Firmware update HELP

billy moon · 03-07-2014, 04:27 AM

Pentax K5ll..........Mac...........The update file will not stay in the SD card icon, it bounces back to the desktop. The card is formatted. I use Mac and did download the Mac version.

" Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.

The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.

[K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware. "

Adam · 03-07-2014, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by billy moon

Pentax K5ll..........Mac...........The update file will not stay in the SD card icon, it bounces back to the desktop. The card is formatted. I use Mac and did download the Mac version.

" Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.

The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.

[K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware. "

Is the lock switch on the card enabled by chance? That would explain why the file doesn't want to stay there.

If you're using an SDXC card, its exFAT filesystem may have certain compatibility issues with your Mac if you're running an OS older than 10.6.5 (Snow Leopard).

billy moon · 03-07-2014, 05:19 AM

the card is unlocked....SanDisk SD HC 1

**Ash** · 03-07-2014, 05:38 AM

It wouldn't make sense for the file not to be able to be copied onto your SD card. Check the privileges on the card (locked or unlocked) and try on another computer if possible.

billy moon · 03-07-2014, 05:38 AM

Tried another formatted card...........same thing happens.

Eager to update......my current version is 1.00. Hoping it may correct some focusing issues (in the studio only for some reason) with my DA 20-40

sterretje · 03-07-2014, 06:48 AM

Just a side note (probably not related to a your problem).

Originally posted by billy moon

The download file is self-extracting.

It's not self extracting. The mac version is a zip file, not an exe file.

billy moon · 03-07-2014, 10:22 AM

This quote is from download page. And yes it is a zip but then becomes Fwdc216b.bin when download is complete " The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.

[K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware. "

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/253...#ixzz2vIYtBh00

rockmaster1964 · 03-08-2014, 06:02 AM

Try doing the move from the download folder to your card in finder instead of the desktop.

billy moon · 03-09-2014, 06:53 AM

Thanks, tried that also. Again the same thing the downloaded icon just bounces back....has a circle with line through it just as before. I have done this in the past with K5 a couple of times without any issues although I don't remember quite how it worked. It seemed I opened the download first but not really sure it was quite a while ago.

**Jacquot** · 03-09-2014, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by billy moon

Thanks, tried that also. Again the same thing the downloaded icon just bounces back....has a circle with line through it just as before. I have done this in the past with K5 a couple of times without any issues although I don't remember quite how it worked. It seemed I opened the download first but not really sure it was quite a while ago.

FWIW, I have had exactly the same problem. I have never been able to update the firmware for the K-30, the file will not copy to the card's root directory, just moves back to the desktop. I'm using a MB Air with 10.6.8.

**monochrome** · 03-09-2014, 09:31 AM

Try downloading the .exe file DIRECTLY to the card and letting it self-extract there instead of downloading to your computer drive or desktop, extracting, and moving the .bin file.

If that doesn't work I suspect the Permssions for the card or card drive on your computer are set to READ_ONLY or there is an issue with the card drive or card reader.

billy moon · 03-10-2014, 04:46 PM

monochrome
Try downloading the .exe file DIRECTLY to the card and letting it self-extract there instead of downloading to your computer drive or desktop, extracting, and moving the .bin file.

Not sure how to do it that way. I have a Mac 10.6.8 and the download window, with past downloads also, opens up as the file downloads.

sterretje · 03-10-2014, 08:42 PM

You can't use the exe on a Mac

Disclaimer: not familiar with Mac at all

The idea however is good; copy the zip file to the root of the memory card and extract it (to the root of the memory card). It will also extract the readme.txt to the card, but that should not pose a problem.
Alternatively (and you can try that first), you can extract the zip directly to the memory card.

Can you try another card? Can you try another computer?

PS
What does a circle with a line through it mean on Mac?

03-07-2014, 04:27 AM	#1
billy moon Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 45	Firmware update HELP Pentax K5ll..........Mac...........The update file will not stay in the SD card icon, it bounces back to the desktop. The card is formatted. I use Mac and did download the Mac version. " Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software. The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. [K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware. "

03-07-2014, 04:34 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by billy moon Pentax K5ll..........Mac...........The update file will not stay in the SD card icon, it bounces back to the desktop. The card is formatted. I use Mac and did download the Mac version. " Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software. The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. [K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware. " Is the lock switch on the card enabled by chance? That would explain why the file doesn't want to stay there. If you're using an SDXC card, its exFAT filesystem may have certain compatibility issues with your Mac if you're running an OS older than 10.6.5 (Snow Leopard). 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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03-07-2014, 05:19 AM	#3
billy moon Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 45 Original Poster	the card is unlocked....SanDisk SD HC 1

03-07-2014, 05:38 AM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	It wouldn't make sense for the file not to be able to be copied onto your SD card. Check the privileges on the card (locked or unlocked) and try on another computer if possible.

03-07-2014, 06:48 AM	#6
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Just a side note (probably not related to a your problem). Originally posted by billy moon The download file is self-extracting. It's not self extracting. The mac version is a zip file, not an exe file.

03-07-2014, 10:22 AM	#7
billy moon Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 45 Original Poster	This quote is from download page. And yes it is a zip but then becomes Fwdc216b.bin when download is complete " The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted. [K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware. " Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/253...#ixzz2vIYtBh00

03-08-2014, 06:02 AM	#8
rockmaster1964 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frisco Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	Try doing the move from the download folder to your card in finder instead of the desktop.

03-09-2014, 06:53 AM	#9
billy moon Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 45 Original Poster	Thanks, tried that also. Again the same thing the downloaded icon just bounces back....has a circle with line through it just as before. I have done this in the past with K5 a couple of times without any issues although I don't remember quite how it worked. It seemed I opened the download first but not really sure it was quite a while ago.

03-09-2014, 08:20 AM	#10
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by billy moon Thanks, tried that also. Again the same thing the downloaded icon just bounces back....has a circle with line through it just as before. I have done this in the past with K5 a couple of times without any issues although I don't remember quite how it worked. It seemed I opened the download first but not really sure it was quite a while ago. FWIW, I have had exactly the same problem. I have never been able to update the firmware for the K-30, the file will not copy to the card's root directory, just moves back to the desktop. I'm using a MB Air with 10.6.8.

03-09-2014, 09:31 AM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Try downloading the .exe file DIRECTLY to the card and letting it self-extract there instead of downloading to your computer drive or desktop, extracting, and moving the .bin file. If that doesn't work I suspect the Permssions for the card or card drive on your computer are set to READ_ONLY or there is an issue with the card drive or card reader.

03-10-2014, 04:46 PM	#12
billy moon Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 45 Original Poster	monochrome Try downloading the .exe file DIRECTLY to the card and letting it self-extract there instead of downloading to your computer drive or desktop, extracting, and moving the .bin file. Not sure how to do it that way. I have a Mac 10.6.8 and the download window, with past downloads also, opens up as the file downloads.

03-10-2014, 08:42 PM	#13
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	You can't use the exe on a Mac Disclaimer: not familiar with Mac at all The idea however is good; copy the zip file to the root of the memory card and extract it (to the root of the memory card). It will also extract the readme.txt to the card, but that should not pose a problem. Alternatively (and you can try that first), you can extract the zip directly to the memory card. Can you try another card? Can you try another computer? PS What does a circle with a line through it mean on Mac?