Problem With Firmware Update on K1MII

Smoke665 · 06-17-2019, 02:03 PM

I'm trying to update the firmware on my K1Mii from Ver. 1.02 to 1.03. I've downloaded it multiple times, saved it to different SD cards, but every time it gets to loading and kicks out with this message "Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with firmware update file.

Is there a problem with the firmware?????? Or suggestions???????????

**Mikesul** · 06-17-2019, 02:31 PM

Did you unzip the file you downloaded? That will yield a .bin file which you put in the root directory of the card.

pschlute · 06-17-2019, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Smoke665

I'm trying to update the firmware on my K1Mii from Ver. 1.02 to 1.03. I've downloaded it multiple times, saved it to different SD cards, but every time it gets to loading and kicks out with this message "Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with firmware update file.

Is there a problem with the firmware?????? Or suggestions???????????

Have you unzipped it ?

Wheatfield · 06-17-2019, 03:07 PM

As others have said, make sure you unzip the file. The unzipped folder will have the firmware update as well as a readme.
Put the firmware update into the root directory of a clean card, insert it into the correct slot, I believe it's slot #1, and follow the instructions for updating.
That should do it for you.

Smoke665 · 06-17-2019, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

As others have said, make sure you unzip the file. The unzipped folder will have the firmware update as well as a readme.
Put the firmware update into the root directory of a clean card, insert it into the correct slot, I believe it's slot #1, and follow the instructions for updating.
That should do it for you.

Hmmm, I unzipped the file but there was no readme.txt file???? Just the fwdc240b.bin file, 18MB

---------- Post added 06-17-19 at 04:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mikesul

you put in the root directory of the card

Yes I did

MarkJerling · 06-17-2019, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Smoke665

Hmmm, I unzipped the file but there was no readme.txt file???? Just the fwdc240b.bin file, 18MB

---------- Post added 06-17-19 at 04:47 PM ----------

Yes I did

Can you check - Is the bin file fwdc240b.bin 18,438 KB?

Wheatfield · 06-17-2019, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Smoke665

Hmmm, I unzipped the file but there was no readme.txt file???? Just the fwdc240b.bin file, 18MB

---------- Post added 06-17-19 at 04:47 PM ----------

Yes I did

Ok, they might be leaving out the text file, the file fwdc240b.bin is the update.

Smoke665 · 06-17-2019, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

an you check - Is the bin file fwdc240b.bin 18,438 KB?

Originally posted by Wheatfield

he file fwdc240b.bin is the update.

See attachment

MarkJerling · 06-17-2019, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by Smoke665

See attachment

Yup, I get the exact same file size as you. I can't fathom why that bin file should not work.

Smoke665 · 06-17-2019, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I can't fathom why that bin file should not work.

It almost acts like there might be corruption in the file, but I've downloaded it three times, and put it on three different cards.

MarkJerling · 06-17-2019, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Smoke665

It almost acts like there might be corruption in the file, but I've downloaded it three times, and put it on three different cards.

Yes, seems odd. I've downloaded it twice and get the same file size both times. I've not tried installing it to the K-1II yet. I may hold off.

Smoke665 · 06-17-2019, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

to the K-1II yet. I may hold off.

You only go through life once LOL Does the file size match mine?

Wait a minute. they both have the same created date, but mine says "modified" today's date, and yours says "modified" on the creation date. Mine says "accessed" on the creation date, and yours says "accessed" on today's date???? That has me confused.

MarkJerling · 06-17-2019, 05:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Smoke665

You only go through life once LOL

Yes, but I only have one K-1II.

Originally posted by Smoke665

Does the file size match mine?

Perfectly.

Originally posted by Smoke665

Wait a minute. they both have the same created date, but mine says "modified" today's date, and yours says "modified" on the creation date. Mine says "accessed" on the creation date, and yours says "accessed" on today's date???? That has me confused.

Yup, I noticed that too. It hurt my head so I went to look at other threads instead.

Smoke665 · 06-17-2019, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yup, I noticed that too. It hurt my head so I went to look at other threads instead.

Okay think it's has to do with a security feature, the little block at the bottom has to be checked to Unblock the file before you extract it. When I checked the box then extracted, all the dates remain the same as the creation date. Not going to mess with anymore tonight, but might try it tomorrow?

MarkJerling · 06-17-2019, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by Smoke665

Okay think it's has to do with a security feature, the little block at the bottom has to be checked to Unblock the file before you extract it. When I checked the box then extracted, all the dates remain the same as the creation date. Not going to mess with anymore tonight, but might try it tomorrow?

Let us know how you get on.

06-17-2019, 05:15 PM	#8
Smoke665 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 249 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling an you check - Is the bin file fwdc240b.bin 18,438 KB? Originally posted by Wheatfield he file fwdc240b.bin is the update. See attachment Last edited by Smoke665; 04-11-2020 at 02:50 PM.

06-17-2019, 05:23 PM	#9
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Smoke665 See attachment Yup, I get the exact same file size as you. I can't fathom why that bin file should not work. Attached Images

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06-17-2019, 02:03 PM	#1
Smoke665 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 249	Problem With Firmware Update on K1MII I'm trying to update the firmware on my K1Mii from Ver. 1.02 to 1.03. I've downloaded it multiple times, saved it to different SD cards, but every time it gets to loading and kicks out with this message "Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with firmware update file. Is there a problem with the firmware?????? Or suggestions???????????

06-17-2019, 02:31 PM	#2
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Did you unzip the file you downloaded? That will yield a .bin file which you put in the root directory of the card.

06-17-2019, 02:32 PM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,212	Originally posted by Smoke665 I'm trying to update the firmware on my K1Mii from Ver. 1.02 to 1.03. I've downloaded it multiple times, saved it to different SD cards, but every time it gets to loading and kicks out with this message "Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with firmware update file. Is there a problem with the firmware?????? Or suggestions??????????? Have you unzipped it ?

06-17-2019, 03:07 PM	#4
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	As others have said, make sure you unzip the file. The unzipped folder will have the firmware update as well as a readme. Put the firmware update into the root directory of a clean card, insert it into the correct slot, I believe it's slot #1, and follow the instructions for updating. That should do it for you.

06-17-2019, 04:46 PM	#5
Smoke665 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 249 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield As others have said, make sure you unzip the file. The unzipped folder will have the firmware update as well as a readme. Put the firmware update into the root directory of a clean card, insert it into the correct slot, I believe it's slot #1, and follow the instructions for updating. That should do it for you. Hmmm, I unzipped the file but there was no readme.txt file???? Just the fwdc240b.bin file, 18MB ---------- Post added 06-17-19 at 04:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mikesul you put in the root directory of the card Yes I did

06-17-2019, 04:59 PM	#6
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Smoke665 Hmmm, I unzipped the file but there was no readme.txt file???? Just the fwdc240b.bin file, 18MB ---------- Post added 06-17-19 at 04:47 PM ---------- Yes I did Can you check - Is the bin file fwdc240b.bin 18,438 KB?

06-17-2019, 05:01 PM	#7
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by Smoke665 Hmmm, I unzipped the file but there was no readme.txt file???? Just the fwdc240b.bin file, 18MB ---------- Post added 06-17-19 at 04:47 PM ---------- Yes I did Ok, they might be leaving out the text file, the file fwdc240b.bin is the update.

06-17-2019, 05:27 PM	#10
Smoke665 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 249 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling I can't fathom why that bin file should not work. It almost acts like there might be corruption in the file, but I've downloaded it three times, and put it on three different cards.

06-17-2019, 05:38 PM	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Smoke665 It almost acts like there might be corruption in the file, but I've downloaded it three times, and put it on three different cards. Yes, seems odd. I've downloaded it twice and get the same file size both times. I've not tried installing it to the K-1II yet. I may hold off.

06-17-2019, 05:41 PM	#12
Smoke665 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 249 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling to the K-1II yet. I may hold off. You only go through life once LOL Does the file size match mine? Wait a minute. they both have the same created date, but mine says "modified" today's date, and yours says "modified" on the creation date. Mine says "accessed" on the creation date, and yours says "accessed" on today's date???? That has me confused.

06-17-2019, 05:49 PM - 1 Like	#13
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Smoke665 You only go through life once LOL Yes, but I only have one K-1II. Originally posted by Smoke665 Does the file size match mine? Perfectly. Originally posted by Smoke665 Wait a minute. they both have the same created date, but mine says "modified" today's date, and yours says "modified" on the creation date. Mine says "accessed" on the creation date, and yours says "accessed" on today's date???? That has me confused. Yup, I noticed that too. It hurt my head so I went to look at other threads instead.

06-17-2019, 05:58 PM	#14
Smoke665 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 249 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Yup, I noticed that too. It hurt my head so I went to look at other threads instead. Okay think it's has to do with a security feature, the little block at the bottom has to be checked to Unblock the file before you extract it. When I checked the box then extracted, all the dates remain the same as the creation date. Not going to mess with anymore tonight, but might try it tomorrow?

06-17-2019, 06:16 PM	#15
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Smoke665 Okay think it's has to do with a security feature, the little block at the bottom has to be checked to Unblock the file before you extract it. When I checked the box then extracted, all the dates remain the same as the creation date. Not going to mess with anymore tonight, but might try it tomorrow? Let us know how you get on.