Greetings Can anybody help a newbie with brick after update.

Harry-bigtash · 02-20-2021, 10:44 PM

Purched a second hand K-x and joined here for help etc as new to photography. Saw update info so checked and camera had ver 1.01 so downloaded from here the update, prepared the sd card, charged up the batteries. Started update and seemed OK then screen pixelated and eventually went blank. Left overnight and in the morning it was blank and would not switch on. Fitted new fully charged batteries and still no thing lights up. When I press shutter release lense tries to focus and shutter action happens but nothing else. Flash wont come up either. Have I now got a bricked camera and if so how do I fix it?

**sergysergy** · 02-20-2021, 10:52 PM

Welcome, Harry. Have you tried to install the update again?

Unregistered User 8 · 02-20-2021, 11:19 PM

Hi Harry, welcome from Australia. As you say the lens tries to focus and the shutter fires, it seems unlikely that the camera has " bricked."
I suggest you get a good quality SD card and start over. Follow the tutorial below to the letter, and see if that helps. If not, the cost of repairing an older model like yours is not a good investment IMO. Good luck.

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**Kerrowdown** · 02-21-2021, 05:41 AM

Welcome to the forum, hope you get your issue resolved promptly

**Michail_P** · 02-21-2021, 09:53 AM

Welcome to the forums, greetings from Greece!

VSTAR · 02-21-2021, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by Michail_P

Welcome to the forums, greetings from Greece!

Hi Harry, if your Kx worked before the update then it is not a brick, just a glitch in the download. Reload the software update onto an SD card again (maybe a different one that has been reformatted). New batteries, maybe use a set of lithium just to be on the safe side in case rechargeable ones get slightly low during software installation and unit shutting down. Once reinstalled it should work fine, theoretically.

Harry-bigtash · 03-06-2021, 04:51 PM

Not possible to format card on camera as IT'S A BRICK due to update from this site. Thoroughly annoyed that your update caused me to no longer have a working camera. What do you propose to do to rectify this situation quickly.

MarkJerling · 03-06-2021, 05:14 PM

Hi Harry. The updates are not "ours". They belong to Ricoh and are hosted on their site. The update information specifically states that the update is carried out at your own risk.

As an aside, if it is bricked, there should be no attempt to focus or otherwise. It would be totally dead.

VSTAR · 03-07-2021, 06:17 PM

Someone can correct me if I am not correct....can’t Harry use an SD card that is formatted in his computer and not in the camera? The camera is simply looking for the BIN file??

If I am correct, then Harry, put an SD card in your computer, right click it, hit format for the card. Then download the Ricoh firmware file, unzip, transfer necessary file to the card. Then card into the camera and follow instructions on line.

Have you done that yet????

**i_trax** · 03-07-2021, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Harry-bigtash

Purched a second hand K-x and joined here for help etc as new to photography. Saw update info so checked and camera had ver 1.01 so downloaded from here the update, prepared the sd card, charged up the batteries. Started update and seemed OK then screen pixelated and eventually went blank. Left overnight and in the morning it was blank and would not switch on. Fitted new fully charged batteries and still no thing lights up. When I press shutter release lense tries to focus and shutter action happens but nothing else. Flash wont come up either. Have I now got a bricked camera and if so how do I fix it?

Right , all that does not make any sense. I do not have K-x any more but from memories and experience with other Pentaxes.
The flash release button is purely mechanical , nothing to do with batteries or firmware.
The camera is not bricked, the bricked = totally dead.
There is an "INFO" button on the back of the camera , you can completely disengage / disable the back LCD screen.
There is a manual for K-x in-there , please download it and have a look:
Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

---------- Post added 03-08-21 at 10:04 ----------

Originally posted by VSTAR

Someone can correct me if I am not correct....can’t Harry use an SD card that is formatted in his computer and not in the camera? The camera is simply looking for the BIN file??

If I am correct, then Harry, put an SD card in your computer, right click it, hit format for the card. Then download the Ricoh firmware file, unzip, transfer necessary file to the card. Then card into the camera and follow instructions on line.

Have you done that yet????

yes , you can format SD card on PC or Mac computer.
just make sure that firmware data is unzipped and the wdc206b.bin file is place into the root directory on your SD card.
Follow the instructions:
Latest K-x Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING
PLESE NOTE : there is mistake in-there , the :
"the route directory" means ( should be ) " the root directory"

ShutterPro · 04-27-2021, 01:52 PM

Welcome to the forum!

**Photos-by-Chas** · 04-27-2021, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by Harry-bigtash

Purched a second hand K-x and joined here for help etc as new to photography. Saw update info so checked and camera had ver 1.01 so downloaded from here the update, prepared the sd card, charged up the batteries. Started update and seemed OK then screen pixelated and eventually went blank. Left overnight and in the morning it was blank and would not switch on. Fitted new fully charged batteries and still no thing lights up. When I press shutter release lense tries to focus and shutter action happens but nothing else. Flash wont come up either. Have I now got a bricked camera and if so how do I fix it?

I've read through this thread and unfortunately have no idea of what you can do to correct your problem. I have two Kx cameras, both updated to the current version without problems. It is a good camera and mine have given me many good photos. Wishing you luck with this dilemma.

**i_trax** · 04-27-2021, 07:41 PM - **1 Like**

are we resurrecting the old dead threads here?
I know everyone needs to get the magic number "6".

archaeodude · 04-27-2021, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

are we resurrecting the old dead threads here?
I know everyone needs to get the magic number "6".

Didn't you know you're not supposed to actually LOOK at the dates of posts before you quote or reply to them? That would be a little silly, wouldn't it?

LittleSkink · 04-28-2021, 01:19 AM

did OP get this sorted?

I find firmware updates on anything nerve wracking these days - be good to know this got resolved

02-20-2021, 10:44 PM	#1
Harry-bigtash New Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: South Ayrshire Posts: 2	Greetings Can anybody help a newbie with brick after update. Purched a second hand K-x and joined here for help etc as new to photography. Saw update info so checked and camera had ver 1.01 so downloaded from here the update, prepared the sd card, charged up the batteries. Started update and seemed OK then screen pixelated and eventually went blank. Left overnight and in the morning it was blank and would not switch on. Fitted new fully charged batteries and still no thing lights up. When I press shutter release lense tries to focus and shutter action happens but nothing else. Flash wont come up either. Have I now got a bricked camera and if so how do I fix it?

03-07-2021, 06:51 PM	#10
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	K-x still very enjoyable camera Originally posted by Harry-bigtash Purched a second hand K-x and joined here for help etc as new to photography. Saw update info so checked and camera had ver 1.01 so downloaded from here the update, prepared the sd card, charged up the batteries. Started update and seemed OK then screen pixelated and eventually went blank. Left overnight and in the morning it was blank and would not switch on. Fitted new fully charged batteries and still no thing lights up. When I press shutter release lense tries to focus and shutter action happens but nothing else. Flash wont come up either. Have I now got a bricked camera and if so how do I fix it? Right , all that does not make any sense. I do not have K-x any more but from memories and experience with other Pentaxes. The flash release button is purely mechanical , nothing to do with batteries or firmware. The camera is not bricked, the bricked = totally dead. There is an "INFO" button on the back of the camera , you can completely disengage / disable the back LCD screen. There is a manual for K-x in-there , please download it and have a look: Operation Manuals Download : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING ---------- Post added 03-08-21 at 10:04 ---------- Originally posted by VSTAR Someone can correct me if I am not correct....can’t Harry use an SD card that is formatted in his computer and not in the camera? The camera is simply looking for the BIN file?? If I am correct, then Harry, put an SD card in your computer, right click it, hit format for the card. Then download the Ricoh firmware file, unzip, transfer necessary file to the card. Then card into the camera and follow instructions on line. Have you done that yet???? yes , you can format SD card on PC or Mac computer. just make sure that firmware data is unzipped and the wdc206b.bin file is place into the root directory on your SD card. Follow the instructions: Latest K-x Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING PLESE NOTE : there is mistake in-there , the : "the route directory" means ( should be ) " the root directory"

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02-20-2021, 10:52 PM	#2
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	Welcome, Harry. Have you tried to install the update again?

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02-21-2021, 11:55 AM	#6
VSTAR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 390	Originally posted by Michail_P Welcome to the forums, greetings from Greece! Hi Harry, if your Kx worked before the update then it is not a brick, just a glitch in the download. Reload the software update onto an SD card again (maybe a different one that has been reformatted). New batteries, maybe use a set of lithium just to be on the safe side in case rechargeable ones get slightly low during software installation and unit shutting down. Once reinstalled it should work fine, theoretically.

03-06-2021, 04:51 PM	#7
Harry-bigtash New Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: South Ayrshire Posts: 2 Original Poster	Not possible to format card on camera as IT'S A BRICK due to update from this site. Thoroughly annoyed that your update caused me to no longer have a working camera. What do you propose to do to rectify this situation quickly.

03-06-2021, 05:14 PM	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Hi Harry. The updates are not "ours". They belong to Ricoh and are hosted on their site. The update information specifically states that the update is carried out at your own risk. As an aside, if it is bricked, there should be no attempt to focus or otherwise. It would be totally dead.

03-07-2021, 06:17 PM	#9
VSTAR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 390	Someone can correct me if I am not correct....can’t Harry use an SD card that is formatted in his computer and not in the camera? The camera is simply looking for the BIN file?? If I am correct, then Harry, put an SD card in your computer, right click it, hit format for the card. Then download the Ricoh firmware file, unzip, transfer necessary file to the card. Then card into the camera and follow instructions on line. Have you done that yet????

04-27-2021, 01:52 PM	#11
ShutterPro Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 389	Welcome to the forum!

04-27-2021, 04:27 PM	#12
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Harry-bigtash Purched a second hand K-x and joined here for help etc as new to photography. Saw update info so checked and camera had ver 1.01 so downloaded from here the update, prepared the sd card, charged up the batteries. Started update and seemed OK then screen pixelated and eventually went blank. Left overnight and in the morning it was blank and would not switch on. Fitted new fully charged batteries and still no thing lights up. When I press shutter release lense tries to focus and shutter action happens but nothing else. Flash wont come up either. Have I now got a bricked camera and if so how do I fix it? I've read through this thread and unfortunately have no idea of what you can do to correct your problem. I have two Kx cameras, both updated to the current version without problems. It is a good camera and mine have given me many good photos. Wishing you luck with this dilemma.

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	are we resurrecting the old dead threads here? I know everyone needs to get the magic number "6".

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04-27-2021, 11:55 PM	#14
archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524	Originally posted by i_trax are we resurrecting the old dead threads here? I know everyone needs to get the magic number "6". Didn't you know you're not supposed to actually LOOK at the dates of posts before you quote or reply to them? That would be a little silly, wouldn't it?

04-28-2021, 01:19 AM	#15
LittleSkink Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: t'North Photos: Albums Posts: 166	did OP get this sorted? I find firmware updates on anything nerve wracking these days - be good to know this got resolved