Software Update Instruction for X-F270 from v1.6 or higher to v2.5 incl. DAB firmware

Change notes for SW v2.5 and DAB firmware version (V10-000A0A-01-0121-011B)

Note: The version information can be found under SETTINGS > Others. The DAB firmware version can be found in the DAB source > Settings. The DAB FW V10 has been issued already with v2.4. Updating from v2.4 to v2.5 doesn't require to re-update DAB FW V10 again.

Navigation

If the navigation source is in foreground, the device returns to this source automatically in case of an interruption by a Traffic Announcement (TA).
Navigation voice volume cannot be reduced below volume Level 10. However, it is still possible to MUTE or switch off navigation voice.

General

Text correction for Czech and Polish languages.
Additional DAB UI modification for TPEG Integration (preparation for next update).
Adaption to meet new Fiat Series 8 vehicle SWCs. At the SWC assignment page the SWC can be changed now from <Mode 1> to <Mode 2>.
Technical adaptation to support different HDMI chipsets (production related).

Remark

v2.5 requires at least v1.6 to be installed – please check your current SW version before you proceed with the update. If an older SW than v1.6 is installed on your device, you need FIRST update to v1.6.

Step 1: Download of SW and preparation of a USB flash drive for the update process

1.1 Download

Download the self-extracting archive update file (exe file) from the XZENT website. Copy the self-extracting file to a USB flash drive (≤ 8 GB, FAT32 format).

See picture 1.

1.2 Extract

Double click the EXE file and extract directly to root directory of the USB flash drive. See picture 2.

1.3 Post-Extraction

After the extraction is completed you receive 2 files, GIMINI_PACK.BIN, sppf_mcu32.img and a folder "D2A-FW". See picture 3.

Visual Description (Pictures 1, 2, 3)

Picture 1 shows the downloaded `.exe` file (X-F270_v2.5_inc_DAB_FW.exe) on a USB drive, labeled as 'Computer USB (F:)'.

Picture 2 illustrates the extraction process of the `.exe` file to the USB drive's root directory, showing the 'Extract to:' field set to the USB drive.

Picture 3 displays the resulting files on the USB drive after extraction: the `D2A-FW` folder, `GEMINI_PACK.BIN`, and `sppf_mcu32.img`.

Attention

In some rare cases, the USB-flash-drive may not be detected by the XZENT device. If one step fails, please re-check and re-use a different brand/manufacturer USB flash drive item and/or change the memory size (<1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB ...).
Do NOT download and execute (extraction) directly to PC.
Do not copy the multiple extracted files to your USB flash drive – copy the single archive file to the USB flash drive and extract it there.

Step 2: APP and MCU Update

Duration of APP/MCU update is approx. 5 min. (without preparation time).

To start the v2.5 update, connect the USB flash drive to USB-1, you need to go to Setup > Others > Install Software.

If you don't see this function you don't have v1.6 or higher installed and need to install at least v1.6 before you continue.
If you cannot confirm the OK-Button, the USB flash drive is connected to the wrong USB port or the files are not put on root directory as shown in step 1. Please check the port and the USB flash drive.

After you confirm to install the SW, the device will auto-restart itself and follow the sequence shown in the arrow diagram below from A to G. Please ensure that the process is correct and that no parts are skipped. If steps are accidentally skipped, this is an indication that the files or the USB flash drive are not working properly. Review and repeat step 1 but use a different USB flash drive (other brand or size but FAT32 format).

Update Sequence Description (Diagram A-G)

(A) Bootscreen: The initial display when the device starts.
(B) APP update: This screen may flash at the beginning of the APP update process.
(C) Update Successful!: This text appears when the APP installation has reached 100%.
(D) Boot Logo: The boot logo is automatically displayed for a short time as the device continues the start-up process.
(E) Main Menu: The main menu will show for 3 to 4 seconds.
(F) MCU update: The MCU update process will start.
(G) MCU complete: When the OK-button appears, please remove the USB flash drive now before pressing OK.

Important Note

If you do not remove the USB stick here, the Update may restart again.

Language Setting

Attention: The system's default language changed to GERMAN since v1.6. To change the language to your desired language, long-press the ALT sensor front button. The system language can be changed in the first line "General".

Step 3: DAB firmware update

If you have finished the APP and MCU update, you can remove the GIMINI_PACK.BIN, sppf_mcu32.img from the USB flash drive to avoid restart of the update process.

Proceed now with the DAB-FW update.

3.1 Connect USB

While the device is still powered on, connect the USB flash drive to USB-1.

3.2 Start DAB Update

Select the DAB source to start the DAB FW update. A pop-up "Update Firmware" should appear approx. for 3 seconds after entering the source while the USB flash drive with correct files is on USB-1 detected.

3.3 Progress and Verification

As soon as the progress bar is updating, you can safely remove the USB flash drive to avoid re-updating the device by accident on auto restart after the progress bar reaches 100% of DAB FW progress.

After successful DAB firmware installation, verify that DAB FW has been correctly installed. It should show: < V10-000A0A-01-0121-011B > (DAB source > Settings).

If you see "b V10-000A0A-01-0121-011B" or an error message during the update process – please repeat the DAB-FW update and/or download, extract again and replace the "D2A-FW" folder for another try. You can delete the APP/MCU files GIMINI_PACK.BIN and sppf_mcu32.img in case you only need to do the DAB firmware update again.

Step 4: Loading Factory Settings

Load factory settings from Setup > Others > Load Factory > OK.

Your device is now ready for regular use.

Version Comparison

Compare the APP and MCU version to match with the version as shown below:

Version: X-F270 v2.5
APP: 20210726_1446
OS: 24.0.2.2.2.0.1.0
MCU: SP_30_20210714_01

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