I want my Fuze+ to handle audiobooks the same way my old fuze did.

I don’t think of it as a “downgrade”, think or it as retrograde instead.  The Sansa can run any available version of its firmware, as each firmware.sb file is a complete package.

You can, if desired, follow the manual firmware installation for the earlier version of your choice, if it is better for your preferences.  Simply use the search box in the upper right, and locate the desired version.

Then follow the manual installation instructions.  Don’t forget to temporarily remove the microSD card for the installation, as we don’t want the device to attempt addressing it until the firmware is installed.

Bob  :smileyvery-happy: