Urgently need help with firmware update K3 please !

**jpzk** · 07-26-2015, 06:42 AM

Hi all !!

I have just downloaded and copied the K3 latest firmware (fwdc220b.bin) to a (formatted) SD card and the file size "should be" 14,047 KB.
Once on the card, however, it is now 16,444 KB ??
There is also a DCIM file in there (empty of course).
One last question: why is this showing as fwdc220b.bin and not as fwdc221b.bin ???

Is it still safe to proceed with the update on the camera ?

Thanks and any quick answer would be greatly appreciated.

JP

derekkite · 07-26-2015, 07:00 AM

16838656 May 12 10:38 fwdc220b.bin

This worked for me.

aleonx3 · 07-26-2015, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Hi all !!

I have just downloaded and copied the K3 latest firmware (fwdc220b.bin) to a (formatted) SD card and the file size "should be" 14,047 KB.
Once on the card, however, it is now 16,444 KB ??
There is also a DCIM file in there (empty of course).
One last question: why is this showing as fwdc220b.bin and not as fwdc221b.bin ???

Is it still safe to proceed with the update on the camera ?

Thanks and any quick answer would be greatly appreciated.

JP

JP, the latest firmware (ver1.21) is indeed fwdc220b and after you un-compress the file it would be 16444kb. Make sure the file is copied to the root directory, same level as the DCIM file folder. Also, make sure the battery is fresh (fully charged).

Lille Ulven · 07-26-2015, 08:36 AM

And if you haven't started your update yet: make sure entering the sleep mode of your camera after a certain time is turned off. (menu/settings/3/auto power off).

Adam · 07-26-2015, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Hi all !!

I have just downloaded and copied the K3 latest firmware (fwdc220b.bin) to a (formatted) SD card and the file size "should be" 14,047 KB.
Once on the card, however, it is now 16,444 KB ??
There is also a DCIM file in there (empty of course).
One last question: why is this showing as fwdc220b.bin and not as fwdc221b.bin ???

Is it still safe to proceed with the update on the camera ?

Thanks and any quick answer would be greatly appreciated.

JP

If the camera recognizes it, then yes. The size on disk may differ from the actual filesize due to the filesystem on the card.

**jpzk** · 07-26-2015, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by aleonx3

JP, the latest firmware (ver1.21) is indeed fwdc220b and after you un-compress the file it would be 16444kb. Make sure the file is copied to the root directory, same level as the DCIM file folder. Also, make sure the battery is fresh (fully charged).

Originally posted by Lille Ulven

And if you haven't started your update yet: make sure entering the sleep mode of your camera after a certain time is turned off. (menu/settings/3/auto power off).

Originally posted by derekkite

16838656 May 12 10:38 fwdc220b.bin

This worked for me.

Originally posted by Adam

If the camera recognizes it, then yes. The size on disk may differ from the actual filesize due to the filesystem on the card.

Thanks for the replies !

I'll get to it ASAP.
@ Lille Ulven : why is that?

JP

Lille Ulven · 07-27-2015, 08:49 AM

jpzk you should turn of auto-sleep because else you might just never get to see the "Complete" message as your screen just a split second before that went into sleep mode. And then you'll wonder if the update has completed or not if something is wrong (as you wouldn't be able to see the processed bar either)...should you press a button or would that corrupt the update...until you finally dare to press the shutter button. If you're lucky the update was indeed completed at that point if not well I don't know what would happen then...

Best of luck

Lille Ulven

redcat · 07-28-2015, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by Lille Ulven

you'll wonder if the update has completed or not if something is wrong (as you wouldn't be able to see the processed bar either)...should you press a button or would that corrupt the update...until you finally dare to press the shutter button. If you're lucky the update was indeed completed at that point if not well I don't know what would happen then...

exactly ^^ I forget to disable the auto sleep and have to install the firmware twice to be sure =))

**jpzk** · 08-12-2015, 06:20 PM

Late ... late .... late replying !
Sorry folks.

Thanks for the replies!

**K-Three** · 08-12-2015, 08:58 PM

Remember to use slot 1 for the card,
I usually leave slot 2 empty when I do FW updates, likely needlessly

07-26-2015, 06:42 AM	#1
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Urgently need help with firmware update K3 please ! Hi all !! I have just downloaded and copied the K3 latest firmware (fwdc220b.bin) to a (formatted) SD card and the file size "should be" 14,047 KB. Once on the card, however, it is now 16,444 KB ?? There is also a DCIM file in there (empty of course). One last question: why is this showing as fwdc220b.bin and not as fwdc221b.bin ??? Is it still safe to proceed with the update on the camera ? Thanks and any quick answer would be greatly appreciated. JP

07-26-2015, 12:01 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by jpzk Hi all !! I have just downloaded and copied the K3 latest firmware (fwdc220b.bin) to a (formatted) SD card and the file size "should be" 14,047 KB. Once on the card, however, it is now 16,444 KB ?? There is also a DCIM file in there (empty of course). One last question: why is this showing as fwdc220b.bin and not as fwdc221b.bin ??? Is it still safe to proceed with the update on the camera ? Thanks and any quick answer would be greatly appreciated. JP If the camera recognizes it, then yes. The size on disk may differ from the actual filesize due to the filesystem on the card. 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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07-26-2015, 07:00 AM	#2
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	16838656 May 12 10:38 fwdc220b.bin This worked for me.

07-26-2015, 07:00 AM	#3
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by jpzk Hi all !! I have just downloaded and copied the K3 latest firmware (fwdc220b.bin) to a (formatted) SD card and the file size "should be" 14,047 KB. Once on the card, however, it is now 16,444 KB ?? There is also a DCIM file in there (empty of course). One last question: why is this showing as fwdc220b.bin and not as fwdc221b.bin ??? Is it still safe to proceed with the update on the camera ? Thanks and any quick answer would be greatly appreciated. JP JP, the latest firmware (ver1.21) is indeed fwdc220b and after you un-compress the file it would be 16444kb. Make sure the file is copied to the root directory, same level as the DCIM file folder. Also, make sure the battery is fresh (fully charged).

07-26-2015, 08:36 AM	#4
Lille Ulven New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	And if you haven't started your update yet: make sure entering the sleep mode of your camera after a certain time is turned off. (menu/settings/3/auto power off).

07-26-2015, 07:32 PM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by aleonx3 JP, the latest firmware (ver1.21) is indeed fwdc220b and after you un-compress the file it would be 16444kb. Make sure the file is copied to the root directory, same level as the DCIM file folder. Also, make sure the battery is fresh (fully charged). Originally posted by Lille Ulven And if you haven't started your update yet: make sure entering the sleep mode of your camera after a certain time is turned off. (menu/settings/3/auto power off). Originally posted by derekkite 16838656 May 12 10:38 fwdc220b.bin This worked for me. Originally posted by Adam If the camera recognizes it, then yes. The size on disk may differ from the actual filesize due to the filesystem on the card. Thanks for the replies ! I'll get to it ASAP. @ Lille Ulven : why is that? JP

07-27-2015, 08:49 AM	#7
Lille Ulven New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	jpzk you should turn of auto-sleep because else you might just never get to see the "Complete" message as your screen just a split second before that went into sleep mode. And then you'll wonder if the update has completed or not if something is wrong (as you wouldn't be able to see the processed bar either)...should you press a button or would that corrupt the update...until you finally dare to press the shutter button. If you're lucky the update was indeed completed at that point if not well I don't know what would happen then... Best of luck Lille Ulven

07-28-2015, 01:25 AM	#8
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by Lille Ulven you'll wonder if the update has completed or not if something is wrong (as you wouldn't be able to see the processed bar either)...should you press a button or would that corrupt the update...until you finally dare to press the shutter button. If you're lucky the update was indeed completed at that point if not well I don't know what would happen then... exactly ^^ I forget to disable the auto sleep and have to install the firmware twice to be sure =))

08-12-2015, 06:20 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Late ... late .... late replying ! Sorry folks. Thanks for the replies!

08-12-2015, 08:58 PM	#10
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Remember to use slot 1 for the card, I usually leave slot 2 empty when I do FW updates, likely needlessly