Sansa® Clip | Sansa® Clip+

[slotmonsta]

We suggest you update the firmware through the Sansa Firmware Updater. If for any reason the Sansa Firmware Updater does not work for you, feel free to continue by trying the more "computer savy" steps described below.

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Sansa Clip+ Firmware | Instructions | Release Notes

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Sansa Firmware Updater (Windows Version Only) - 

The latest Sansa Firmware Updater will update the Clip+ to the latest firmware.  If you do not have the Sansa Firmware Updater it can be downloaded here: Download Sansa Firmware Updater

If you prefer to use the drag and drop file method, then please follow the instructions below.

Mac and Linux users can connect their Clip+ in MSC mode and follow the instructions below. 

MSC mode instructions:

• Turn on the Clip+
• Navigate to "Settings" on the menu of the device itself 
• Next select "System Settings"
• Next, navigate to "USB Mode" and select "MSC"

Update using the Sansa Firmware updater 

For Sansa Firmware Updater - Click here to download

Manual Firmware update

Firmware Download for All Regions - Click here to download

All languages are now in one firmware version. After firmware update you will need to select your Language and Region preference.

• Ensure your battery is > 50% full

• Extract the .zip file into a folder on your computer 
• Once extracted, drag the Firmware file to the root directory of your Sansa Clip+ 
• Disconnect the Sansa Clip+ and let it begin the firmware update 
• Once it finally finishes doing its update, it will turn itself off 
• Turn the Clip+ on Select your language and region preference 

• Once its back to the main menu, head to "Settings" > "System Settings" > "Info", and verify the "Version" is now 01.02.18

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 Sansa Clip+ Firmware 01.02.18 Release Notes

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This firmware has several bug fixes and enhancements, as listed below. Upon completion of firmware upgrade, the device will turn off.  Power on device to complete the upgrade process.  If device does not initiate or complete, press & hold the Power switch for 10 seconds to reset the device and then release and press again to restart.

Enhancements:

• No new enhancement

Bugs Fixed:     

• Device hangs up after finished playing special mp3 files, which contain CRC error at the end of frames

KnownIssues:

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• Refresh database progress bar doesn’t scale with time
• FM signal is weakened during FM recording
• Powering off device is not available during Locked state
• Some language strings are in English
• Have to remove 200MB to allow enough space for DB rebuilding
• Voice deletion in MSC mode doesn’t clean out filename

[Tapeworm]

This firmware has several bug fixes and enhancements, as listed below. 

Enhancements:

• No new enhancement

Bugs Fixed:     

• Device hangs up after finished playing special mp3 files, which contain CRC error at the end of frames

I don't know as 1 bug fix would actually qualify as "several"?!?

[gwk1967]

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Tapeworm wrote:

I don't know as 1 bug fix would actually qualify as "several"?!?

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That little quibble aside, this is an unexpected (but pleasant) surprise. I had assumed development for the Clip+ was deader than dead.

[OLEDCRT]

I wanted to check to see if my Clip+ needed updating, so I first downloaded the Sansa Updater.  It didn't say there was new firmware available, just the manual.  However, the website said the latest version was 1.02.18, whereas I have 1.02.16A.  So, I went to the manual firmware installation page, and read through the directions.  It said at the end to go into the system information on the player and check that the firmware version is now 1.02.16.  I'm just wondering; is this a typo or do I actually have the latest version?  I just don't want to accidentally brick my player or something.

[Marvin_Martian]

[Miikerman]

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OLEDCRT wrote:

I wanted to check to see if my Clip+ needed updating, so I first downloaded the Sansa Updater.  It didn't say there was new firmware available, just the manual.  However, the website said the latest version was 1.02.18, whereas I have 1.02.16A.  So, I went to the manual firmware installation page, and read through the directions.  It said at the end to go into the system information on the player and check that the firmware version is now 1.02.16.  I'm just wondering; is this a typo or do I actually have the latest version?  I just don't want to accidentally brick my player or something.

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Typo, I assume.  If you're installing version 18 of the firmware, that's what the System Info. should say as well.

[neutron_bob]

When installing manually, it is critical that the firmware file downloaded is unzipped or decompressedprior to transfer to the Sansa.  Additionally, the file must be placed in the root directory, and not in any of the folders present.

When you unplug, the "firmware upgrade in progress" screen will appear.

There is a normal delay of a few days between posting the latest firmware builds here on the forum, and inclusion to the automated Sansa Updater.  If you have any problem installing manually, the Sansa Updater will transfer and decompress the file automatically for you, a few days after the initial release.

Bob 

[Chayim12]

01/02/16 version radio feature removal was performed by changing the last letter in the file name from A to G,
How do I perform the act of removing the radio in the current version (01.02.18)?.

[drlucky]

just remove the v010218 and replace it with a G

I sent an email to the admin. they will update the file soon so it is as it normally would be clppa.bin 

[donnebonne]

I'm trying to install the update on my clip. The updater tells me same ase OLEDCRT. I tried the manual download.

I clicked on it & it wanted to extract w/winzip. They're telling me it's not free anymore. I tried downloading 7 zip (c-net says it's great & can open all zip files).

It extracted it into my vlc program & msg says that's not an option w/that program.

Is there some way I can extract this file w/o having to purchase winzip