Can't upgrade firmware on k-1

SPLewis · 11-09-2020, 12:08 PM

Hi guys. Soooooo frustrated. I have the latest firmware update for the K-1 on a newly formatted card in slot 1. Turning on the camera while holding down the menu button does nothing. The camera just turns on like normal. What in the world am I doing wrong?

Adam · 11-09-2020, 12:19 PM

Issues with firmware updates are often related to either (a) an incorrectly extracted firmware update file or (b) the file being in the wrong place. There should be a .BIN file in the root of the SD card.

If that's not it, try these other troubleshooting steps:
Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Tutorial Videos | PentaxForums.com

SPLewis · 11-09-2020, 12:32 PM

Thank you for the instant reply Adam. The .BIN file is the only one on the card (brand new and just formatted). It's in slot #1 on my K-1. And, like I wrote, pushing the menu button while turning the camera on doesn't do anything. I've been through all the troubleshooting tips, and am still stalled out. Any other ideas?

leekil · 11-09-2020, 12:52 PM

Do you have the firmware for the correct camera? The K-1 and not the K-1 II?

**jatrax** · 11-09-2020, 12:53 PM

Make sure it is slot #1. The closest slot to you is #2. Its the back slot that is #1.

SPLewis · 11-09-2020, 12:56 PM

Yes, it is for the K-1, not the K-1 II. I am so stumped by this. This is the page I got the download from. Latest PENTAX K-1 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

---------- Post added 11-09-20 at 12:57 PM ----------

Thanks, jatrax. The card is indeed slot #1.

**Kevin B123** · 11-09-2020, 01:08 PM

The file should be in the root of the card, there should not be any folders in it, just the file.

I would take any card you have in slot 2 out, just in case it trying to read that slot.

SPLewis · 11-09-2020, 01:13 PM - **3 Likes**

Hi everyone. I started from scratch and only put the firmware-update card in slot #1, and it worked perfectly. I really appreciated you all helping me out!

**DWS1** · 11-09-2020, 06:18 PM

Glad it worked.

Nuftur · 11-22-2020, 02:29 AM

I have just done it on my own K-1. I have an old 2 GB SD card reserved for this purpose only. I just replaced the old .bin file by the new one on my laptop, without new formatting in the camera, and it worked perfectly. That is my way of handling firmware updates.

BR Nuftur

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11-09-2020, 12:08 PM	#1
SPLewis Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	Can't upgrade firmware on k-1 Hi guys. Soooooo frustrated. I have the latest firmware update for the K-1 on a newly formatted card in slot 1. Turning on the camera while holding down the menu button does nothing. The camera just turns on like normal. What in the world am I doing wrong?

11-09-2020, 12:19 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Issues with firmware updates are often related to either (a) an incorrectly extracted firmware update file or (b) the file being in the wrong place. There should be a .BIN file in the root of the SD card. If that's not it, try these other troubleshooting steps: Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Tutorial Videos \| PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-09-2020, 12:32 PM	#3
SPLewis Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 50 Original Poster	Thank you for the instant reply Adam. The .BIN file is the only one on the card (brand new and just formatted). It's in slot #1 on my K-1. And, like I wrote, pushing the menu button while turning the camera on doesn't do anything. I've been through all the troubleshooting tips, and am still stalled out. Any other ideas?

11-09-2020, 12:52 PM	#4
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Do you have the firmware for the correct camera? The K-1 and not the K-1 II?

11-09-2020, 12:53 PM	#5
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Make sure it is slot #1. The closest slot to you is #2. Its the back slot that is #1.

11-09-2020, 12:56 PM	#6
SPLewis Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 50 Original Poster	Yes, it is for the K-1, not the K-1 II. I am so stumped by this. This is the page I got the download from. Latest PENTAX K-1 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING ---------- Post added 11-09-20 at 12:57 PM ---------- Thanks, jatrax. The card is indeed slot #1.

11-09-2020, 01:08 PM	#7
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	The file should be in the root of the card, there should not be any folders in it, just the file. I would take any card you have in slot 2 out, just in case it trying to read that slot.

11-09-2020, 01:13 PM - 3 Likes	#8
SPLewis Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 50 Original Poster	Hi everyone. I started from scratch and only put the firmware-update card in slot #1, and it worked perfectly. I really appreciated you all helping me out!

11-09-2020, 06:18 PM	#9
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Glad it worked.

11-22-2020, 02:29 AM	#10
Nuftur Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 39	I have just done it on my own K-1. I have an old 2 GB SD card reserved for this purpose only. I just replaced the old .bin file by the new one on my laptop, without new formatting in the camera, and it worked perfectly. That is my way of handling firmware updates. BR Nuftur