Showing posts with label firmware. Show all posts
Showing posts with label firmware. Show all posts

2017-12-29

ZyXEL P660RT2 EE firmware versions

ZyXEL P660RT2 EE is an old ADSL[2+] router that has been quite common in post-USSR/CIS countries.

Known FW versions
VersionArchive URLInfo URL
3.40(AXN.0)D0http://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/525e69ec-341d-46be-b594-484ec4378dbb/340AXN0D0.ziphttp://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/525e69ec-341d-46be-b594-484ec4378dbb/file_id.diz
3.40(AXN.1)D0http://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/2d13f8d6-241e-4cf9-b7f9-6a9974836d0a/340AXN1D0.ziphttp://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/2d13f8d6-241e-4cf9-b7f9-6a9974836d0a/file_id.diz
3.40(AXN.2)D0http://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/0c061795-afb5-4859-bade-80ccfbfef831/340AXN2D0.ziphttp://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/0c061795-afb5-4859-bade-80ccfbfef831/file_id.diz
3.40(AXN.3)D0http://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/a17310da-b9c7-402f-ab46-64a43ba09fc6/340AXN3D0.ziphttp://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/a17310da-b9c7-402f-ab46-64a43ba09fc6/file_id.diz
3.40(AXN.3)D0_20100617http://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/8b436301-004a-42c0-b698-563080eab1e2/340AXN3D0_20100617.ziphttp://download.from.zyxel.ru/download/8b436301-004a-42c0-b698-563080eab1e2/file_id.diz


Notes:
  1. the latest firmware version is 3.40(AXN.3)D0_20100617;
  2. file_id.diz files contain the SHA256 hashes of the ZIP archives (and also some old and new download URLs);
  3. usually, it's recommended to reset the router configuration after the firmware upgrade (you can find the "RESET" button hole at the back of the router).

Reference:

2016-12-31

Digital camera notes: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 is a portable digital camera.

Latest firmware version (known to me): "1.0A".

How to check it:
  1. set the mode dial to "P";
  2. press and hold together 2 buttons: "Stabilizer" ("hand") + "Up" (above the "MENU" button);
  3. turn the camera on (switch the power key from "OFF" to "ON");
  4. release the buttons (2);
  5. set the mode dial to "Play" position;
  6. if there's no detailed image information on the screen, press the "DISPLAY" button a few times, until it displays it;
  7. press (and release) 2 buttons together: "Stabilizer" + "Down" (below the "MENU" button);
  8. you should see 3 text lines of debugging info, and the 1st one contains the FW version info; e. g.: VER 1.0A:0000 means FW version "1.0A";
  9. turn the camera off (switch the power key from "ON" to "OFF").
Unfortunately, no known FW updates found :(

External links:

Digital camera notes: Fujifilm FinePix T500

Fujifilm FinePix T500 is a mobile digital camera.

Latest firmware version (known to me): "1.00".
How to check it: turn the camera on (press the power button) while holding the "DISP/BACK" button.
Unfortunately, no known FW updates found :(

External links:

Digital camera notes: Sony MHS-CM5

Sony MHS-CM5 is a mobile HD camera.

Short specs:
video [MP4] resolution:
up to 1080p30 / 720p60 (1920x1080@30 fps, 1280x720@60 fps, 1280x720@30 fps etc.);
photo [JPG]:
up to 5 MP (max. 2592x1944).

Firmware notes.
  • Latest firmware version (known to me): "1.21".
  • How to check it: turn on the camera (open the LCD screen), and then quickly press and hold the "MENU" button; you'll see the FW version in the bottom right corner of the screen.
  • Firmare update file is usually named "SDV5591S.bin".
  • Quick firmware analysis suggests this Sony camera contains some hardware by Ambarella, which makes it somewhat related to GoPro.

Misc. notes. Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software is abandoned. You can now use that partition of the camera's internal flash memory to store any other useful data ;)

External links:
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Last updated: 2019-04-24

2014-07-01

Firmware update downloads for some Samsung HDDs

Seagate acquired Samsung's HDD business back in 2011, nevertheless the existing firmware updates for some legacy Samsung HDDs are not available for download from the official Seagate site (look here).
So here are some firmware update download links collected from public sources :)

ModelFamilyFirmware version (latest known)Download
HD501LJSpinPoint T166CR100-13Dell / Drivers / R180581

Hints: how to upgrade customized Micron C400 SSDs to the latest generic firmware version

Important notes:
  1. DISCLAIMER: this guide is provided here only "just for fun" for experimental, research and educational purposes without any guarantees (or warranties, responsibilities, obligations, liabilities etc.; even no repeatability guaranteed, as this guide has been based solely on just one particular specimen device, sorry), so use it at your own risk (even more, the so-called "reverse engineering" can possibly be illegal in some areas);
  2. ATTENTION (DANGER): it can result in an irreversible destruction of ALL or ANY data stored on the target device (including the loss of important metadata like device usage statistics, but it's not wise to hope it will heal / recover / restore any worn-out memory blocks / chips or make the device good as new in performance) and, in theory, on some other storage devices -- please back up ALL the valuable data FIRST;
  3. CAUTION: it may even brick your device;
  4. WARNING: moreover, it may void the warranty, if any.
  5. Feel safe & free to enjoy! ;-)

2013-10-08

Seagate: download finder

Just in case you're looking for downloads for your Seagate product (i. e., HDD firmware updates, manuals & software), here's a useful link: