Loading current firmware in my KP

TerryL · 09-27-2019, 09:41 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.

That's exactly what I did, Peter.

---------- Post added 09-27-19 at 09:49 AM ----------

Thank you all for the great help from very knowledgeable members. I've done everything, and my KP still wants me to format the card instead of download the firmware. I'll just get back to this latter. My DA 21 comes today, so I'll try it out with the firmware that's in there. Thank you all.

pschlute · 09-27-2019, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

That's exactly what I did, Peter.

---------- Post added 09-27-19 at 09:49 AM ----------

Thank you all for the great help from very knowledgeable members. I've done everything, and my KP still wants me to format the card instead of download the firmware. I'll just get back to this latter. My DA 21 comes today, so I'll try it out with the firmware that's in there. Thank you all.

Try a different card Terry.

Only other thing I can suggest is to extract the zip file by right clicking and not by double clicking

I doubt these days it makes any difference, but it used to in certain circumstances. Worth a try.

TerryL · 09-27-2019, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pschlute

Try a different card Terry.

Only other thing I can suggest is to extract the zip file by right clicking and not by double clicking

I doubt these days it makes any difference, but it used to in certain circumstances. Worth a try.

I'll start from scratch with a different card, tomorrow. My back pain medicine has kicked in, and wiped me out for the day. Thank you for all of your help, Peter.

Adam · 09-27-2019, 03:06 PM

Did you copy the file over using a USB cable, or directly onto the card?

If it was the latter, be sure to "eject" the card safely before removing it. If you don't, this could explain why the camera wants you to format the card. In other words, the issue isn't related in any way to the fact that you're trying to upgrade the firmware. That's a separate thing to potentially troubleshoot.

I would recommend that you check out this video, which provides step-by-step guidelines for the entire process:

Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Tutorial Videos | PentaxForums.com

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TerryL · 09-28-2019, 06:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pschlute

Try a different card Terry.

Only other thing I can suggest is to extract the zip file by right clicking and not by double clicking

I doubt these days it makes any difference, but it used to in certain circumstances. Worth a try.

Peter,
I tried a new card, this morning. Did everything the same. Loaded the card in my KP, and it worked! I would have never thought of that. Thank you very much.

slartibartfast01 · 09-28-2019, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

Peter,
I tried a new card, this morning. Did everything the same. Loaded the card in my KP, and it worked! I would have never thought of that. Thank you very much.

Strange things can happen to SD cards. I have one with data on it which I can read but I cannot delete the data or format the card. No idea why.

**scc** · 09-28-2019, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

Strange things can happen to SD cards. I have one with data on it which I can read but I cannot delete the data or format the card. No idea why.

Card locked (physically)?
Seems too easy though...

slartibartfast01 · 09-28-2019, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by scc

Card locked (physically)?
Seems too easy though...

No I spent a long time working on this. Files look like they have been deleted but next time I look they are still there. It started when I used some partioning software on it. Lesson learned.

C_Jones · 09-28-2019, 09:10 AM

Make sure after you format the card, that you do not place the actual zip folder on the card, but just the bin file as has been explained. As has also been said, make sure the switch on the sd card is not set to "lock".

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09-27-2019, 09:41 AM	#16
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	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. That's exactly what I did, Peter. ---------- Post added 09-27-19 at 09:49 AM ---------- Thank you all for the great help from very knowledgeable members. I've done everything, and my KP still wants me to format the card instead of download the firmware. I'll just get back to this latter. My DA 21 comes today, so I'll try it out with the firmware that's in there. Thank you all.

09-27-2019, 10:29 AM	#17
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,217	Originally posted by TerryL That's exactly what I did, Peter. ---------- Post added 09-27-19 at 09:49 AM ---------- Thank you all for the great help from very knowledgeable members. I've done everything, and my KP still wants me to format the card instead of download the firmware. I'll just get back to this latter. My DA 21 comes today, so I'll try it out with the firmware that's in there. Thank you all. Try a different card Terry. Only other thing I can suggest is to extract the zip file by right clicking and not by double clicking I doubt these days it makes any difference, but it used to in certain circumstances. Worth a try.

09-27-2019, 11:50 AM - 1 Like	#18
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute Try a different card Terry. Only other thing I can suggest is to extract the zip file by right clicking and not by double clicking I doubt these days it makes any difference, but it used to in certain circumstances. Worth a try. I'll start from scratch with a different card, tomorrow. My back pain medicine has kicked in, and wiped me out for the day. Thank you for all of your help, Peter.

09-27-2019, 03:06 PM	#19
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Did you copy the file over using a USB cable, or directly onto the card? If it was the latter, be sure to "eject" the card safely before removing it. If you don't, this could explain why the camera wants you to format the card. In other words, the issue isn't related in any way to the fact that you're trying to upgrade the firmware. That's a separate thing to potentially troubleshoot. I would recommend that you check out this video, which provides step-by-step guidelines for the entire process: Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Tutorial Videos \| PentaxForums.com 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:

09-28-2019, 06:31 AM - 1 Like	#20
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute Try a different card Terry. Only other thing I can suggest is to extract the zip file by right clicking and not by double clicking I doubt these days it makes any difference, but it used to in certain circumstances. Worth a try. Peter, I tried a new card, this morning. Did everything the same. Loaded the card in my KP, and it worked! I would have never thought of that. Thank you very much.

09-28-2019, 07:17 AM	#21
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by TerryL Peter, I tried a new card, this morning. Did everything the same. Loaded the card in my KP, and it worked! I would have never thought of that. Thank you very much. Strange things can happen to SD cards. I have one with data on it which I can read but I cannot delete the data or format the card. No idea why.

09-28-2019, 08:41 AM	#22
scc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 165	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 Strange things can happen to SD cards. I have one with data on it which I can read but I cannot delete the data or format the card. No idea why. Card locked (physically)? Seems too easy though...

09-28-2019, 09:08 AM	#23
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by scc Card locked (physically)? Seems too easy though... No I spent a long time working on this. Files look like they have been deleted but next time I look they are still there. It started when I used some partioning software on it. Lesson learned.

09-28-2019, 09:10 AM	#24
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Make sure after you format the card, that you do not place the actual zip folder on the card, but just the bin file as has been explained. As has also been said, make sure the switch on the sd card is not set to "lock".