Toshiba A30 firmware help

stevechev · 10-08-2009, 01:19 PM

I just recently updated the firmware on my A30 and it's freezing up on me now. Is there anyway to revert back to the previous firmware version? I think it was at V3 prior to this latest update and having no problems.

Steve

stevechev · 10-19-2009, 03:24 PM

Bump.

Anyone else possibly having the same issue?

Loves2Watch · 10-19-2009, 04:16 PM

Did you power down the player, unplug it from the wall and upon plugging it back in delete the persistent storage? I would start there first.

**PFC5** · 10-19-2009, 04:31 PM

I used this Hex editor program to change the version number in the firmware file to make the version on it newer than what the current version is so that it would think it is a newer version:

http://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/

I have not done this for over 1.5 years so I cannot remember what I changed for my A20. I would really have to dig back into old documentation to try to figure it out.

You have to modify the header info in the firmware version you want to use again and trick the machine to think the older version is newer than what is currently installed. You will need to use the windows calculator (hex symbols) to figure out where the version is located. i needed to know what the version already installed was and then look for that hex equivalent to change and then change it.

stevechev · 10-24-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Did you power down the player, unplug it from the wall and upon plugging it back in delete the persistent storage? I would start there first.

Thanks, this seemed to have worked. What is the explanation for this? How often do you delete this data?

Loves2Watch · 10-24-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevechev

Thanks, this seemed to have worked. What is the explanation for this? How often do you delete this data?

Not sure why, maybe a bit like RAM that got filled/maxed out but in most cases the procedure I posted usually solves the issues you are/were having.

Only need to delete if having problems or if you are going to do another firmware update.

stevechev · 10-25-2009, 03:19 PM

Thanks again L2W. Great tip.

Steve

Loves2Watch · 10-25-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevechev

Thanks again L2W. Great tip.

Steve

Anytime, that's what wee are here for...

10-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#1
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PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,390	I used this Hex editor program to change the version number in the firmware file to make the version on it newer than what the current version is so that it would think it is a newer version: http://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ I have not done this for over 1.5 years so I cannot remember what I changed for my A20. I would really have to dig back into old documentation to try to figure it out. You have to modify the header info in the firmware version you want to use again and trick the machine to think the older version is newer than what is currently installed. You will need to use the windows calculator (hex symbols) to figure out where the version is located. i needed to know what the version already installed was and then look for that hex equivalent to change and then change it. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier Last edited by PFC5; 10-19-2009 at 05:03 PM.

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stevechev ......................... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 162	Thanks again L2W. Great tip. Steve __________________ 58" Panasonic Plasma TH-58PZ700U 32" Toshiba LCD 32RV530U Xbox 360 Elite Toshiba HD-A30 LG BH200 Onkyo TX-SR705 Paradigm Studio 40 V.3 (fronts) Paradigm Studio 20 V.3 (rears) Paradigm Center 470 V.3 (center) Paradigm PS1000 (Sub)

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