Upgrading Zen Micro Firmwa

if I upgrade the Zen Micro to the NEWEST available firmware...will I still be able to use Zen Micro Media Explorer? I love the program..
the new firmware uses WMP, am I right? anyone use WMP as the main software for putting songs on your player, etc. Is it better?

There is a latest MTP firmware and a latest non-MTP firmware. Note that for MTP firmware, if you view the tracks in your Zen Micro on the PC, you will see that the track organization is by folders, just like the way files are organized in your PC. For non-MTP firmware, you will see that the track organization is by library.
There is also a MTP version of the latest Zen Micro Media Explorer and a MTP version oif the latest Creative MediaSource for download.

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Upgrading ZEN Micro firmw

I am planning to upgrade the firmware of my ZEN Micro to ver. 2.2

Here is a note I sent to the Creative support folks. They simply suggested I go back to firmware .0.03.
I have to admit, going back to the other firmware update does not seem to be the true resolution, but I really don't have any more time to waste fixing your bugs. So, I am now on .0.03. It's a good thing I synchronized all 920+ songs, or I would not be a happy camper right now. :-)
I will tell you it appears to be a multiple USB issue with your new firmware. I experimented with this, and found that if I have my iPAQ connected into my USB ports, as well as my USB mouse, my USB CD/DVD dri've and my USB Keyboard, the MTP explorer will not recognize the Zen Micro.
When I take the iPAQ out, magically, the Zen Micro gets recognized and the MTP Explorer is working. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH THE MTP FIRMWARE!!
I am now back to the .0.03 release of the firmware and none if this happens. As I write this to you, I have everything connected and I am ripping a CD to my device - no problems. I am fortunate however to have a laptop that I was able to do this with, otherwise I would be in the same place others are, and the upgrade frimware doesn't ever recognize the Zen Micro, even though it is in the Device Manager. ?
So, I would say, that your MTP firmware takes control too much, and seems to substitute for something like an iPAQ, where they cannot co-exist or other USB harware, such as a memory reader (CF, SmartMemory, etc.). This is not a PC USB issue, in my mind. It is a firmware issue that is causing the conflict.
Thanks.

Can I upgrade Zen Micro 5GB to anything say 20

Is there any sort of case that I can purchase to use the old dri've as back-up mobile storage
Are there any firmware problems (not just 'issues')?
Thanks

thejaundicedeye wrote:
Can I upgrade Zen Micro 5GB to anything > say 20GB?
Upgrading the older players was easier, particularly those that use the 2.5" dri'ves because (a) 2.5" dri'ves tend to come in only a few different sizes (b) they're relati'vely cheap (c) you can get a pretty significant upgrade to say 00-20Gb.
With the newer players it's not so straightforward. Dri've form factors can vary slightly causing the dri've not to fit, the smaller dri'ves are much more expensi've particularly in larger sizes, and you don't get significant changes in size.
This tends to mean it's uneconomic to try upgrading the newer players.
Is there any sort of case that I can purchase to use the old dri've as back-up mobile storage
For the Micro's microdri've, I'm not sure.
Are there any firmware problems (not just 'issues')?
I'm losing track of the various issues with the players, but have a look at the buglist linked from my signature.

A question on Zen Micro Firmwa

Hi everyone. I had my black zen micro 4 gig for 3 months now. It's firmware version is .0.03. Should I upgrade it to .0.0? What is the success rate for installation of the firmware? I'm afraid it destroys my player. Creative says they aren't liable and wouln't provide any warranty if you wished to upgrade your player. I'm also wondering if the files in the player would be lost if I had upgraded it, and what PlayForSure is. I would appreciate if any of you would enlighten me.

ok firstly not .0, that was a bad firmware and was removed soon after. hopefully you are talking about ..0, this from all accounts is a good firmware. it reduces the waiting time before the player enters a deep sleep from 24 hours to 4 hours, this reduces the battery drain during this time.
if you are having problems with your player, for example battery issues then it might be good to upgrade.
if you are having connection issues, lke you computer not always recognising the player then i wouldnt advise this.
generally firmware updates are safe and sucessful if you follow the instructions. mainly close all applications before running the update software.
if you have V firmware and upgrade to another V firmware then you wont loose your files, but its always a good idea to back up your files before doing the upgrade encase something does go wrong.
you will only loose your files for sure when switiching between V firmware and V2 firmware. as the players hard dri've has to be re-formatted.
play for sure is a facility so the player is recognised on any computer with windows XP and WMP 0, no drivers are needed. the player can then be synced with WMP, or creative software after an upgrade. the purpose is that it supports many service subscriptions like napster to go. some also prefer the way you can add/remove files to it.

Updating Zen Micro Firmw

Could anyone please give definiti've advice on the ff: I have several Zen Micro units with firmware .0.03, .02.05 and ..0. The units work fine but I would want to improve battery life on the first 2 units. Is it advisable to upgrade the firmware.. I have read in several forums that if nothing is wrong then don't change the firmware as it may cause problems. Secondly, what software should be downloaded aside from the version ..0? Do I need any plugins etc? Will there be changes in the MediaSource which works fine right now?With all the advice I have been reading am now more confused. Thanks.

Here is a page from here in the forums. It explains everything:
http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=dap&message.id=3Message Edited by zenwerewolf on 2-0-200609:52 AM

UPGRADING ZEN MICRO-ITS EFFECT

I got a quick question: IF I UPGRADE MY ZEN MICRO PLAYER, WILL IT ERASE MY MUSIC FILES IN THE PROCESS? I WANT TO UPGRADE FROM THE . VERSION TO THE 2X VERSION, BUT I'M AFRAID WHILE IN THE FIRMWARE UPGRADING PROCESS, MY MUSIC FILES MAY GO MISSING IN THE PROCESS?

In addition, you will need to upgrade your Creative software when you switch to MTP firmware. You'll need a new Zen Micro Media Explorer (included in the Zen Micro Media Explorer Web Update) as well as a new plugin that enables MediaSource to work with it.

Upgrading ZEN Micro firmware

Sorry, I sneezed and hit the wrong button.
I am planning to upgrade the firmware in my ZEN Micro to ver. 2.2 so that it will be recognized by my new Vista machine. Will this mean that my XP machine will no longer be able to recognize the player?

As long as you have XP properly updated, it will recognize your Zen Micro with the 2.x firmware.

I'm confused with Zen Micro firmw

Ok, first of all, I know this has probably been asked before, but I looked through the FAQ and searched the forum, and still didn't find what I was looking for.
What am I looking for? I'm not really sure, to be honest, but I guess I want to know if I should upgrade my firmware. I'd simply like to find some info about all the firmware versions. I have no need for fancy features or "PlaysForSure" (I'm confused about PlaysForSure too, but nevermind). I just want my player to connect to my PC, transfer some songs (I don't mind it being through Zen Micro Media Explorer, it's totally fine by me), and then play my songs for me.
I also read something about power issues, but it's all very confusing. I remember seeing some post about a patch making it even worse or something, back a few months ago when I was deciding which player to buy. That's why I'm a bit sceptical about this upgrade, and want it done right.
So.. That's about it. Which firmware should I use if I just want to fix problems that are there now? I'm currently using the default firmware version my player was bought with; .0.03.
(Oh, and I'm assuming that the fact that my Zen Micro was bought in Sweden does not matter. It's more convenient to buy it in the country I li've in =P)

question... I'm bit confused about the firmware also. I heard that there was a 2.(or somthing like that) and a . firmware for zen Micros. I'm currently using the . firmware for my Zen Micro. What is the difference between the 2. and . firmware? Or is there even a 2. firmware version? I ask because i keep hearing about a 2. firmware version for Zen Micro, is it true?

Update Zen Micro Firmwa

i'm gettin a Zen Micro tomorrow and i was wondering if i should update the firmware as soon as i get it. That way i won't have to re-transfer files in case they get lost. But, i was wondering.....since i will be upgrading from a 2.xx.xx firmware to the ..0 firmware will i have to do anything extra before i upgrade(i.e. reformat and erase old firmware) I have also heard that erasing your firmware kills your player...is this true? Because i'd hate to ruin my brand new player without even using it.

I just flashed mine... got it yesterday.
I whould say its a much better firmware when it comes to connection to the pc etc... aspecially since you dont need to install the driver anymore.
I didnt uninstall or anything, pritty sure you dont have to do that.
I recoment to just insert the battery, instal the driver (needed for flashing), plug in the player, flash the firmware, then start setting it up and copy stuff...
But I dont KNOW anything about this... I just asumed they whould give me a warning if my firmware was TOO old, so I just went ahead and did it...

Problems upgrading Zen Micro to Zen Visio

I have recently upgraded from a Zen Micro 5G to a Zen Vision M. I am trying to transfer all tracks.
Since I have installed the disk for Vision M, I have a problem with transferring purchased tracks. A) I cannot upload them to the Vision M;and b) I cannot play them on my computer anymore?? it shows a black cross ? even though they have the full location on the C:\ dri've showingI have tried deleting the track completely from play list and C:\ dri've and then re-downloading from where I purchased from. The Media Source accepts it (i.e. does not advise it is a duplicate) but when I try to play it or transfer to Vision M I get another black cross and it will not let me ? it advises an error has occurred.
I have tried connecting both players and then uploading but I get a message withNOMAD. in.
I have about 50-60 purchased tracks that I want ? even if I could re-purchase them (which I do not want to do!), it looks as if I am not going to be able to Hope someone can help...

Try a reset of the unit and then run, don't walk to nomad.com for a firmware upgrade. That should take care of the problem. Hope that this hel
ps.

Petition to upgrade Zen Micro Photo to view pictures and play music at the same t

As you all are aware the iPod Nano faces off with zen Microphoto. Even though it isn't yet available at Creative.us and after waiting almost a year, I just had to grab one from Best Buy that sold out. I purchased it because of the huge 8GB harddri've, FM stereo receiver (that's how I get to know about new songs) and color photo capabilities. Unfortunately, everytime I try to watch a photo or play a slideshow, the music cuts off without warning and my bright and shiny player isn't a MP3 player anymore.Please, everyone, WRITE CREATIVE via Email and ask them to upgrade the firmware and software to stop turning off the music whenever we play photos. If the iPod Nano can do it... shouldn't the Zen MicroPhoto be able to do it also?Imagine not being able to play your sport team's music while you view your sports picture while you were playing ball. Imagine not hearing your wedding song while you view your wedding photos?Imagine not hearing your graduation song while you look back at your graduation pictures?How very horrible!Please petition Creative to fix this grave injustice please!Thank you ladies and gentlemen!Message Edited by Catherina-CL on 0-7-2005 0:33 PM

So, what you're saying is the iPod uses superior hardware components because they play images and music at the same time, even in the itty bitty Nano. Also, the iPod is able to "shuffle" photos so that you don't get bored seeing the same photos over and over again as in sequential mode.
There are a few players that do support music and photos... some will only limit one song per slideshow.
Furthermore, if you check the Zen Vision manual, creative's newest MP3 multimedia player... it does NOT support photos and music at the same time either.
In my opionion, it's a software issue, like I said, it displays only one image (background) during music play - if it couldn't, it would have shut off the image too. It's not that they CUT OUT creative features, but that they didn't write the software to allow the ZMP to "play" photos and music at the same time.
I mean, you can buy a PC for less than a ZMP and it can run several applications showing music and photo and videos at the same time.
I wouldn't buy the zen micro for nothing... there's just something special about having a color screen. I mean, who buys black & white TV these days?
With X-fi, I'm restoring my MP3 to higher quality, I'm sure the 8GB will come in handy as these filesize will only increase. And I got it because I'm hearing more and more music on the radio that I want to have... so my collection will only increase. I have over ,200MP3 at 320K which stood at 6.5GB.
As for you, consider that you're paying an extra $20 for 2 more GB and a 256K color display. It's well worth it over a 6GB monochrome MP3 player.

Downgrading Zen Micro Firmw

How can I downgrade the Zen Micro firmware from V2 to the last version of its firmware? V2 is getting very annoying and I really am considering that I want to do this unless a new firmware comes out.
Also, will the downgrade erase all the data on my Zen Micro?Message Edited by rmccabe96 on 0-04-2005 0:37 AMMessage Edited by rmccabe96 on 0-04-2005 0:37 AM

rmccabe96,
You just need to download the firmware update labelled as PDE to change it back. Please do a backup of your files as all data will be deleted from the player when doing the firmware updates.
Jason

Why download the zen micro firmw

i own a zen micro 5gb. is it worth downloading the firmware. and how can i gain an extra a 4GB option in Removable Disk Mode (for 5 or 6GB players only) ?

You've answered your own question :0)
You get the 4 GB data space option by updating the firmware.

Zen Micro Firmw

I need zen micro to have the ability to reorder the playlist(esp. On The Go List), it's not very hard to accomplish for creative i think.

Here is a page from here in the forums. It explains everything:
http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=dap&message.id=3Message Edited by zenwerewolf on 2-0-200609:52 AM

Confused???Upgraded Zen Micro software or not?

Bought Zen Mirco 2 weeks ago for my daughter and brother but the battery life is short.So i told them not a problem coz we can download the new upgrade software from creative.But after reading the problem of still being the same should i download it or not?
What is the actual play time for the player?Thought it was 2hrs.
My eldest girl had the Neeon and the battery life is so much better than Mirco.
My mum is using Muvo Mirco N200 with AAA battery and is the BEST.

Well i am running all the latest software updates and my micro (currently about 4 months old or so) is working great.
battery life depends on loads of diferent factors in no particular order bitrate of songs, how long you fiddle around with it/if the backlight stays on for heaps it will waste battery how loud is the music what sort of music etc etc etc
If you are curretnly on a .xx.xx firmware and upgrade to a 2.xx.xx firmware you will need to reload all your songs.
Be very aware of that before upgrading.
Anyway to check whats available
Plug your micro into your PC
Connect to the internet
go to this URL :
http://uk.europe.creative.com/support/downloads/su.asp
It will check all the available updates for your device
Hope this hel
ps.
Message Edited by IrishKiwi on 06-22-2005 02:46 AM

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