Zune Firmware 1.2 Released

That’s right folks, a new Zune firmware has been released. Apparently, it does not add any new features, but it improves the existing features.

Straight from the update: 

This required update will help enhance stability and performance.

For devices being upgraded from Zune firmware version 1.0, this update includes the enhancements provided in Zune firmware version 1.1.

So you might be asking, does this really help? Can you actually notice a difference in the performance? I’ll be honest with you. Yes. Definately. After the update, I’ve been playing around with my Zune for a couple of minutes. Usually, I get the lag image (the one with the circling dot things) every time I view pictures. This time, I went through 450 without a single lag. I also noticed an improvement while switching modes, and switching from videos to music.

Are you having troubles installing the firmware? Try manually updating.

1. Plug your Zune in.
2. In your Zune Software, on the left you should see your ZuneTag.
3. Right click your name, and click “Check for Zune Device Updates.”
4. The rest is pretty easy.