Sansa Clip+ Firmware Update 01.02.16

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.

 

Sansa Clip+ Firmware | Instructions | Release Notes

 

 


 

New 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 01.02.16

 


 Sansa Clip+ Firmware 01.02.16 Release Notes


 

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:

  • French language translation updates
  • Supports newer memory configuration

 

Bugs Fixed    

     ·       Next Song with long string disappearsinstead of scrolling once device is activated with Rhapsody

 

 

KnownIssues:

     ·        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 

Message Edited by slotmonsta on 05-24-2010 02:17 PM
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Looks like nothing that will affect me one way or the other. But I’m not complaining…at least they are still updating it.:smiley:

What is the point of that ‘clpp_data.dat’ in the zip?

Seems it’s a renamed ‘slotRadio Promotion Rev5’ mp3.

7o9 wrote:

What is the point of that ‘clpp_data.dat’ in the zip?

 

Seems it’s a renamed ‘slotRadio Promotion Rev5’ mp3.

 

 

I think you’re right…just advertising.

Well, I’m just glad I didn’t have a fifty percent reduction in volume after installing this latest FW! :wink:

Unfortunately, the upgrade instructions were incomplete. This is the second time I copied the wrong file to my Sansa Clip +. There are two files. The instructions should be more specific. I am a Mac user.

wplj42 wrote:
Unfortunately, the upgrade instructions were incomplete. This is the second time I copied the wrong file to my Sansa Clip +. There are two files. The instructions should be more specific. I am a Mac user.

The bin file is the one you copy to the player. Disregard the other file.

“The instructions should be more specific. I am a Mac user.”

x2

I am new to this OF updating myself and I also got confused by the 3 items showing in the extracted folder.

These updates keep getting more depressing.

The Sansa Firmware Updater does not recognize that 01.02.15 is available for download. I get the message that there is no update available.

My sansa is installed with 01.02.09

I tried to used the manual update, but nothing happen. I copied the bin file and the folder to the root of the Sansa and after disconnecting it, nothing happen.

Please help.

Thanks. 

Tech Support!!! A few grammatical errors and English words in Russian translation

In “[…]” - more correct variant.

All words ‘Подтв.’ can be replaced by ‘Подтвердить’

Next - menu structure with corrections in […] (with ***)

Настройки

 -Параметры музыки(button “Down”, when music plays)

  -Рейтинг композиции - ***** Star[Балл], Stars[Баллов] ***

  -Replay Gain

   -Album [Альбом] ***

-Удалить Композицию [Удалить трек], because ‘Композицию’ is too long word

 -Информация о треке

  -Artist [Артист](required scrolling of value) ***

  -Album [Альбом] (required scrolling of value) ***

  -Genre [Жанр] ***

  -CODEC [Кодек] ***

  -Duration [Время] (more correct is ‘Длительность’, but string is too short ***

  -Size [Размер] ***

  -Bitrate [Битрейт] ***

  -Sample rate [Частота] ***

  -Track number [Номер трека] ***

  -Year [Год] ***

-Дата и время

  -Дата [Число] ***

  -Время [Формат] ***

 -Яркость

 -Установить заводские настройки[Сброс настроек по-умолчанию]

 -Информация

  -Свободно - MB [МБ] (МБ is Russian) ***

Hi,

I am a new Sansa Clip+ owner (FW version reported by device is v01.01.05F), and I have a question/concern:

I saw in posts about a previous FW update (01.02.09) that when selecting Europe as a region, the High volume setting is no longer available. Can someone confirm that this is still the case with this new FW?

Also, when compared to older (like my original FW) versions, is there any reduction of the max volume (provided that you are always in High volume setting)?

The reason I am asking is because I had awful experience of low max volume of another device that complies with the European directives, and being sick and tired of it, I don’t want to have the same situation again. With my current FW version, the Normal volume setting is too low for me, and the High setting is just right, so any further reduction of the max volume I can get from the device will simply prompt me to go and buy another one.

The problems the new firmwares fix are not so important to me (even the famous FM 50% volume bug), so if someone confirms my concerns, I will just avoid upgrading.

Thanks in advance!

The easy solution, as stated elsewhere (and yes, the lower EU volume situation still persists; and no, I’m not aware that the newer firmware lowers volume below earlier versions):  just set the player to N. America or Rest of World when installing the firmware, or Reset All under System Settings to one of those regions.  No reason not to, getting all the benefit of the firmware revisions.

Thanks for your quick response Miikerman.

OK, I just crossed my fingers and made the FW update (by the way the updater did not work for me - it said “No update service available” or something like that - so I had to do it the manual way). For all interested I can now confirm that there is no reduction in the max volume you can get in the High volume setting.

It should be just fine for you.  And if, for some reason, you have an issue, you always can go back to an earlier firmware.

Enjoy!    :slight_smile:

Hello,

I’ve just regitered in this board to thank you for this update ;) 

Thanks for the new version of the firmware.

Okay, it finally loaded the firmware, but STILL freezing up!!! Apparently the firmware has nothing to do with stopping it freezing up!

Hairball wrote:
Okay, it finally loaded the firmware, but STILL freezing up!!! Apparently the firmware has nothing to do with stopping it freezing up!

No, it doesn’t. Freeze-ups during database refreshing are either caused by bad (or missing) ID3 tags or corrupted files.

Oh, I’m not talking about freezing during refresh, I’m talking about how it simply freezes up while playing music.  Since yesterday, it freeze upon power up.  After resetting 5 or 6 times it might finally come on, then freeze again when I push any button.  It freezes with the logo, and freezes when I unplug it from my computer with the “Disconnected” word showing and the battery bar still moving like it’s still plugged in.  I’m calling Sandisk at 8:00 this morning to see what to do.  Hopefully they are really in California.  I get really frustrated when I have to talk to someone in another country who I can barely understand and who needs me to repeat everything I say!

But yes, mine freezes in many different modes, and now won’t even power up at all.  But I did get lucky this morning because yesterday I couldn’t load the firmware after 8 or 10 tries, but this morning it worked.