Cowon Z2 MP3 Player Firmware 4.45 Download

Posted at December 21, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Cowon Z2 MP3 Player Firmware 4.45 Description

Changes:

Music Player
- Improved compatibility of some MP3 tags.

COWON Korean Input method
- Improved errors of display size when a device rotates.

< Tips for using Z2 in a more stable way >

Apply the following order to use the product more stable.
- Copy important data to a PC or other storage devices.
 - Firmware upgrade to Vx.45
- After upgrade.
Settings > Storage > Unmount internal memory > Format internal memory > FAT32 > Erase
everything

Note:

To play the file size of more than 4GB, it must be formatted as NTFS. Since NTFS characteristics, after transferring the data, please run safe-removal before disconnecting the cable from the PC, or files may be destroyed. Therefore if you use NTFS, special attention is required. We recommend you to use FAT32, if you use standard media files. 

Upgrade Instruction:

- Use the USB cable to connect COWON Z2 to the PC.
- Select Turn on USB storage to copy files between PC and Z2.
- Copy and paste the firmware file to the root folder of the device.
- Click "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the tray at the lower right corner of your computer screen to disconnect the device from the PC.
- Select Turn off USB storage and disconnect Z2 from PC.
- Connect AC adaptor with your device.
- Settings > About Z2 > System updates, select the storage where the file is saved to start firmware upgrade.
- Upon finishing firmware upgrade, verify the installed firmware version from Settings > About Z2 > Firmware version.

Firmware upgrade can also be conducted through MicroSD cards by copying firmware files to the root folder of MicroSD and inserting the MicroSD card into COWON Z2.

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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