Loading current firmware in my KP

TerryL · 09-26-2019, 06:53 AM

Hello folks,
I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much.

**UncleVanya** · 09-26-2019, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

Hello folks,
I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much.

Is the card formatted?

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-26-2019, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

Hello folks,
I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much.

Format the card, try again

pschlute · 09-26-2019, 08:28 AM

Make sure you unzip the firmware download and place the single file xxx.bin in the root directory of a clean formatted SD card.

TerryL · 09-26-2019, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Is the card formatted?

The card was formatted before I downloaded the firmware.

---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 08:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Format the card, try again

I've tried it quite a few times before posting for help.

---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 08:40 AM ----------

Originally posted by pschlute

Make sure you unzip the firmware download and place the single file xxx.bin in the root directory of a clean formatted SD card.

I'm not sure how to unzip the file. I do have the bin file on a clean card. My Son has always done these for me, but but now he's away at college.

---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 09:30 AM ----------

I just formatted the card again, and reloaded the firmware, inserted the card in the KP, and got the same message. I'll have to figure out what unzipping the file means, maybe that's what I'm missing.

Adam · 09-26-2019, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Are you formatting the card in camera? That's the best place to do it to ensure there are no issues.

pschlute · 09-26-2019, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by TerryL

I just formatted the card again, and reloaded the firmware, inserted the card in the KP, and got the same message. I'll have to figure out what unzipping the file means, maybe that's what I'm missing.

When you download the firmware, which I strongly suggest you do again,.......Latest PENTAX KP Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING you have a file which has the extension .zip

Once downloaded, right click on that file and choose unzip or extract here.

Place the extracted file only .bin into the SD card root.

How are you performing the last procedure ?

TerryL · 09-26-2019, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Are you formatting the card in camera? That's the best place to do it to ensure there are no issues.

Yes, Adam.

---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 01:15 PM ----------

Originally posted by pschlute

When you download the firmware, which I strongly suggest you do again,.......Latest PENTAX KP Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING you have a file which has the extension .zip

Once downloaded, right click on that file and choose unzip or extract here.

Place the extracted file only .bin into the SD card root.

How are you performing the last procedure ?

I'm dragging it into my sd card icon. I will follow your instructions carefully. Thank you, Peter.

pschlute · 09-26-2019, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by TerryL

I'm dragging it into my sd card icon

What is "it" ?

C_Jones · 09-26-2019, 02:18 PM

Similar to as has been already said, after downloading the firmware from the site, open the zip folder (unzip (I think it is a double click on the folder)), make sure that the SD card has been formatted in the camera which is going to accept the new firmware, move the bin file (Fwdc232b.bin) that came from the zip folder to the SD card (not into a folder, just leave it where you can see it on the SD card), then place the SD card into the camera and proceed per the update instructions that were also mentioned above (from Ricoh site). It is a step by step procedure, following the instructions (Ricoh site provided) will provide a simple approach.

MarkJerling · 09-26-2019, 04:52 PM

This is similar to what you should see on the card, if done correctly:

(Not KP firmware shown - this is for a K-1II, but the location of the file on the SD card should be the same.)

**AstroDave** · 09-26-2019, 07:43 PM - **1 Like**

This is such a common question - makes me wonder why Pentax/Ricoh don't just make available the un-ZIP'ed file. Unless it is huge, this would save so many problems.

Unless you are a bit of a Windows maven, who knows what a ZIP file is or what to do with it.

slartibartfast01 · 09-26-2019, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by TerryL

Hello folks,

I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much.

Is this a replacement for the KP you owned 6 months ago? What happened to the other one?
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epentaxforums%...ink_source=app

TerryL · 09-27-2019, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

This is similar to what you should see on the card, if done correctly:

(Not KP firmware shown - this is for a K-1II, but the location of the file on the SD card should be the same.)

Mine says 232b.bin

---------- Post added 09-27-19 at 07:07 AM ----------

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

Is this a replacement for the KP you owned 6 months ago? What happened to the other one?
K-1 and KP latest firmware - PentaxForums.com

I sold my original K-1 and KP to buy the K-1 Mark II. I missed having the small, well built body with excellent image quality, so I bought another one.

pschlute · 09-27-2019, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

Mine says 232b.bin

That is correct. His firmware is for a K1II. Your firmware is for a KP

09-26-2019, 06:53 AM	#1
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850	Loading current firmware in my KP Hello folks, I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much.

09-26-2019, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#6
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09-26-2019, 02:18 PM	#10
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	Similar to as has been already said, after downloading the firmware from the site, open the zip folder (unzip (I think it is a double click on the folder)), make sure that the SD card has been formatted in the camera which is going to accept the new firmware, move the bin file (Fwdc232b.bin) that came from the zip folder to the SD card (not into a folder, just leave it where you can see it on the SD card), then place the SD card into the camera and proceed per the update instructions that were also mentioned above (from Ricoh site). It is a step by step procedure, following the instructions (Ricoh site provided) will provide a simple approach. Last edited by C_Jones; 09-26-2019 at 02:29 PM.

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09-26-2019, 07:40 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by TerryL Hello folks, I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much. Is the card formatted?

09-26-2019, 07:48 AM	#3
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294	Originally posted by TerryL Hello folks, I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much. Format the card, try again

09-26-2019, 08:28 AM	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	Make sure you unzip the firmware download and place the single file xxx.bin in the root directory of a clean formatted SD card.

09-26-2019, 08:33 AM	#5
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Is the card formatted? The card was formatted before I downloaded the firmware. ---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 08:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Format the card, try again I've tried it quite a few times before posting for help. ---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 08:40 AM ---------- Originally posted by pschlute Make sure you unzip the firmware download and place the single file xxx.bin in the root directory of a clean formatted SD card. I'm not sure how to unzip the file. I do have the bin file on a clean card. My Son has always done these for me, but but now he's away at college. ---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 09:30 AM ---------- I just formatted the card again, and reloaded the firmware, inserted the card in the KP, and got the same message. I'll have to figure out what unzipping the file means, maybe that's what I'm missing.

09-26-2019, 12:21 PM	#7
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	Originally posted by TerryL I just formatted the card again, and reloaded the firmware, inserted the card in the KP, and got the same message. I'll have to figure out what unzipping the file means, maybe that's what I'm missing. When you download the firmware, which I strongly suggest you do again,.......Latest PENTAX KP Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING you have a file which has the extension .zip Once downloaded, right click on that file and choose unzip or extract here. Place the extracted file only .bin into the SD card root. How are you performing the last procedure ?

09-26-2019, 01:11 PM	#8
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Are you formatting the card in camera? That's the best place to do it to ensure there are no issues. Yes, Adam. ---------- Post added 09-26-19 at 01:15 PM ---------- Originally posted by pschlute When you download the firmware, which I strongly suggest you do again,.......Latest PENTAX KP Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING you have a file which has the extension .zip Once downloaded, right click on that file and choose unzip or extract here. Place the extracted file only .bin into the SD card root. How are you performing the last procedure ? I'm dragging it into my sd card icon. I will follow your instructions carefully. Thank you, Peter.

09-26-2019, 01:26 PM	#9
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	Originally posted by TerryL I'm dragging it into my sd card icon What is "it" ?

09-26-2019, 04:52 PM	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	This is similar to what you should see on the card, if done correctly: (Not KP firmware shown - this is for a K-1II, but the location of the file on the SD card should be the same.)

09-26-2019, 07:43 PM - 1 Like	#12
AstroDave Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 1,644	This is such a common question - makes me wonder why Pentax/Ricoh don't just make available the un-ZIP'ed file. Unless it is huge, this would save so many problems. Unless you are a bit of a Windows maven, who knows what a ZIP file is or what to do with it.

09-26-2019, 11:40 PM	#13
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by TerryL Hello folks, I just received my new KP, yesterday. I am trying to load the new firmware in my camera, and following the online instructions. They say to turn the camera on while holding down on the menu button. But, when I do that, all it says is card not formatted. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much. Is this a replacement for the KP you owned 6 months ago? What happened to the other one? https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epentaxforums%...ink_source=app

09-27-2019, 06:59 AM	#14
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling This is similar to what you should see on the card, if done correctly: (Not KP firmware shown - this is for a K-1II, but the location of the file on the SD card should be the same.) Mine says 232b.bin ---------- Post added 09-27-19 at 07:07 AM ---------- Originally posted by slartibartfast01 Is this a replacement for the KP you owned 6 months ago? What happened to the other one? K-1 and KP latest firmware - PentaxForums.com I sold my original K-1 and KP to buy the K-1 Mark II. I missed having the small, well built body with excellent image quality, so I bought another one.

09-27-2019, 08:51 AM	#15
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	Originally posted by TerryL Mine says 232b.bin That is correct. His firmware is for a K1II. Your firmware is for a KP