K1 update firmware issue

Kaisas · 07-30-2018, 05:46 AM

I always update firmware no problem with my k1,but this time I tried many times and nothing happened. I downloaded file from pentax.com and I opened the zip file and transfer to the my sd card bin. File ,pressing menu bottom while turning on the camera I do everything why suppose to be but camera doesn't let me uptade the firmware, anyone has some issue with the k1?

Not a Number · 07-30-2018, 05:58 AM

Are you placing the BIN file in the root directory? There should be nothing in the root except the DCIM folder.

Is your battery fully charged? If the battery is low the update will not proceed.

pschlute · 07-30-2018, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by Kaisas

I always update firmware no problem with my k1,but this time I tried many times and nothing happened. I downloaded file from pentax.com and I opened the zip file and transfer to the my sd card bin. File ,pressing menu bottom while turning on the camera I do everything why suppose to be but camera doesn't let me uptade the firmware, anyone has some issue with the k1?

Use slot 1 !!!

Kaisas · 07-30-2018, 06:16 AM

I always use slot 1

aleonx3 · 07-30-2018, 06:18 AM

make sure you download the correct v1.5 firmware update (ie. fwdc228b.bin) file and copy it to the root directory of the SD card and place it in slot 1 of the k-1 camera. If the camera does not recognize the bin file, then it will not do the update.

Kaisas · 07-30-2018, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Are you placing the BIN file in the root directory? There should be nothing in the root except the DCIM folder.

Is your battery fully charged? If the battery is low the update will not proceed.

I opened the zip file then I copied bin file then paste the my memory card.
Yea battery s full charged

---------- Post added 07-30-18 at 06:20 AM ----------

Originally posted by aleonx3

make sure you download the correct v1.5 firmware update (ie. fwdc228b.bin) file and copy it to the root directory of the SD card and place it in slot 1 of the k-1 camera. If the camera does not recognize the bin file, then it will not do the update.

Yeah I downloaded the lasted one
fwdc228b I did uptade b4 and it s my first time I m having this issue

**bwgv001** · 07-30-2018, 06:22 AM

download again and retry the procedure.

Kaisas · 07-30-2018, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by bwgv001

download again and retry the procedure.

I did the same 3 times ,I format the sd card and I re downloaded fwdc228b again ,nothing happened

aleonx3 · 07-30-2018, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by Kaisas

I opened the zip file then I copied bin file then paste the my memory card.
Yea battery s full charged

---------- Post added 07-30-18 at 06:20 AM ----------

Yeah I downloaded the lasted one
fwdc228b I did uptade b4 and it s my first time I m having this issue

You can not just copy the compressed file (8598kb) to the SD card, you have to uncompress it first (file size 18438kb). When you uncompress it, the file will be expanded to another directory.
Also, make sure the file is in the root directory... does not matter if there are other folders there.

Kaisas · 07-30-2018, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

You can not just copy the compressed file (8598kb) to the SD card, you have to uncompress it first (file size 18438kb).

I will check it out again ,maybe u right I copied the wrong one thanks

Not a Number · 07-30-2018, 06:29 AM

Do you have an existing copy in the folder that you are extracting the file in? Delete or move it as the BIN file may be getting renamed when you extract it. If the file name is incorrect on the camera it won't load.

derekkite · 07-30-2018, 06:31 AM

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Make sure you clear out the old update files from your computer, then retry. Can you show the file extensions in your file manager?

**Bob 256** · 07-30-2018, 07:44 AM

I always use a clean card and not one that has been used for photo files. It doesn't have to be really large in size - just large enough for the update. I think I remember somewhere of problems when trying to use a shared card with other residual files on it???

victormeldrew · 07-30-2018, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by Kaisas

I will check it out again ,maybe u right I copied the wrong one thanks

It's not about copying the right one. First you need to decompress the .zip on your computer (right click>extract all) then open the extracted folder and copy the file inside to the SD.

Ronald Oakes · 07-30-2018, 10:17 AM

Open and copy the bin file to the SD card......all your camera wants is the bin file

07-30-2018, 05:46 AM	#1
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	K1 update firmware issue I always update firmware no problem with my k1,but this time I tried many times and nothing happened. I downloaded file from pentax.com and I opened the zip file and transfer to the my sd card bin. File ,pressing menu bottom while turning on the camera I do everything why suppose to be but camera doesn't let me uptade the firmware, anyone has some issue with the k1?

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07-30-2018, 05:58 AM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Are you placing the BIN file in the root directory? There should be nothing in the root except the DCIM folder. Is your battery fully charged? If the battery is low the update will not proceed.

07-30-2018, 06:01 AM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,219	Originally posted by Kaisas I always update firmware no problem with my k1,but this time I tried many times and nothing happened. I downloaded file from pentax.com and I opened the zip file and transfer to the my sd card bin. File ,pressing menu bottom while turning on the camera I do everything why suppose to be but camera doesn't let me uptade the firmware, anyone has some issue with the k1? Use slot 1 !!!

07-30-2018, 06:16 AM	#4
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	I always use slot 1

07-30-2018, 06:18 AM	#5
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	make sure you download the correct v1.5 firmware update (ie. fwdc228b.bin) file and copy it to the root directory of the SD card and place it in slot 1 of the k-1 camera. If the camera does not recognize the bin file, then it will not do the update.

07-30-2018, 06:18 AM	#6
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number Are you placing the BIN file in the root directory? There should be nothing in the root except the DCIM folder. Is your battery fully charged? If the battery is low the update will not proceed. I opened the zip file then I copied bin file then paste the my memory card. Yea battery s full charged ---------- Post added 07-30-18 at 06:20 AM ---------- Originally posted by aleonx3 make sure you download the correct v1.5 firmware update (ie. fwdc228b.bin) file and copy it to the root directory of the SD card and place it in slot 1 of the k-1 camera. If the camera does not recognize the bin file, then it will not do the update. Yeah I downloaded the lasted one fwdc228b I did uptade b4 and it s my first time I m having this issue

07-30-2018, 06:22 AM	#7
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 698	download again and retry the procedure.

07-30-2018, 06:24 AM	#8
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by bwgv001 download again and retry the procedure. I did the same 3 times ,I format the sd card and I re downloaded fwdc228b again ,nothing happened

07-30-2018, 06:27 AM	#9
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by Kaisas I opened the zip file then I copied bin file then paste the my memory card. Yea battery s full charged ---------- Post added 07-30-18 at 06:20 AM ---------- Yeah I downloaded the lasted one fwdc228b I did uptade b4 and it s my first time I m having this issue You can not just copy the compressed file (8598kb) to the SD card, you have to uncompress it first (file size 18438kb). When you uncompress it, the file will be expanded to another directory. Also, make sure the file is in the root directory... does not matter if there are other folders there.

07-30-2018, 06:28 AM	#10
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by aleonx3 You can not just copy the compressed file (8598kb) to the SD card, you have to uncompress it first (file size 18438kb). I will check it out again ,maybe u right I copied the wrong one thanks

07-30-2018, 06:29 AM	#11
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Do you have an existing copy in the folder that you are extracting the file in? Delete or move it as the BIN file may be getting renamed when you extract it. If the file name is incorrect on the camera it won't load.

07-30-2018, 06:31 AM	#12
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Pentax K-1 Firmware v1.50 Released - Firmware Updates \| PentaxForums.com Make sure you clear out the old update files from your computer, then retry. Can you show the file extensions in your file manager?

07-30-2018, 07:44 AM	#13
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,379	I always use a clean card and not one that has been used for photo files. It doesn't have to be really large in size - just large enough for the update. I think I remember somewhere of problems when trying to use a shared card with other residual files on it???

07-30-2018, 09:53 AM	#14
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Originally posted by Kaisas I will check it out again ,maybe u right I copied the wrong one thanks It's not about copying the right one. First you need to decompress the .zip on your computer (right click>extract all) then open the extracted folder and copy the file inside to the SD.

07-30-2018, 10:17 AM	#15
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585	Open and copy the bin file to the SD card......all your camera wants is the bin file