by Herzog » 03 Oct 2012, 21:36
First of all, thanks to all contributing and maintaining this site. Great Job!
Regarding this subject, I had problems with this instructions on my HD2 when trying to install amp_r8. I probably did something wrong and I got stuck with a permanent “Preparing for update. It takes a few seconds”.
I had a link to this post and tried with no success. What actually rescued me was the emergency instructions from the manufacturer included in the PDF coming with all FW updates. To help someone who may end up in the same situation I got into, here they are:
With the FW on a USB pen inserted in the slot...
Please follow the steps below:
1. While pressing the reset button, Disconnect DC plug. Wait 5 seconds.
2. Reconnect DC plug of the Power adapter.
3.The message will be displayed on the screen as “Preparing for update. It takes a few seconds”
4. The Media Player will re-upgrade automatically. Repeat the procedure Until the upgrade has been successfully finished.
If the firmware cannot be upgraded with the Safe Mode. it means that either incorrect firmware or problems with the USB Flash Stick. ( Replace it & re-download )
The difference is very small, it is just that the reset button is not depressed when we reconnect the DC plug. But it saved my day and now have amp_r8 in my HD2!
This procedure is also recommended for someone that lost power while upgrading.
Hope it helps someone...
O!play HD2 amp_r8_pohd, original O!play RC. Thanks!