E200v2 03.01.16 Firmware Download & Instructions

Is it possible to reload the original version that was replaced with the new one?

Yes, if you are having problems with the 3.01.16 firmware, you can reinstall 3.01.14.  The burning question is do you remember what version you had originally?  The v2 was rolled out with version 3.01.11.

The earliest firmware had database refresh issues, and was released without a USB Mode option in settings.

Version 3.01.14 fixed this pair of issues, and the latest release, 3.01.16, fixed the low volume limit on the device.

The v2 is quite stable, and the latest 3.01.16 firmware is quite smooth, with virtually no complaints or hangups.  I would simply format and reload your music, as this should yield a happy device indeed.

Bob  :smileyvery-happy:

Tell you the truth, I had the original 280 and had to format the thing two or three times. When it finally broke (dropped it accidentally), I bought the v2 and was thrilled at how much better it was. The only glitch I’m finding now is the slow boot up and turn off, so I guess I’ll live with it as long as everything else works. Reformatting again is a last resort. I don’t remember which version I had, though the tech people at Sansa probably have it on record as it was through them that I upgraded. They still haven’t gotten back to me as to how to reload the prior version. Thanks for the info, appreciate your knowledge.

I’ve been having a curious problem with my v2 280e: the micro sd card keeps popping out of its slot! Fortunately, I’ve been able to find it, twice now, but I worry that I may eventually lose it. Has anyone else had this problem? Fixes?

Dear SanDisk-Software-Engineers!

Version 03.01.16 has come in the month,

and the bug with the drop-out between

tracks is still there! Is there a chance of

a version without this ugly bug?

Or do I have to wait for a 200v2 compatible

rockbox-software to get rid of the drop-outs? 

Kind regards,

Stefan 

Well, I was finally forced to format and you were right, it fixed the slow bootup and transitions. One other thing, have you had any problems with napster? A couple of times I’ve had to format because of corrupted files, if fact that is why I had to this last time. Also, is rockbox worth it? I have an old e280 whose display is gone but still works fine and someone recommended I use rockbox…does it work ok with napster? Thanks.

Hello drchelito,

I don’t know if you are replying to my post,

but if so, I can tell you that I don’t have a

v1 player of sansa e2xx, so I have no experiance

with rockbox.

Regards,

Stefan


I have downloaded the newest firmware on my e280 (e200v2 03.01.16)

I have a choice of 3 Modes

MTP

MSC

and

Auto Detect

What is Auto Detect for (I’m clear on MTP & MSC)?

Is there an instance when I should use Auto Detect?

Thanks in advance

Hi vido332,

if plug-in on a Microcream XP-Operating System,

the system asks you, what mode you want to

use, so if you choose “Auto Detect” the

choice is up to you.

Regards,

Stefan 

Auto detect mode first attempts connection in MTP mode, then if unsuccessful, it establishes an MSC connection.

Bob  :stuck_out_tongue:

Bob, thanks!

I like that… sounds like I want to use Auto-Detect

I’ll change that in my Settings - USB Mode

Really appreciate the answer!

vido

Can anybody tell me which version that support Arabic langauge for e280?

Sure, I’m running the Americas version, and I have cool Arabic characters as an option.  Wish I could read them.

Bob  :smileyvery-happy:

My v2 e260 is doing the same thing as the person said, computer won’t recognize it.

I have a Sansa e260 , v03.01.11A My computer is running Windows XP with 1gb of RAM. I have been successfully using my e260 for about a month now. However I just went to connect it to my computer to add music and the computer does not recognize it. It says your device was not recognized properly and may not work. It then shows connecting, writing then refreshing database over and over.  

I downloaded the new firmware and tried to install it. When the installer says connect the e200, nothing happens (except it says refreshing database over and over).

 

I have tried turning it to HOLD and holding the left button in and it still isn’t recognized.  

Please help.

 

Thanks,

 

MC

hey guys.  thanks for the firmware.  before I download it and stuff, will this void my warenty and if I use v 1 firmware on a v2 sansa, will that brick it?  thats some questions I have.

budinsky 

Hi Budinsky,

in the original wrapping of my docking station

they included a handout that recomended to

update the firmware, so it should not influence

the waranty.

Regards,

Stefan 

DO NOT USE V1 FIRMWARE ON A V2!!!

There is a separate thread for v2 firmware. The version number begins with 3.X

Actually, this is the v2 firmware thread. If you have a v1, use firmware 1.x, a separate thread.  

Message Edited by c1u31355 on 06-26-2008 11:04 AM

thanks guys.  just wanted to know if it would mess up my sansa uin v 1 firmware on v2.

Te processors of these two generations of e200 are different.  The v1 series (PortalPlayer) firmware is in mi4 format, and the v2 series (AustriaMicrosystems) firmware is a bin file.

The firmware is tailored to each different processor family.  Trying to install the wrong type of firmware isn’t a good idea.  Be sure to identify your Sansa’s type before installing the firmware.

Bob  :smileyvery-happy:

Hello,

I want to report several bugs.

1.) This thread says, that displaying Album Art in photos got fixed. Actually my sansal e260 v2 03.01.16F still displays all Cover photos within photos which is really anoying if you try to find your own photos. On the otherhand it could be interesting to browse cover art, so I would suggest to group all cover art under an extra menu entry within the photos menu. 

2.) The clock isn’t working at all. No matter what I set the time to, the sansa is always showing something different. Sometimes 10min sometimes more.

3.) German translation is wrong. Empty is spelled “Leer”  and not “Leeg” like it’s currently

4.) The radio sometimes doesn’t seems to initialize correctly and only plays noice. Cycling through the stations or switching the whole thing on and off helps.

regards,

peter