UK BASED ∙ UK STOCK ∙ ESTABLISHED 2010
2 YEAR WARRANTY ∙ FAST DELIVERY
EXPERT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
09-FEB UGOOS AM6B+ BACK IN STOCK   30-JAN ZIDOO 8K FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.3.05   5-JAN ARYLIC LP10 ADDS QOBUZ CONNECT  
This forum was closed in October 2025 in response to sustained DDOS type attacks. It has been left up read-only to allow access to support information and downloads. Thanks to all the users who contributed over the years.

Visit futeko.com for new Audio and Video Media Players!

Author Topic: Custom Firmware Not Installing  (Read 6252 times)

70 runner

  • Guest
Custom Firmware Not Installing
« on: January 01, 2019, 08:55:33 PM »
Currently at android 7 operating system  . Latest official firmware ( 2.11 )   and trying to install custom firmware ( 2.11  )  to resolve dolby digital 5.1 audio issues using kodi however custom firmware will not install over the official firmware . Have already renamed the custom firmware to update.zip with no luck . Any help or assistance would be appreciated .

HereIsTom

  • Senior Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 281
  • Sony 55A89 Android TV
    • Cybershot Photo Website!
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2019, 09:12:07 PM »
Try to rename to update only and not zip

vddan

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 5
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2019, 11:21:55 AM »
Hello,
Same problem the Shift does not want to launch and ditto without the zip !!
Thank you for a good idea

futeko.com

  • Administrator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4657
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2019, 12:21:04 PM »
Custom firmware definitely does install over official 2.1.1 so the problem must be in how the USB stick has been prepared.

Stick should be FAT32 and for the custom firmware the .zip should be renamed to update.zip.

Can you install any other firmware? i.e. official 2.1.0?

vddan

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 5
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2019, 02:00:20 PM »
Yes rename in update.zip and nothing ...... then try with 2.1.0 and same thing!
I tried with 3 different keys in fat32 and the maj do not take!

atkinsom

  • Full Member
  • **
  • Posts: 61
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2019, 03:03:19 PM »
Make sure in Windows that 'Hide extensions for known file types' is disabled and then download the file again and change the name as per intructions. See screenshot below for windows 7...google for same thing for windows 10 if you cannot find yourself in windows 10...VERY important to format FAT32 but disable the quick format option before formatting. See attachments for example. Good luck.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2019, 03:07:27 PM by atkinsom »

pcristi

  • Senior Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 1334
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2019, 03:36:28 PM »
Yes rename in update.zip and nothing ...... then try with 2.1.0 and same thing!
I tried with 3 different keys in fat32 and the maj do not take!
When FAT32 faild try with NTFS connect to USB 2.0 port(black).

HereIsTom

  • Senior Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 281
  • Sony 55A89 Android TV
    • Cybershot Photo Website!
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2019, 03:37:58 PM »
Yes rename in update.zip and nothing ...... then try with 2.1.0 and same thing!
I tried with 3 different keys in fat32 and the maj do not take!

Rename only to update and not zip!

futeko.com

  • Administrator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4657
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2019, 03:43:24 PM »
Rename only to update and not zip!

I think you may be correct. It's a Windows quirk that extensions are hidden and difficult to manipulate.

vddan

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 5
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2019, 04:10:46 PM »
Yes rename in update.zip and nothing ...... then try with 2.1.0 and same thing!
I tried with 3 different keys in fat32 and the maj do not take!
When FAT32 faild try with NTFS connect to USB 2.0 port(black).

Tried with re formatting in NTFS and nothing better !!
Thank you anyway, I do not know what to do because in addition to trying to drive the player shows 'HIMEDIA' and do not go further !!

vddan

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 5
Re: Custom Firmware Not Installing
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2019, 05:48:36 PM »
Well it works, it was just release the front button and then the trombone!
It had to be known ...........
Thank you all!

 

DELIVERY ∙ PAYMENT ∙ WARRANTY+RETURNS ∙ INTERNATIONAL TAX ∙ ABOUT ∙ PRIVACY ∙ NEWS ∙ CONTACT
© SDHDIGITAL LTD 2026
SITEMAP