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 Topic: Guide to Downgrading FirmwareGo to page >> |
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   Joined: Fri Mar 03 (2006) 09:13PM Posts: 4086 | With the latest firmware for the ZVM, Creative removed FM recording capabilities. Whether it was forward thinking to prevent a lawsuit, or direct pressure from the RIAA we won't know. For those that use FM recording from time to time this is definitely unfortunate. I decided to see how easy/hard it was to downgrade to an older firmware. [ image disabled ] I currently have 1.50.02 installed, and the download files for older FW's on my pc. If you open up one of the older files you'll see the above screen. [ image disabled ] After you hit upgrade you will get a warning telling you that the FW on your player is newer. Press Yes to continue The program starts working and only takes 5 minutes to do the downgrade process. After that, the player automatically goes to the "Rebuilding Library" screen. When that's done, you have successfully downgraded and features like FM recording come back. Upgrading back to the latest is not a problem either. You can download older FW's HERE As a cautionary warning, you stll have to downgrade at your own risk. To me the process was extremely easy, but it's really up to you. [ image disabled ] | ||
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| Joe667 |
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 Joined: Sat May 06 (2006) 11:57AM Posts: 816 | Cheers thats just what i wanted to hear! Creative Zen Vision: M 30GB (Black) | ||
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| strumluff |
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  Joined: Thu Aug 17 (2006) 08:47PM Posts: 182 | Is there anywhere you can go to download previous versions of the firmware? ZVM 30GB White & Wired Remote w/BSE & Kroo Silicone Skin (Black) Sennheiser CX 300's + Custom cmoy | ||
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| ssjmichael |
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Joined: Fri Mar 03 (2006) 09:13PM Posts: 4086 | Yes, at the bottom of the guide I provided a link: [Linky] [ image disabled ] | ||
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| SqwrlVision |
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 Joined: Sat May 06 (2006) 11:14AM Posts: 177 | strumluff wrote ... Is there anywhere you can go to download previous versions of the firmware? [Linky] (v1.41.01) ssjm: beat me by 1 min. | ||
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| strumluff |
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Joined: Thu Aug 17 (2006) 08:47PM Posts: 182 | haha sorry guys! I read it but read over it :S Thanks ZVM 30GB White & Wired Remote w/BSE & Kroo Silicone Skin (Black) Sennheiser CX 300's + Custom cmoy | ||
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| Max_Power |
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  Joined: Tue Jul 04 (2006) 05:48PM Posts: 147 | ssjmichael Nice one dude, thats what ill be waiting for, its seems that is easy downgrade, so i am gonna upgrade i have the one with FM record, so, lets see what the new FW has to offer, i am still wondering about the battery issue  Zen Vision: M (BLACK) BSE Full Front JVC HA-FX33 (Marshmallows) Kroo Clear White Silicone Skin Case "That's the way Max Power is. Decisive . Uncompromising!. And rude!" [ image disabled ] [ image disabled ] [ image disabled ] [ image disabled ] [ image disabled ] | ||
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| Utew |
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 Joined: Sat Mar 04 (2006) 12:12AM Posts: 3439 | Michael, Would you mind adding this to the Information Portal and sticky it? Sony-Ericsson TM506 4GB - Creative ZV:M 30GB - Samsung YP-P2 8GB, YP-K5 4GB Motorola S9 (bluetooth) - Sennheiser HD555 & PX100 - Audio-Technica ATH-FC7 | ||
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| ssjmichael |
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Joined: Fri Mar 03 (2006) 09:13PM Posts: 4086 | Yeah, I planned on doing so. I wanted to make sure as much people saw it in the general section first .might as well do it now though [ image disabled ] | ||
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| Utew |
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Joined: Sat Mar 04 (2006) 12:12AM Posts: 3439 | Ahhh.. at home in the Information Portal.. think I'll put my feet up by the fireplace.. Well, all I can say is that when SkyNet becomes self-aware and takes control of all your ZVM's, because you upgraded to this firmware.. you'll be sorry... ..or is the Cylons? I always forget.....  Sony-Ericsson TM506 4GB - Creative ZV:M 30GB - Samsung YP-P2 8GB, YP-K5 4GB Motorola S9 (bluetooth) - Sennheiser HD555 & PX100 - Audio-Technica ATH-FC7 | ||
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| fred2 |
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Joined: Thu Apr 27 (2006) 06:48PM Posts: 1925 | I think someone should hold your feetsies to the fire - making outrageous comments about our belowed Big Brother. You'll get yours. Yes, you will. | ||
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| Utew |
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Joined: Sat Mar 04 (2006) 12:12AM Posts: 3439 | Working through the backdoor of DRM'ed music subscription services and invading ZVM's worldwide via a firmware update.. SkyNet has now become fully self-aware.... Sony-Ericsson TM506 4GB - Creative ZV:M 30GB - Samsung YP-P2 8GB, YP-K5 4GB Motorola S9 (bluetooth) - Sennheiser HD555 & PX100 - Audio-Technica ATH-FC7 | ||
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| fred2 |
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Joined: Thu Apr 27 (2006) 06:48PM Posts: 1925 | Utew wrote ... Working through the backdoor of DRM'ed music subscription services and invading ZVM's worldwide via a firmware update.. SkyNet has now become fully self-aware.... That's the only thing in our favor. None of this stuff works as well as they would wish. Big Brother may be watching but it is on an inferior ipod screen and the details are blurry. And as for listening, they are using the standard zvm earphones and we know how well those work. | ||
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| dapmonkey |
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 Joined: Tue Aug 01 (2006) 11:19AM Posts: 166 | Anyone have an adverse effects downgrading? I upgraded to the newest firmware last week thinking it would speed the player up. Some post on the forum say there is a faster bootup time, but I only see this if the player turns off automatically, and I power it up a short time later. Overall, it doesnt seem like much of an improvement. Plus, since they removed the newest fw, im curious if I should go back. | ||
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| Utew |
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Joined: Sat Mar 04 (2006) 12:12AM Posts: 3439 | If it's working , I'd leave it alone.. since the 1.50.02 fw has been pulled.. it's a sure bet that there will be a replacement coming along... there's always a danger, albeit remote, that updating firmware can cause un-recoverable problems.. I'd leave it dapmonkey.. and see where this goes.. Sony-Ericsson TM506 4GB - Creative ZV:M 30GB - Samsung YP-P2 8GB, YP-K5 4GB Motorola S9 (bluetooth) - Sennheiser HD555 & PX100 - Audio-Technica ATH-FC7 | ||
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