ZEN Micro Firmware Upgrade prob

I am trying to upgrade the firmware on my ZEN Micro to make it compatible with my new Vista computer. I have the proper firmware ready to install, using an XP computer (with the latest Zen Micro driver), but I need to offload all content from my ZEN first, otherwise it all goes bye-bye. The problem is, the files on the ZEN won't drag and drop to my XP hard dri've. My only choices are "delete" and "properties."? Music files in other locations happily relocate wherever I want them. What's keeping the ZEN from letting me offload my music?

Hi all !I changed the hard dri've?of my zen micro because it died.Also I haven't got the firmware anymore and I don't know where to find another one so I ask you if it is possible to make a copy of your hard dri've tu put it on my. I really need this copy to go on my zen micro. Please I'm becoming mad because of this little program I haven't got anymore. I hope someone will send me a copy of his disk (without musics if possible : it will be lighter). Thank you.

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[Zen Micro] Firmware upgrade has bloc

Hi,
I'm upgrading my Zen Micro firmware from ..0 to 2.2.02 version right now, but it looks like the process has stuck. My processor seems not to be working, the progress bar is no more advancing and the arrows on my player are white. There's a message on the window that says "Rebooting your player. Please wait." But nothing actually happens. What should I do? If I plugged off my player, can I cause it any damage? Should I restart the upgrade? As the 'Close' button is available for clicking, I can assume the process is stoppable and its terminating shouldn't cause damages... can't I?
Please, help me.
Thank you for your suggestions.
haunted

And no software will acknowledge mine since I stupidly upgrade to the 2 level firmware. I've been on a three-week merry go round with email customer service...they've even had me go into the registry of my computer (yikes!) but no solution.

Zen Micro firmware update prob

Hi everyone,
I've got a problem trying to upgrading my Zen Micro Firmware. When it says that I have to wait while it's rebooting the player, nothing happens. When I do it manually, the firmware is still the old one. Does anyone know what I have to do?

I too have exactly the same problem. Micro reboots once, then just sits there doing nothing. I have tried the on/off method ,as you said, it goes back to the old firmware. Having tried to load the update offline with no background programs running I still got the same fault (even leaving it for half an hour.) I have now given up as i am worried that it may corrupt the existing firmware. I have turned of the snooper setting as requested . I think that it shows signs that after the first reboot the computer is not recognizing the players USB. So it may be that after the st reboot the usb may need to be removed/reconnected. But i'm not going to take that chance as you will be losing power when trying to upgrade. Best way to corrupt a download on any item plugged to the USB is to remove it will been accessed.
Still waiting for a reply from Creative.
Having read threads about the new firmware upgrade I think were best to stay with the old one for a little while longer.

Zen Micro Firmware Upgrade 1.01.03: Problems when Downloading and Installing the Upgr

Yesterday I downloaded the new firmware upgrade .0.03 to my computer without problems. I then attempted to open the upgrade and initiate transfer to my Zen Micro unit through my USB 2.0 cable. I kept getting a dialog box, informing me that there was an interference problem... So I shut down my Norton anti-virus and my Zone Alarm firewall, and tried again, and again, and again. I was unable to initiate the transfer program...
I was about to contact you this evening for advice, but I decided to first switch my USB cable to another connector and try one more time. Surprise! It worked... A rather long connection, but the upgrade is now in my Zen Micro unit, just where it's needed...
I've had my USB cable connected to what I believe is a USB 2.0 connection on my computer, and I often see the "not connected" dialog box. Each time this happens, I disconnect the cable from the Zen Micro unit, then reconnect it... Bells and whisltes sound, and I'm connected again, until a few minutes later I get the "not connected" dialog box yet again... Is this a normal procedure?
Now, tonight I plugged the USB cable into what I've always considered to be a slower USB connection point... Mybe that's why the transfer took so long? But it stays connected indefinitely... no "not connected" dialog box.
I've been having other transfer problems through the USB 2.00 connection point. I downloaded 23 tracks to my Zen Micro yesterday afternoon, and three of the tracks didn't make it... Frustrating as hell...
I'd appreciate any comments from my peers, since everyone here has more experience than me...
kooch

koochiching,
Try turning off the Media Sniffer feature from MediaSource and try updating the firmware again.
JasonMessage Edited by Jason-CL on 2-4-2004 0:27 AM

Zen Micro Firmware Upgrade/Media Probl

Hi, have upgraded the firmware on my Zen Micro to v2.2.02. SInce the upgrade Zen Micro Media Expolrer will no longer work, as it says it in uncompatable with the device. I now have to load songs via MY COMPUTER and it doesnt have the ease of use and functionality of ZMME. Any ideas what I can do? Thanks in advance.

I've just spotted the sticky on WMP. Not sure what version I have on my lap top. I'll check letr and try this.

Zen Micro Firmware Upgrade 2.00

when i try to upgrade the firmware on my player to 2.00.2 it starts off alright then stalls on the "player is rebooting, please wait" message and it never gets any further i ahve uninstalled all the creative media source software as apparently that can course problems with the auto detect feature.
Any ideas on how to get this firmware on my player as i would like it and every time i try it it wipes all my tunes off and have to reload them again.
Thanks

imran_ansari wrote:Yeah, exactly same problem with me. My current firmware version is .02.05 Zen Micro is a Hight Speed USB device, my PC has non high speed usb port. When I connect it gives me a message about this. Can this be a problem? Any suggestions?
It's fine, USB 2.0 devices are compatible with USB . (which is what you have), the transfers will just be slower.
Also, if you want your Micro to transfer much faster, get a USB 2.0 PCI add-on card (AVOID CARDS WITH THE ALi CHIPSET!), install it and plug the Micro into there instead. You can find such cards for under $5 in stores, or even for $ + S&H on eBay.

Zen micro firmware on tou

And what about porting zen micro firmware on touch? Zen touch is victim of a very lite firmware... when I say very lite, it's really lite :
no sleep timer fonction, a (only) 4 band equalizer, not detectable as a hard disk by the PC...
But I think that, since December, Creative has really had the time to correct this enormous lack, isn't it's

Okay, okay, It's just a question of money, but, It's not all good for creative, it doesn't make them a good advert, when I speak with my friend, I tell them that, if they ad 50? to their price, theu'd have an Ipod, with a really usefull and full of fonction firmware...
And a second point is that, most of MP3 players consummer are student, (just as me) so they don't have enough money toi buy more than one player...
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Message Edited by antonin on 03-3-2005 2:9 PM

Another question about the Zen Micro Firmware Upgr

Hi there,
I have just successfully installed the Creative Zen Micro Firmware .02.05 on my 5GB Zen Micro but I have a question regarding Windows Media Player. The Set up Sync button and some of the properties still appeared greyed out. I thought the upgrade would solve that problem.
Any thoughts?
C.

As per the?BEFORE you post, READ THIS FIRST (FAQ) post, all downloads can be found at Nomadworld.com downloads.

Zen Micro Firmware 1.10.02 to 1.11.01 (issue with instructio

This may seem a little picky. I had previously updated my Zen Micro to firmware .0.02. Now Creative has issues firmware ..0. All fine but my question is:
The applicability instructions for ..0 state:
align=left>You can upgrade from Creative Zen Micro firmware .02.05 or earlier, or Zen Micro
align=left>PlaysForSure? firmware 2.00.2 or later.
So technically I cannot update from .0 to .. Does anyone know if there is a technical reasion or just an oversite in the instructions?
Regards
JoRoFo

It's a bit of an oversight. Creative had actually removed .0.02 from the website just days after it was released because we, the users, found it to be severely flawed. Those instructions were written as though it was never released.
You can update to ..0 from .0.02 without a problem.Message Edited by dingus on 08-8-2005 06:08 AM

Zen Micro Software Upgrade Confl

I posted in another thread, but thought this board supported BBCode, so my other post is rather jumbled.
I received my Zen Micro earlier this week, played with it a bit, and decided I would like to continue using it without MTP. But I would like the latest firmware.
My current firmware is .02.05, and I am using Zen Media Explorer 4.00.22 - these came on the CD with my Micro.
On the Creative support page, I selected the "Step by Step" Micro Firmware Upgrade Instructions, and continued answering "NO" to "Would you like to Use Online Subscription Services". The firmware version I want is clear enough: ..0. But the software is not clear at all. First I am taken to a page which says I need the following:
Zen Micro Media Explorer 4.00.8
Sync Manager 4.00.5
Jukebox Type Plugin 2.00.07
When I click on the download link for the above, I am taken to a download page for ZENM_PCAPP_LB_MTP_PDE.exe. This contains different versions than the previous page said that it would:
Zen Micro Media Explorer 4.00.27
Sync Manager 4.60.0
Import Wizard .60.2
CD Ripping Wizard .60.09
So which is correct? With all the firmware upgrade problems I see, I sure want to make sure ahead of time that I am downloading and installing the correct files.
A call yesterday to Creative got me less help than my 2 year old could provide!
Thanks.Message Edited by J-Mac on 0-09-2005 :39 PM

Choose Support > Downloads from your local Creative site's main menu, then follow the instructions. Or you can use the international site, http://www.nomadworld.com/downloads/drivers/ . You're looking for the ..0 firmware download--not ZMME, MediaSource, or anything else.
What you were directed to is indeed the newest versions--but of Creative software, not the firmware itself. The tutorial you went through is more aimed at those upgrading to 2.x (MTP/Janus) firmware; they have to replace their ZMME, install a new MediaSource plug-in, and make other changes to their Creative software when upgrading.
Changing firmware from .02.05 to ..0 should not require new Creative software; indeed, it's one of the easiest firmware upgrades possible for the Micro. Most Micro upgrade issues you see here involve those who switch to 2.x firmware, but fail to download the required Creative software upgrades. You probably won't even lose your music files (which would happen if you chose 2.x firmware).

Next Zen Micro Firmware Suggesti

I thought it would be a good idea to have a section where people can put in their ideas for new zen micro firmware updates, as for myself i have 2
. when you select "random play all" from the DJ section it sets your micro to play in shuffle mode, then afterwards when u play music it shuffles the songs you had selected yourself. I think it would be a good idea to add to the next update when "random play all" is off, and one has selected the music on their own it resets to normal mode.
2. the Creative Jukebox Zen had some EQ features that the Micro does not have. It was able to speed up and slow down songs by 2x. as well it had some EQ settings to make songs sound like they were being played in different enviroments, such as bathroom, concert hall, living room and such. I think the next firmware update should have these features included.
Anyone else got some ideas? :P

mikerules,
No, that's not true.
Where exactly did you read that? Do you have a link?
Cat

Zen Micro Firmware Ha

Hi there!
Does anyone knows if there is any Zen Micro Firmware Hack avaliable out there. Not that I dislike the original one, bot I love hack around. I used to have Podzilla (a linux distro) on my IPod and would be nice if there was something similar for my ZM.
Anyway, as a software developer, I could start coding something intereseting (what about a firmware that always use deep sleep? ), but to start, I really need some technical papers about zen's hardware and memory system, since reverse engenering the firmware would take much of my (:sigh busy time...
See ya!
Rafael

It's illegal and probably not a good idea to discuss this here. You can however visit nomadness and see if there is anything on it. I have read people hacking their Zen Jukebox or Zens (not micro) but the hacks aren't that great, most of them only managed to change their menu screens but nothing major.

Zen Micro Firmware 2.20.05 with Audible suppo

So I was checking out Audible.com to see what devices are listed and I noticed the Zen Micro was there. It was weird because non of the firmwares listed on Creative.com showed Audible Support. So I e-mailed Audible asking what firmware they tested out for the Zen Micro that supports Audible. So they e-mailed me back saying go to this website: <a href='http://www.audible.com/muvo_upgrade.html' target=_blank>www.audible.com/muvo_upgrade.html[/url] (yes it says muvo but that doesn't mean anything). Click on Creative Zen Micro or scroll all the way down. The link they gave was a download from their website as a file named: ZenMicroP4SAudible_2_20_05.zip Now it doesn't take a smart guy to notice that 2_20_05 is the firmware version of the file. And any firmware beginning with 2 is considered the PlaysForSure firmware if going by Creative's convention of firmware numbering.
Only one problem. I dont have a Zen Micro to try it out. And its not even listed on Creative's support pages as a download.
I'm curious and I'm sure many others here are as well, does this firmware fix the battery drain issue? Also does it have any new features or does it fix anything else?
Direct link: <a href='http://download.audible.com/creative/ZenMicroP4SAudible_2_20_05.zip' target=_blank>http://download.audible.com/creative/ZenMicroP4SAudible_2_20_05.zip[/url]
I checked the properties of the file and it is indeed made by Creative, not Audible.
Enjoy!Message Edited by DM on 09-8-2005 09:34 AM

Yup..it's finally here. I recieved a reply from a rep at Creative with a link to Audible to download the new firmware for the Zen Micro. Here is the message I recieved from him. I have already downloaded the new firmware and my Zen Micro works flawlessly with Audible....thank god the wait is over.
Here is the e-mail I got from him...
This Fix just came in from our Best Support rep about 0 mins ago.
He personally tested this with a li've customer and confirmed it working.

John Anderson Audible.com Supervisor

The following are the requirements & instructions to use your Creative Zen Micro with Audible content.

Requirements:

Windows XP SP or SP2 </LI>
Windows Media Player 0 </LI>
Latest version of AudibleManager 4.0 for Audible audio content playback </LI>
Creative Zen Micro player </LI>
Firmware version 2_20_05 or later.</LI>
Install the updated Zen Micro firmware

Visit our Creative Firmware page ( http://www.audible.com/muvo_upgrade.html ) and click on 'Creative Zen Micro'

Download the updated firmware ( http://www.audible.com/software/ ) and click on <IMG height=9 src="http://us.f8.mail.yahoo.com/ym/us/ShowLetter?box=Rebates%20Purchases&MsgId=9269_9984 37_62_209_523_0_32356_88660_3208906486&bodyPart=3& YY=389&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b&Id x=" width=9 border=0>Download for Windows 2000 or XP.

Choose to Run the software.

When the installation begins, choose 'Creative Zen Micro' as your Mobile Device and then click 'Install.'


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AudibleManager will begin to the installation process and may prompt you to install a Windows HotFix. Please choose to allow this as this is required to be able to use the device properly.

You will then be prompted to restart your computer, please save all documents and restart your computer.

Once your computer is restarted, open AudibleManager. You will be prompted to enter your Audible Username & Password to activate your Desktop & Creative Zen Micro device. After completing the activation process, you are ready to transfer and listen to your Audible content on your Creative Zen Micro device.

Audible content can be located on the device by going to Genres > Audiobooks

ZEN MICRO : firmware history (in

I'm offering here an overview of the Zen Micro firmware history, as it's impossible to get a full release history from the Creative download website
Please do NOT use this thread to ask for firmware features (etc). Only to clarify what's IN the existing firmware versions, and what the relations are.
Each version contains all improvements from the version it is based on. Note that I'm only mentioning the most interesting novelties per release (IMO). Check the actual release notes on the Creative download site, for official info.
ps: I had this originally in a nice table, but then I discovered that the forum blocks html table tags :-(
Generally speaking :
v line of firmware works with all recent Windows versions, and requires you to install Micro-specific drivers on the pc before connecting the Micro. </LI>
v2 line is so-called "PlaysForSure" (download + subscription) and works only on pc with Windows XP + Windows Media Player 0. You don't need to install any other driver.</LI>
Version: .00.06
- Comment: the version installed on the Micro I bought Dec 4, 2004
Version: .0.03-US
- Released-On: 2 Dec 04
- Based-On: .00.06
- Comment: fixes battery charging (wall plug inserted before player attached) + touchpad sensitivity + lock symbol
Version: 2.00.2
- Released-On: 28 Dec 04
- Based-On: .0.03
- Comment: adds MTP/PlaysForSure support + max 4GB mass storage
Version: 2.0.05
- Released-On: 05 Feb 05
- Based-On: 2.00.2
- Comment: BETA! adds Napster To Go support (for subscription-based services)
Version: .0.03-LB
- Released-On: 8 Feb 05
- Based-On: .0.03-US
- Comment: adds more languages for menus
Version: 2..02
- Released-On: 0 Mar 05
- Based-On: 2.0.05
- Comment: fixes bug regarding N2G song licenses [note: until 27 May, this version was marked BETA on Creative download site]
Version: .02.05
- Released-On: Mar 05
- Based-On: .0.03-LB
- Comment: can be installed over 2.x.xx + minor GUI improvements (lock, volume bar) + max 4GB mass storage + bugfix "lookup artist" + fix redirect to begin of WMA track
Version: .0.02
- Released-On: 06 Jun 05
- Based-On: .02.05
- Comment: reduces standby time to 4 hours (unless the alarm is set) + Fix to charge battery (via USB) on a PC without drivers ("lock-charging") + Russian language + Play continues from position in song where it was stopped, even if player went to deep sleep. (Downgradeable to .02.05 and to 2..02).
- <Warning: this version causes battery draining for many users, and was withdrawn on 0 Jun. The workaround is simply to remove the earphones when not in use. (download + workaround info)
Version: ..0
- Released-On: 0 Jul 05
- Based-On: .0.02
- Comment: has same functionality as .0.02, and fixes the battery draining that caused .0.02 to be withdrawn. (Downgradeable to .02.05 and to 2..02).
Version: 2.20.05
- Released-On: 26 Sep 05 (released by Audible on 5 Sep)
- Based-On: 2..02
- Comment: adds audible (format 2,3,4) support + better PlaysForSure subscription services compatibility + the new features of .0.02/..0: reduced standby time 4 hours + Russian language + lock-charging + always continue playing from previous position in song. Discussion
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Message Edited by fred_be9300 on (mm-dd-yyyy)06-04-2005 + 06-08-2005 + 06-2-2005 + 06-24-2005 + 07-0-2005 + 09-9-2005 + 09-28-2005
Message Edited by fred_be9300 on 09-28-2005 :29 PM

SSR wrote:
It would be kinda short wouldn't it's
It would indeed be very short!
Also, was there any need to quote the entire first post? I can understand you're trying to emphasise a point but...
Well, I quoted the entire first post in a rage of fury, so I did not think, I guess. Sorry!
If you look at the Micro firmware in detail we mostly have two different firmware version, the MTP firmware that was promised, and some bug fixes. That's about all it amounts to.
Yeah, I know - but it is so typical... The ratio between Micro/Touch updates is like ten to one... bloody ridiculous is what it is, anyway.

Zen Micro Firmware 2.00.12 not list

I got FW v2.00.2 loaded up on my micro. If I wanted to update to a non-beta MTP firmware, which one should I go with?
I'm guessing there isn't any firmware that matches my needs, is there? The download page only lists:
Creative Zen Micro Firmware .02.05 (2.0 MB)
Creative Zen Micro PlaysForSure Firmware 2..02 Beta Release (2.33 MB)

So I'm pretty much stuck with the one I got (ghost lines in volume meter and faulty "Lookup artist" function), right? And why isn't v2.00.2 listed anymore? Maybe to avoid confusion? What if someone was looking for the same as me? v2.00.2 is the version for them!Message Edited by noroom on 03-23-2005 09:9 AM

noroom,
Firmware version .02.05 is a PDE firmware and not a MTP firmware. Also, note that if you wanted to update to version .02.05, you will not be able to downgrade to MTP version 2.00.2 after that but you can go to the beta MTP version 2..02.
Jason

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