Cowon iAUDIO U5 Player Firmware 1.17 Download

Posted at April 28, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Cowon iAUDIO U5 Player Firmware 1.17 Description

Release Notes:

- Improved Features & Fixed Bugs
- You won't lose any files saved in the player by upgrading this firmware. However, we recommend you back up your data on the computer just in case.
- If you install a firmware v.1.XX, iAUDIO U5 can support WMDRM 10 and Music library.
If you would like to play OGG and FLAC files on iAUDIO U5, please install a firmware v.3.XX.
- Fixed error which was occurred while playing some unusual tag files.
Improved radio scheduled recording hours which wasn’t long enough.

Installation steps:

- Download the firmware to your PC and unzip it. You will get U5.bin and U5_font.bin files.
- Connect iAUDIO U5 to the PC by using an USB cable.-  
- If iAUDIO U5 is recognized as a removable disk, please paste U5.bin and U5_font.bin files to the root folder (top folder in iAUDIO U5) in iAUDIO U5. 
- After copy is finished, please disconnect iAUDIO U5 form the PC and turn on the unit.
- iAUDIO U5 will automatically start firmware upgrade. After it is complete, it powers off.
- Now turn on iAUDIO U5. The upgraded firmware version will display on the first screen.
If the new firmware version number is the same, firmware upgrade is completed. 
The upgraded firmware version is indicated in information under Settings menu.

About Media Player Firmware:

Installing a firmware update for your Media Player improves the general user experience by adding new features, fixing bugs, and enhancing the compatibility of your device, in order to play various formats of audio and video content.

By updating your Media Player, you can actually prolong the device’s life because, this way, it will be in sync with the new industry standards for content creation.

However, the process of updating your device is a risky one if not done according to strict instructions, such as: make sure that the firmware you have downloaded is compatible with your device, and don’t interfere with the player during the update process.

The most common method of upgrading your Media Player is by using a USB stick or update DVD. Although this process is very straightforward, each device has certain particularities that you must take into account.

If you consider using this update for your Media Player, feel free to click the download button, install the firmware and enjoy. Check out our website as often as possible to keep your Media Player up to date with the latest software and firmware. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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