K-1 Firmware Not Updating to 1.30

reivax · 10-15-2016, 02:54 PM

I am having no luck updating the Firmware on my K-1. I have downloaded the .bin file several times, have attempted different sd cards, have followed the steps over and over again, and nothing.

I put the card in SD card slot 1, push menu as I turn on the camera, and the camera still just straight into normal shooting mode. It won't give me the option to update. This is the first time I've ever had any issues updating firmware on any of my Pentax cameras. I'm hoping someone has a solution for me. Thanks in advance!

screwdriver222 · 10-15-2016, 03:08 PM

Try formatting the card in the camera first then put the .bin file on it. Make sure you dont put it into a folder on the card.

Best of luck

Jeff

reivax · 10-15-2016, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by screwdriver222

Try formatting the card in the camera first then put the .bin file on it. Make sure you dont put it into a folder on the card.

Best of luck

Jeff

Thank you for the response. Tried it and no luck. Still not working... I can't figure it out. Could it be the filed on Ricoh's site?

Topsy · 10-15-2016, 03:48 PM

Is your camera fully loaded?

**clackers** · 10-15-2016, 03:49 PM

Look at the card from Slot 1 mounted in Windows - what's the name of the file?

reivax · 10-15-2016, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

Is your camera fully loaded?

What do you mean?

---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 03:50 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

Look at the card from Slot 1 mounted in Windows - what's the name of the file?

Using Windows 10. The filename is: fwdc228b

Topsy · 10-15-2016, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by reivax

What do you mean?

Sorry, my brain got lost in translation

What I mean is, is your camera fully charged?

reivax · 10-15-2016, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

Sorry, my brain got lost in translation

What I mean is, is your camera fully charged?

No worries. I thought you might have meant that, but wasn't sure. Yes, I fully charged the battery after the first couple of failed attempts.

cng312 · 10-15-2016, 04:03 PM

Are you sure that the bin file is the 1.30 version? Each extract from the downloaded file uses the same name.

**clackers** · 10-15-2016, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by reivax

Using Windows 10. The filename is: fwdc228b

But we need to know the rest of the filename, Reivax - turn that option on so you can see the final three characters (file association type).

While you're there check both how many bytes in size the file is and the file system the card's been formatted with (it can't be NTFS).

Adam · 10-15-2016, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by reivax

What do you mean?

---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 03:50 PM ----------

Using Windows 10. The filename is: fwdc228b

Check that the extension is .BIN (go into the windows folder options dialog and check the checkbox for displaying file extensions).

It's quite likely that the file isn't named correctly.

reivax · 10-15-2016, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Check that the extension is .BIN (go into the windows folder options dialog and check the checkbox for displaying file extensions).

It's quite likely that the file isn't named correctly.

It is named .bin. Really weird that it's not working...

**monochrome** · 10-15-2016, 05:35 PM

And you are copying the .bin file to the Root directory, not inside the DCIM folder, correct?

**monochrome** · 10-15-2016, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by cng312

Are you sure that the bin file is the 1.30 version? Each extract from the downloaded file uses the same name.

And this ^^. I did that once

reivax · 10-15-2016, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

And you are copying the .bin file to the Root directory, not inside the DCIM folder, correct?

Yeah, I have tried doing so on three different SD cards. No luck.

---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 05:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

And this ^^. I did that once

I made sure to delete any other files that I could confuse it with.

---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 05:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

But we need to know the rest of the filename, Reivax - turn that option on so you can see the final three characters (file association type).

While you're there check both how many bytes in size the file is and the file system the card's been formatted with (it can't be NTFS).

fwdc228b.bin

Size: 18,438 KB
Compressed: 8,570

(I tried both extracting and not extracting the file. None provide luck)

---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 05:47 PM ----------

I know this makes no sense, but I figured it out (kind of). Out of desperation, I borrowed a macbook, downloaded the file, transferred it to an SD card and it worked on the first try. Maybe it's a problem with Windows 10?

10-15-2016, 02:54 PM	#1
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826	K-1 Firmware Not Updating to 1.30 I am having no luck updating the Firmware on my K-1. I have downloaded the .bin file several times, have attempted different sd cards, have followed the steps over and over again, and nothing. I put the card in SD card slot 1, push menu as I turn on the camera, and the camera still just straight into normal shooting mode. It won't give me the option to update. This is the first time I've ever had any issues updating firmware on any of my Pentax cameras. I'm hoping someone has a solution for me. Thanks in advance!

10-15-2016, 04:15 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by reivax What do you mean? ---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 03:50 PM ---------- Using Windows 10. The filename is: fwdc228b Check that the extension is .BIN (go into the windows folder options dialog and check the checkbox for displaying file extensions). It's quite likely that the file isn't named correctly. 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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10-15-2016, 03:08 PM	#2
screwdriver222 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plymouth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 139	Try formatting the card in the camera first then put the .bin file on it. Make sure you dont put it into a folder on the card. Best of luck Jeff

10-15-2016, 03:14 PM	#3
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by screwdriver222 Try formatting the card in the camera first then put the .bin file on it. Make sure you dont put it into a folder on the card. Best of luck Jeff Thank you for the response. Tried it and no luck. Still not working... I can't figure it out. Could it be the filed on Ricoh's site?

10-15-2016, 03:48 PM	#4
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Is your camera fully loaded?

10-15-2016, 03:49 PM	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Look at the card from Slot 1 mounted in Windows - what's the name of the file?

10-15-2016, 03:49 PM	#6
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by Topsy Is your camera fully loaded? What do you mean? ---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 03:50 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers Look at the card from Slot 1 mounted in Windows - what's the name of the file? Using Windows 10. The filename is: fwdc228b

10-15-2016, 03:50 PM	#7
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Originally posted by reivax What do you mean? Sorry, my brain got lost in translation What I mean is, is your camera fully charged?

10-15-2016, 03:51 PM	#8
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by Topsy Sorry, my brain got lost in translation What I mean is, is your camera fully charged? No worries. I thought you might have meant that, but wasn't sure. Yes, I fully charged the battery after the first couple of failed attempts.

10-15-2016, 04:03 PM	#9
cng312 New Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Waikato Posts: 8	Are you sure that the bin file is the 1.30 version? Each extract from the downloaded file uses the same name.

10-15-2016, 04:14 PM	#10
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by reivax Using Windows 10. The filename is: fwdc228b But we need to know the rest of the filename, Reivax - turn that option on so you can see the final three characters (file association type). While you're there check both how many bytes in size the file is and the file system the card's been formatted with (it can't be NTFS).

10-15-2016, 04:33 PM	#12
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Check that the extension is .BIN (go into the windows folder options dialog and check the checkbox for displaying file extensions). It's quite likely that the file isn't named correctly. It is named .bin. Really weird that it's not working...

10-15-2016, 05:35 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	And you are copying the .bin file to the Root directory, not inside the DCIM folder, correct?

10-15-2016, 05:36 PM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by cng312 Are you sure that the bin file is the 1.30 version? Each extract from the downloaded file uses the same name. And this ^^. I did that once

10-15-2016, 05:39 PM	#15
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome And you are copying the .bin file to the Root directory, not inside the DCIM folder, correct? Yeah, I have tried doing so on three different SD cards. No luck. ---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 05:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome And this ^^. I did that once I made sure to delete any other files that I could confuse it with. ---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 05:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers But we need to know the rest of the filename, Reivax - turn that option on so you can see the final three characters (file association type). While you're there check both how many bytes in size the file is and the file system the card's been formatted with (it can't be NTFS). fwdc228b.bin Size: 18,438 KB Compressed: 8,570 (I tried both extracting and not extracting the file. None provide luck) ---------- Post added 10-15-16 at 05:47 PM ---------- I know this makes no sense, but I figured it out (kind of). Out of desperation, I borrowed a macbook, downloaded the file, transferred it to an SD card and it worked on the first try. Maybe it's a problem with Windows 10?