English firmware 1.20 posted at iAudio

[timc18]

here (http://eng.iaudio.com/zeroboard/zboard.php?id=C08&page=1&sn1=&divpage=1&bmenu=download&sn=off&ss=on&sc=on&select_arrange=headnum&bmenu=download&desc=asc&no=157&bmenu=download) (updated 7-11-05)

[Improved Features & Fixed Bugs]

- Improves system stability
- Increases the maximum number of files can be played (up to 650 files + 50 folders)
- Increases dynamic playlist size (up to 120 files, no redundant files allowed)
- Corrects the bug that causes system shut down when entering Radio Mode during WMA music file playback.
- improves ID3 Tag handling



▣ Warning/Caution

★ The firmware update must be performed in ‘Recovery Mode’ when updating from previous firmware (ver. 1.15 or lower) to the current firmware (ver. 1.20 or higher). The same rule applies to firmware downgrade when rolling back from the current firmware (ver. 1.20) to an older firmware (ver. 1.15 or lower).

★ Before installing new firmware, existing firmware must be removed from iAUDIO. There are 2 ways to remove existing firmware from iAUDIO:
‘Control Panel’ -> ‘Add/Remove programs’ -> Remove ‘iAUDIO 5 [ Cowon digital Audio Player]’ OR ‘Start’ -> ‘Programs’ -> ‘Cowon System’ -> ‘Remove’


▣ How to update firmware in ‘Recovery Mode’

The firmware update must be performed in ‘Recovery Mode’ when updating from previous firmware (ver. 1.15 or lower) to the current firmware (ver. 1.20 or higher). The same rule applies to firmware downgrade when rolling back from the current firmware (ver. 1.20 or higher) to an older firmware (ver. 1.15 or lower).

If not in ‘Recovery mode’, installation will shut down with the following error message:
‘Please use ‘Recovery mode’ to install new firmware! Please visit http://eng.iaudio.com for more detail’

Installation steps

1. http://eng.iaudio.com -> click ‘DOWNLOAD’ -> ‘F/W S/W’ : Download 5 firmware installation file.

2. Unzip the installation file and execute ‘Setup.exe’.

3. Click ‘Agree’ -> ‘Next’ -> Finish installing Firmware update program by following the instruction from the installation wizard.

4. Start -> All Programs -> Cowon -> iAUDIO 5 -> ‘Firmware download’

5. Remove battery from the iAUDIO 5. Use USB cable to Connect 5 to a PC while pressing ‘play’ button on the 5.

6. Keep pressing ‘Play’ button after a connection is made until windows begin ‘New hardware found’ wizard.

7. The wizard recognizes 5 in Recovery mode, and brings up the firmware update window on the screen.

8. Click ‘Start’ to begin installation. Firmware update also includes HDD format, so make sure to back up all your data before installing.

9. Please close all other programs during installation. Press ‘Close’ to finish installation.

10. Remove USB cable, and confirm the new firmware is updated from the information section in the menu.

[exapno]

Hurrah! It works and it's in English...

Finally...

[ELduder]

What do you mean by 'includes HDD format'? I think you mean on the I5 not the PC, correct? I would assume that just like when I went to 1.15 it erased all music on the player if that is what you mean.

thanks

[exapno]

With 1.15 you had the option to erase all the music and settings on the 5 or you could just update the firmware and leave the data intact. With 1.20 you have no choice, the music and settings on the player get erased.

[burnfox]

A Chinese user with ID called "BASSAM" have developed a "settings backup" software "jetLauncher",it can backup the flash series' settings easily，
http://www.iaudio.com.cn/forum/images/upfile/2005-6/20056521156.jpg

[inoace]

A little warning: Do not move your old system folder and overwrite the new ne after upgrade.
I made a file backp of my i5 and could upgrade from FW 1.15 to 1.20. After a restart, the folders were present on the i5. But either the overwriting of the logo.lib file, effect.ini or (empty) playlist.dpl must have caused that the player did not start anymore: The iaudio sign comes up, but it hangs there.
Better to reconfigure the player after the upgrade manually.