent risks of local network control<ref>https://forum.bambulab.com/t/bambu-studio-1-10-2-public-beta/134549/12</ref>. The update forces users into Bambu's ecosystem of applications & cloud services, regardless of their preferences or needs for local network automation.

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 === Permanent Nature of the Update ===
-Once a printer is updated to the new firmware, users cannot revert to previous versions that allow fuller third-party integration{{Citation needed}}. This creates a one-way transition that permanently removes capabilities users had when purchasing their printer. While Bambu Lab presents this as optional for existing users, all new printers will ship with the restricted firmware pre-installed, eliminating user choice entirely<ref>https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/</ref>.
+Once a printer is updated to the new firmware, users cannot revert to previous versions that allows full control of the printer using  LAN mode access key while signed into the cloud<ref>https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/</ref>. Option still exists to disable the cloud service.
 The manufacturer states this change is required for security, but community members note that many of the security vulnerabilities being addressed stem from Bambu's own cloud-centric design choices rather than inherent risks of local network control<ref>https://forum.bambulab.com/t/bambu-studio-1-10-2-public-beta/134549/12</ref>. The update forces users into Bambu's ecosystem of applications & cloud services, regardless of their preferences or needs for local network automation.