Latest Alienware R16 BIOS Will Not Install (January 2025r)

The Jan. 2025 R16 BIOS on the site will not install either manually or using the update software. It simply goes to 100% then hangs, or gives an error message installation failed if you try to install it manually.

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DELL-Nat M

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January 20th, 2025 16:04

Hi everyone,

Dell is aware of the recent issues with BIOS installation on various Dell systems, including:

Aurora R16
Aurora R15
Aurora R10
Alienware x17 R2
XPS 8960
XPS 8950

Our engineering team is actively working on these issues to provide a resolution as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Please feel free to share any additional feedback or concerns.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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lol24

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January 20th, 2025 01:14

same , it gets stuck at 100 percent installing via support assist

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mageeseus

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January 20th, 2025 07:04

Same. It downloads to 100, then it installs for an hour until it says failure.

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