Note: This Firmware update tool is only compatible with Mac OS 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9
SDDR-289 Firmware download and update instructions
Note: Before proceeding to update the Firmware of your SDDR-289 disconnect any External USB devices from the computer and ensure there is no Memory card connected to any card ports on the computer
Step 1: Please copy SDDR-289 update software to the Mac HDD, Double click to decompress the file

Step 2: Click continue in the Firmware upgrade installation wizard

Step 3: Click Install

Step 4: Click Install Software

Step 5: Connect the SDDR-289 reader to your computer
Step 6: Search SDDR-289 in Spotlight and run the SDDR-289 update tool

Step 6: Click Update



Note: On a Macbook laptop it may take 5-10 seconds for the touchpad to respond after the Firmware update is complete.
Step 7: Quit the SDDR-289 update tool. The step is very Important. If you do not quit "SanDisk SDDR-289 USB3.0 Card Reader" software no USB device will be recognized.

To uninstall the SDDR-289 Firmware update tool navigate to the Software listed under your Applications folder and drag it to the trash. Once the Updater is in the trash empty the trash to completely remove it from your system.
Note: In Mac OS 10.9.1 you may receive a message that state the application cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. This notification simply states the firmware update tool has not been signed by Apple. To override this notification and proceed with the installation see the steps below.
To override your security settings and open the app anyway:
