Problem with firmware

mysterick · 12-06-2022, 10:59 AM

I get this error:

"The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “fwdc233b.bin” can’t be read or written.
(Error code -36)"

I have used two different formatted cards. The camera still operates on FW 160.

Last edited by mysterick; 12-06-2022 at 11:11 AM.

Not a Number · 12-06-2022, 11:12 AM

Sounds like the file or card is corrupt. I would download the firmware again and try it on a different card.

mysterick · 12-06-2022, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Sounds like the file or card is corrupt. I would download the firmware again and try it on a different card.

I did download the file again as well. Both cards seem to work well otherwise.

**jumbleview** · 12-06-2022, 11:48 AM

The error tells that fwdc233b.bin file is missing on card. Which computer do you use to download firmware: PC or MAC? Can you show screen shot of the command prompt of the card after file is copied to the card? Should be something like this:

Attached Images

mysterick · 12-06-2022, 12:23 PM

running Ventura 13.0.1

---------- Post added 12-06-22 at 02:39 PM ----------

I guess I'm out of attachment space on PF.

Not a Number · 12-06-2022, 12:58 PM

Ok, Mac OS. I found this, maybe will help:

"Error Code -36" on a Mac | What Causes It and How to Fix It

**subsea** · 12-06-2022, 01:52 PM - **1 Like**

Did you format the SD cards in your camera or on your Mac? I'd recommend doing it in the camera, not the Mac. I also use macOS 13.0.1 and had no problems. Since you've got the .bin, you obviously were able to unzip the file successfully on your Mac. I formatted the SD card in my camera (K-3III), inserted the formatted SD card into the Mac and copied the .bin file to it. Then inserted the SD card into the camera, as instructed, and was able to install the firmware without any errors. Also, I recommend using an SD card that is at least 8GB.

C_Jones · 12-06-2022, 01:58 PM

I would agree that formatting the card in the camera that is going to utilize it prior to doing the update is a wise idea. Also make sure the bin file is in the root directory of the sd card and that it is not in a folder so that the camera will easily recognize it.

mysterick · 12-06-2022, 03:32 PM - **2 Likes**

All is good again. Before I saw the three above posts I re-formatted the sd card in the camera (as I had done previously), got rid of all current downloaded material and started over. Copied the bin file to the root drive, it showed up in the DCIM folder. I put the card back in the camera and vwala...it worked. I'm now updated to V. 170! Now, I just need to get my but out and shoot. Thank you all-your mental energy did the trick!!!

12-06-2022, 10:59 AM	#1
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 558	Problem with firmware I get this error: "The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “fwdc233b.bin” can’t be read or written. (Error code -36)" I have used two different formatted cards. The camera still operates on FW 160. Last edited by mysterick; 12-06-2022 at 11:11 AM.

12-06-2022, 12:23 PM	#5
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 558 Original Poster	Mac running Ventura 13.0.1 ---------- Post added 12-06-22 at 02:39 PM ---------- I guess I'm out of attachment space on PF.

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12-06-2022, 11:12 AM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 9,703	Sounds like the file or card is corrupt. I would download the firmware again and try it on a different card.

12-06-2022, 11:30 AM	#3
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 558 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number Sounds like the file or card is corrupt. I would download the firmware again and try it on a different card. I did download the file again as well. Both cards seem to work well otherwise.

12-06-2022, 11:48 AM	#4
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 959	The error tells that fwdc233b.bin file is missing on card. Which computer do you use to download firmware: PC or MAC? Can you show screen shot of the command prompt of the card after file is copied to the card? Should be something like this: Attached Images

12-06-2022, 12:58 PM	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 9,703	Ok, Mac OS. I found this, maybe will help: "Error Code -36" on a Mac \| What Causes It and How to Fix It

12-06-2022, 01:52 PM - 1 Like	#7
subsea Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Commack, NY Posts: 2,399	Did you format the SD cards in your camera or on your Mac? I'd recommend doing it in the camera, not the Mac. I also use macOS 13.0.1 and had no problems. Since you've got the .bin, you obviously were able to unzip the file successfully on your Mac. I formatted the SD card in my camera (K-3III), inserted the formatted SD card into the Mac and copied the .bin file to it. Then inserted the SD card into the camera, as instructed, and was able to install the firmware without any errors. Also, I recommend using an SD card that is at least 8GB.

12-06-2022, 01:58 PM	#8
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,812	I would agree that formatting the card in the camera that is going to utilize it prior to doing the update is a wise idea. Also make sure the bin file is in the root directory of the sd card and that it is not in a folder so that the camera will easily recognize it.

12-06-2022, 03:32 PM - 2 Likes	#9
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 558 Original Poster	All is good again. Before I saw the three above posts I re-formatted the sd card in the camera (as I had done previously), got rid of all current downloaded material and started over. Copied the bin file to the root drive, it showed up in the DCIM folder. I put the card back in the camera and vwala...it worked. I'm now updated to V. 170! Now, I just need to get my but out and shoot. Thank you all-your mental energy did the trick!!!

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