Firmware Fail

**JimD** · 10-14-2016, 05:29 AM

I've just downloaded the Fwdc230b.bin file to the SD card, put it in my K3II and switched the power on whilst pressing in the menu button. The display comes on as usual. It doesn't refer to any updates or firmware.
The menu and all of the other buttons appear to react as they should in every other instance.

Any ideas ?

**UncleVanya** · 10-14-2016, 06:01 AM

The card is in slot 1?

calsan · 10-14-2016, 06:04 AM

Maybe watch this video and see if there's a step you're missing?
Pentax K-3 II Firmware v1.10 Released - Firmware Updates | PentaxForums.com

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Edit - good call UncleVanya!

fwbigd · 10-14-2016, 06:06 AM

Have you checked to see what version of firmware you are running. The latest (version 1.10) may already be loaded on the camera.

Oldbayrunner · 10-14-2016, 06:17 AM

Did you download the .bin file to the root directory of your SD card? If not it the camera wont recognize it.

**JimD** · 10-14-2016, 10:13 AM

Thanks guys. A problem with the first file I think. I deleted it from my laptop and started again from scratch. Everything fine now.

10-14-2016, 05:29 AM	#1
JimD Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 187	Firmware Fail I've just downloaded the Fwdc230b.bin file to the SD card, put it in my K3II and switched the power on whilst pressing in the menu button. The display comes on as usual. It doesn't refer to any updates or firmware. The menu and all of the other buttons appear to react as they should in every other instance. Any ideas ?

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10-14-2016, 06:01 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	The card is in slot 1?

10-14-2016, 06:04 AM	#3
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,549	Maybe watch this video and see if there's a step you're missing? Pentax K-3 II Firmware v1.10 Released - Firmware Updates \| PentaxForums.com -- Edit - good call UncleVanya!

10-14-2016, 06:06 AM	#4
fwbigd Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 339	Have you checked to see what version of firmware you are running. The latest (version 1.10) may already be loaded on the camera.

10-14-2016, 06:17 AM	#5
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	Did you download the .bin file to the root directory of your SD card? If not it the camera wont recognize it.

10-14-2016, 10:13 AM	#6
JimD Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 187 Original Poster	Thanks guys. A problem with the first file I think. I deleted it from my laptop and started again from scratch. Everything fine now.