GROM USB3/USB2P Car Kit Firmware FRD 34 Download

Posted at December 3, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

GROM USB3/USB2P Car Kit Firmware FRD 34 Description

USB3, USB2P - serial batch number starts with the 844 through 8462C

Here you can download the latest version of firmware for your GROM-USB3 and GROM-USB2P interface with the serial number starting at 844 and up to 8462C. Please note that if you have the GROM-AND2 or GROM-USB2P(USB2) with the serial batch numbers that start with or in between of 831-843, please go to the GROM-USB2 and GROM-AND2 firmware update page for the applicable firmware.

NOTE:

- Ford (US) 07-10 (GROM-USB3-FRD) only

Fixes:

Description:
- iPhone/iPod stability improvements

Changelog :

- USB connectivity improvements
- iPhone/iPod browsing improvements
- Many compatibility issues fixed
- Many stability fixes

To apply the firmware do the following :
- Rename file to gromusb2.hex
- Put the file on a USB stick into the root of the drive (as shown below)
- Create at least one folder and place one music file into that folder
- Turn on the ignition and attach the stick to the device
- The light on a stick should blink for several seconds and then stay solid
- The firmware update is done. Ready to use!
- Turn ignition off and then on for stereo to recognize the new firmware
- Make sure you remove gromusb2.hex from the stick to avoid unwanted firmware change later !

There is no need to install all intermediate versions of firmware to apply all fixes. Simply install the latest version and it will include all changes from previous versions

If you experience problems with updating the firmware on GROM unit, check these important steps:
- Make sure you are renaming file correctly to gromusb2.hex and not gromusb2.hex.hex Check this out as this is mistakenly done all the time.
- Try Using smaller Size USB stick 8GB and below.
- Make sure the USB stick you are using is formatted FAT file system structure i.e. FAT32, FAT16 or FAT. /// NTFS and exFAT is not supported by the GROM.
- Try using a different USB stick if one you are currently using is not working.
- Make sure that the USB stick you are using to flash the firmware with is not empty. It should have at least one (1) folder with at least one (1) music file in it. This will help the GROM unit read the USB flash drive. How to set up USB flash drive to use with GROM
- If you still cannot get it to work try to use the same USB flash drive you use to play music to flash the firmware.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.

  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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