14 DAY TRIAL // Western Digital has outed a new firmware package developed for the My Cloud EX4 personal storage, namely version 1.03.39, which includes an immense number of fixes and new features that should improve the device’s overall performance, stability, and usability.
This fresh release adds support for Dropbox sync and dual network connections and allows users to back up to compatible USB drives using MTP and PTP, block or allow certain DLNA devices, and rescan and rebuild functions for new media files.
In addition to that, firmware 1.03.39 resolves numerous problems regarding the NFS support, UI layout, and various language mistranslations and fixes issues with the Format Disk function and LED notifications, as well as several Active Directory domain related errors.
Moreover, different errors and bugs encountered by users regarding various USB and UI-related problems, some improper behaviors, as well as several other issues have also been resolved (the full changelog can be viewed on the description page).
As for installing this version, get and expand the downloadable archive, log into the unit’s administration page, go to Settings → Firmware Update → Manual Update (section) → Update From File (button), and navigate and select the newly-extracted “My_Cloud_LT4A_1.03.39.bin” file.
Now, confirm your choice through the next dialogs and wait for the new update to be transferred and applied on the storage. Upon completion, the device will automatically reboot, announcing that the upgrade has finished.
Therefore, if you intend to apply this release, download WD My Cloud EX4 Storage Firmware 1.03.39, take into account all aforementioned aspects, and enjoy your newly-improved personal cloud.