Sansa Fuze+ Firmware 01.27.02

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Let me start off by saying that majority of people will be able to update his/her firmware through the Sansa Firmware Updater. There is even a how-to video that explains the process. If for any reason the aforementioned steps do not work for you, then please feel free to continue by trying the more “computer savy” steps, described below.

SanDisk has just released  firmware version 01.27.02 for the Sansa Fuze+. Download links and the release notes are available below.

Windows Users can Connect the device in any Mode and follow the instructions below.

Mac and Linux users can connect their Fuze in MSC or Auto Detect mode and follow the instructions below. 

MSC mode instructions:

  • Turn on the Fuze+
  • Navigate to “Settings” on the menu of the device itself 
  • Scroll down to and select USB Mode
  • Select MSC

 Sansa Fuze+ Firmware 01.27.02 download and installation instructions

Update using the Sansa Firmware updater

For Sansa Firmware Updater - Click here to download

Manual Firmware Update download and Instructions

Manual Firmware Update 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 file to the root directory of your Sansa Fuze+. 

• Disconnect the Sansa Fuze and let it begin the firmware update. 

• Once it finally finishes doing its update, it will turn itself off. 

• Turn the Fuze+ on Select your language and region preference 

• Once its back to the main menu, head to “Settings” >  “Info”, and verify the “Version” is now 01.27.02"x".

  Sansa Fuze+ Firmware 01.27.02 Release Notes

  
This new firmware has various bug fixes, including key fixes listed below, as well as enhancements. Upon completion of the firmware upgrade, the device will turn off.  Power on the device to complete the upgrade process.  If the device does not initiate or complete, press & hold the Power switch for 15 seconds to reset the device and then press and hold power button again to restart. 
  
• Enhancement
added '*' next to the current item in settings
added Radio recording starts immediately after pressing Record Radio from the Radio Options
added Music Now Playing Press and Hold function for Add/Remove on “Music Go List”
improved & refine Brightness Control
added “delete all radio recording” item
updated the word inside Settings Background Menu, Color: ->Pattern: , Pattern->Sansa
added a star/asterisk in front of the command Shuffle all when there is enabled Shuffle mode
disabled FM recording when FM is in Pause
added a message to indicate FM upgrade complete
added Low Battery Warning Message and Low Battery Blinking
enhanced RDS handling
• Bugs Fixed
Audible chapter browsing
Video resume function
Power Saver doesn't work on FM pause mode
Music sorting issue
EQ do not work with slotRadio
incorrect play mode on Podcast playback
incorrect communication between PC and device during MTP connection
Known Issues:
Device doesn’t resume podcast playback
Cannot play Top Rated or Recently Added Songs
Popping noise when changing the speed of podcast
Some .mp4 videos will cause device to restart when swipe from Music to Video
Some language strings are still not translated
The Pause/Play icon showed not clearly on voice now playing screen

This new firmware has various bug fixes, including key fixes listed below, as well as enhancements. Upon completion of the firmware upgrade, the device will turn off.  Power on the device to complete the upgrade process.  If the device does not initiate or complete, press & hold the Power switch for 15 seconds to reset the device and then press and hold power button again to restart. 


Enhancement:
  • added '*' next to the current item in settings
  • added Radio recording starts immediately after pressing Record Radio from the Radio Options
  • added Music Now Playing Press and Hold function for Add/Remove on “Music Go List”
  • improved & refine Brightness Control
  • added “delete all radio recording” item
  • updated the word inside Settings Background Menu, Color: ->Pattern: , Pattern->Sansa
  • added a star/asterisk in front of the command Shuffle all when there is enabled Shuffle mode
  • disabled FM recording when FM is in Pause
  • added a message to indicate FM upgrade complete
  • added Low Battery Warning Message and Low Battery Blinking
Bugs Fixed:
  • Audible chapter browsing
  • Video resume function
  • Power Saver doesn't work on FM pause mode
  • Music sorting issue
  • EQ do not work with slotRadio
  • incorrect play mode on Podcast playback
  • incorrect communication between PC and device during MTP connection
Known Issues:
  • Device doesn’t resume podcast playback
  • Cannot play Top Rated or Recently Added Songs
  • Popping noise when changing the speed of podcast
  • Some .mp4 videos will cause device to restart when swipe from Music to Video
  • Some language strings are still not translated
  • The Pause/Play icon showed not clearly on voice now playing screen
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That was fast! Thanks for the great support! Looking great!

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Known Issues:

  • Device doesn’t resume podcast playback

Thanks a lot for selling a now worthless (at least for me) player. This feature has literally turned my player into a brick.

There is now no way I (or anyone else) can listen to a non-Audible audio book.

When will this issue be fixed?

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since it is in the known issues it is probably in the queue to be fixed in the next firmware release. this however may change if any issues are found when qualifying a new firmware. 

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Please include BOOKMARKING & Folder view in the next firmware release.