Updating firmware?

vievetrick · 11-02-2015, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by tduell

The K-3 II hasn't yet had a firmware update, you are up to date.

Cheers,
Terry

Thanks Terry

MarkJerling · 11-03-2015, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by csa

No, I haven't done the update as of yet; after reading Ivanvernon's experience.

If this was to happen to anyone, it probably would be me, and I don't wish to be without my beautiful K3 for months, if something does go wrong. Right now, the camera is performing way above my expectations, and I'm in no hurry to try this.

"The only way you'd know if the .bin file was okay was to check and compare its filesize against a known good one, or even better, did a checksum against a known good one."

It's things such as this, that are way over my capabilities on a computer.

Carol, I've just helped another forum member via skype with his update issues. If you'd like me to run through it with you, feel free to contact me on skype user name mark-jerling.

DayBob · 11-07-2015, 09:23 AM

I'm updating my firmware right now. I got to the "NOW LOADING" screen and walked away for a minute. Now everything is blank and the camera looks like it turned itself off. Never saw the "COMPLETE" message. Can I turn it off and back on? Worried at the moment.

bertwert · 11-07-2015, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by DayBob

I'm updating my firmware right now. I got to the "NOW LOADING" screen and walked away for a minute. Now everything is blank and the camera looks like it turned itself off. Never saw the "COMPLETE" message. Can I turn it off and back on? Worried at the moment.

'COMPLETE' only displays very (very) briefly, I missed it when updating firmware.
When the screen is black after it is safe to turn camera off and on.

Last edited by bertwert; 11-07-2015 at 09:31 AM.

DayBob · 11-07-2015, 09:26 AM - **1 Like**

Whew! Thanks. It worked. 1.21 installed.

bertwert · 11-07-2015, 09:39 AM

Good!

KDD · 11-07-2015, 09:40 AM

You use smartphone or tablet?

bertwert · 11-07-2015, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by KDD

You use smartphone or tablet?

What has this got to do with updating firmware?

**csa** · 11-07-2015, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Carol, I've just helped another forum member via skype with his update issues. If you'd like me to run through it with you, feel free to contact me on skype user name mark-jerling.

Mark, thank you; I don't have Skype however. I'm still debating whether I want to risk the firmware update or not.

bertwert · 11-07-2015, 09:52 AM

Double post csa...

**csa** · 11-07-2015, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Double post csa...

So site was hanging up this a.m. for me, resulting in this and another double post. I was away from the computer after than; I corrected it as soon as I saw it; don't think it was hindering anything.

MarkJerling · 11-07-2015, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by csa

Mark, thank you; I don't have Skype however. I'm still debating whether I want to risk the firmware update or not.

No problem Carol. If you want help, as noted - then get Skype, (it's free) and I'll run you through it step by step.

**csa** · 11-07-2015, 07:51 PM

Mark, members like you are what makes this site so wonderful! I've saved your info; for when I get brave enough to do this!

mee · 11-07-2015, 08:17 PM

I've updated 4 different Pentax bodies at least a dozen times without an issue over the past 5 years. The process is really really simple. Of course issues can happen but those issues are very very rare, otherwise I doubt Pentax would let us flash our cameras ourselves with their procedure.

The key is making sure you have a fully charged (preferrably OEM) battery. Not guessing that it is full.. not turning the camera on and seeing full bars.. but sticking the battery in the charger and waiting until the light goes out. fresh.

Also, I format the SD card with the camera before flashing.. that way I know the camera knows the format/file structure of the card.

If it really freaks you out, perhaps let the repair facility do it for you under warranty (CLA). But that really shouldn't be necessary...

MarkJerling · 11-08-2015, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by csa

Mark, members like you are what makes this site so wonderful! I've saved your info; for when I get brave enough to do this!

No worries!

11-07-2015, 03:35 PM	#71
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Double post csa... So site was hanging up this a.m. for me, resulting in this and another double post. I was away from the computer after than; I corrected it as soon as I saw it; don't think it was hindering anything. Last edited by csa; 11-07-2015 at 04:00 PM.

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11-02-2015, 07:40 AM	#61
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Originally posted by tduell The K-3 II hasn't yet had a firmware update, you are up to date. Cheers, Terry Thanks Terry

11-03-2015, 02:00 AM	#62
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by csa No, I haven't done the update as of yet; after reading Ivanvernon's experience. If this was to happen to anyone, it probably would be me, and I don't wish to be without my beautiful K3 for months, if something does go wrong. Right now, the camera is performing way above my expectations, and I'm in no hurry to try this. "The only way you'd know if the .bin file was okay was to check and compare its filesize against a known good one, or even better, did a checksum against a known good one." It's things such as this, that are way over my capabilities on a computer. Carol, I've just helped another forum member via skype with his update issues. If you'd like me to run through it with you, feel free to contact me on skype user name mark-jerling.

11-07-2015, 09:23 AM	#63
DayBob New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	I'm updating my firmware right now. I got to the "NOW LOADING" screen and walked away for a minute. Now everything is blank and the camera looks like it turned itself off. Never saw the "COMPLETE" message. Can I turn it off and back on? Worried at the moment.

11-07-2015, 09:25 AM	#64
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by DayBob I'm updating my firmware right now. I got to the "NOW LOADING" screen and walked away for a minute. Now everything is blank and the camera looks like it turned itself off. Never saw the "COMPLETE" message. Can I turn it off and back on? Worried at the moment. 'COMPLETE' only displays very (very) briefly, I missed it when updating firmware. When the screen is black after it is safe to turn camera off and on. Last edited by bertwert; 11-07-2015 at 09:31 AM.

11-07-2015, 09:26 AM - 1 Like	#65
DayBob New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	Whew! Thanks. It worked. 1.21 installed.

11-07-2015, 09:39 AM	#66
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Good!

11-07-2015, 09:40 AM	#67
KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	You use smartphone or tablet?

11-07-2015, 09:43 AM	#68
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by KDD You use smartphone or tablet? What has this got to do with updating firmware?

11-07-2015, 09:49 AM	#69
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Carol, I've just helped another forum member via skype with his update issues. If you'd like me to run through it with you, feel free to contact me on skype user name mark-jerling. Mark, thank you; I don't have Skype however. I'm still debating whether I want to risk the firmware update or not.

11-07-2015, 09:52 AM	#70
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Double post csa...

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11-07-2015, 07:33 PM	#72
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by csa Mark, thank you; I don't have Skype however. I'm still debating whether I want to risk the firmware update or not. No problem Carol. If you want help, as noted - then get Skype, (it's free) and I'll run you through it step by step.

11-07-2015, 07:51 PM	#73
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Mark, members like you are what makes this site so wonderful! I've saved your info; for when I get brave enough to do this!

11-07-2015, 08:17 PM	#74
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	I've updated 4 different Pentax bodies at least a dozen times without an issue over the past 5 years. The process is really really simple. Of course issues can happen but those issues are very very rare, otherwise I doubt Pentax would let us flash our cameras ourselves with their procedure. The key is making sure you have a fully charged (preferrably OEM) battery. Not guessing that it is full.. not turning the camera on and seeing full bars.. but sticking the battery in the charger and waiting until the light goes out. fresh. Also, I format the SD card with the camera before flashing.. that way I know the camera knows the format/file structure of the card. If it really freaks you out, perhaps let the repair facility do it for you under warranty (CLA). But that really shouldn't be necessary...

11-08-2015, 02:17 AM	#75
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by csa Mark, members like you are what makes this site so wonderful! I've saved your info; for when I get brave enough to do this! No worries!