K-7 Firmware update problem!

DonRicklin · 01-13-2011, 10:35 AM

I just got the firmware update email and went to do the update on my K-7.
Downloaded. Put it on my SD card in the and followed the instructions for starting the update on my camera. It has been saying

Quote:

UPDATING

PHASE 1/2

For minutes now, and not the "approximately 90~150 seconds to complete update" quoted from the instructions.

What do I do now????

Don

RBellavance · 01-13-2011, 10:48 AM

It's not looking good... FWIW, I updated my K-7 earlier and had no problem. It took under 2 minutes.

Has the progress bar moved at all ? I guess you can wait a bit more, but at some point you'll have to turn the camera off and hope for the best (or you can wait until the battery runs out, but the end result will be the same). Unfortunately, there's a big chance it will now be unusable and will require servicing by Pentax.

Monobod · 01-13-2011, 10:51 AM

Was the memory card freshly formatted or did it have other stuff in the root directory?
I always worry about this happening, it can be expensive and annoying getting it serviced.

DonRicklin · 01-13-2011, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by Monobod

Was the memory card freshly formatted or did it have other stuff in the root directory?
I always worry about this happening, it can be expensive and annoying getting it serviced.

Freshly formatted! No Movement on Bar and battery is quite fresh!

Don

DonRicklin · 01-13-2011, 11:05 AM

Also posted at K-7 Firmware Update-Help

Since the progress bar seemed not to have moved, I decided to try just turning the camera off! Voila, no upgrade. Not stuck! Whoopy!

But now I am hesitant to try again! Currently running Pentax K-7 1.03!

YMMV

Don

Adam · 01-13-2011, 11:06 AM

1.03 > 1.11 can take a while longer than normal because it's a point upgrade. Try formatting the card and running it again - I remember mine took about 5 minutes.

DonRicklin · 01-13-2011, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Adam

1.03 > 1.11 can take a while longer than normal because it's a point upgrade. Try formatting the card and running it again - I remember mine took about 5 minutes.

Thanks for the reply! I will try again at home when I can put the camera on the AC adaptor and start fresh with a recopy of the upgrade to another card!

I will post results as I go along!

Don

JeffJS · 01-13-2011, 12:56 PM

Sounds like the update Never got going for some reason. I wouldn't repeat that shutdown experiment if the progress bar has moved (indicating it's working). I understand though. At some point you'll have to shut it off or let it power down regardless of what happens.

FWIW, also, I've NEVER formatted the card before doing the update. I simply make sure that the BIN file is in the right place. That may someday be to my peril but for now, no issues (multiple cameras and updates).

RBellavance · 01-13-2011, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

FWIW, also, I've NEVER formatted the card before doing the update. I simply make sure that the BIN file is in the right place. That may someday be to my peril but for now, no issues (multiple cameras and updates).

I have never formatted the card beforehand either.

Here is what I do:
- copy the firmware file to the SD card (in a card reader on my PC)
- unmount (or otherwise "Safely Remove Hardware") the SD card and take it out of the card reader
- reinsert the SD card in the card reader
- verify that the firmware file has the same checksum on the card and on my hard drive (I use the "md5sum" program on Linux)
- unmount (or otherwise "Safely Remove Hardware") the SD card once more
- insert SD card in camera and upgrade firmware

I have installed every firmware upgrade of the K10D and the K-7 to date using the above procedure, and I have never had a failure.

01-13-2011, 10:35 AM	#1
DonRicklin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 29	K-7 Firmware update problem! I just got the firmware update email and went to do the update on my K-7. Downloaded. Put it on my SD card in the and followed the instructions for starting the update on my camera. It has been saying Quote: UPDATING PHASE 1/2 For minutes now, and not the "approximately 90~150 seconds to complete update" quoted from the instructions. What do I do now???? Don

01-13-2011, 11:06 AM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	1.03 > 1.11 can take a while longer than normal because it's a point upgrade. Try formatting the card and running it again - I remember mine took about 5 minutes. 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:

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01-13-2011, 10:48 AM	#2
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	It's not looking good... FWIW, I updated my K-7 earlier and had no problem. It took under 2 minutes. Has the progress bar moved at all ? I guess you can wait a bit more, but at some point you'll have to turn the camera off and hope for the best (or you can wait until the battery runs out, but the end result will be the same). Unfortunately, there's a big chance it will now be unusable and will require servicing by Pentax.

01-13-2011, 10:51 AM	#3
Monobod Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Suffolk, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 49	Was the memory card freshly formatted or did it have other stuff in the root directory? I always worry about this happening, it can be expensive and annoying getting it serviced.

01-13-2011, 10:55 AM	#4
DonRicklin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 29 Original Poster	Originally posted by Monobod Was the memory card freshly formatted or did it have other stuff in the root directory? I always worry about this happening, it can be expensive and annoying getting it serviced. Freshly formatted! No Movement on Bar and battery is quite fresh! Don

01-13-2011, 11:05 AM	#5
DonRicklin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 29 Original Poster	Also posted at K-7 Firmware Update-Help Since the progress bar seemed not to have moved, I decided to try just turning the camera off! Voila, no upgrade. Not stuck! Whoopy! But now I am hesitant to try again! Currently running Pentax K-7 1.03! YMMV Don

01-13-2011, 11:12 AM	#7
DonRicklin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 29 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam 1.03 > 1.11 can take a while longer than normal because it's a point upgrade. Try formatting the card and running it again - I remember mine took about 5 minutes. Thanks for the reply! I will try again at home when I can put the camera on the AC adaptor and start fresh with a recopy of the upgrade to another card! I will post results as I go along! Don

01-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#8
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Sounds like the update Never got going for some reason. I wouldn't repeat that shutdown experiment if the progress bar has moved (indicating it's working). I understand though. At some point you'll have to shut it off or let it power down regardless of what happens. FWIW, also, I've NEVER formatted the card before doing the update. I simply make sure that the BIN file is in the right place. That may someday be to my peril but for now, no issues (multiple cameras and updates).

01-13-2011, 01:03 PM	#9
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by JeffJS FWIW, also, I've NEVER formatted the card before doing the update. I simply make sure that the BIN file is in the right place. That may someday be to my peril but for now, no issues (multiple cameras and updates). I have never formatted the card beforehand either. Here is what I do: - copy the firmware file to the SD card (in a card reader on my PC) - unmount (or otherwise "Safely Remove Hardware") the SD card and take it out of the card reader - reinsert the SD card in the card reader - verify that the firmware file has the same checksum on the card and on my hard drive (I use the "md5sum" program on Linux) - unmount (or otherwise "Safely Remove Hardware") the SD card once more - insert SD card in camera and upgrade firmware I have installed every firmware upgrade of the K10D and the K-7 to date using the above procedure, and I have never had a failure.