[Q] Problems Uploading Music from iFP->PC with UMS Softwa
Originally posted by Sweet Spot
I can't upload music from my ifp to my computer. How can I fix this?
To prevent unauthorized coping of music iRiver has included features in its
software that prevents you from uploading encoded music from your player to
another computer.
There are a few workarounds to this.
1) rename files from music.mp3 to music.rec. Files with the rec suffix can
be stored in your player and played normally. They can also be uploaded
into your computer. This process is a pain in the butt however if you have
several hundred tracks in your player.
2) You can upgrade your firmware to the UMS version. This will allow you to
use the player as a Mass Storage Device. You will NOT BE ABLE to use your
IMM any longer with this upgrade. To transfer files in and out you will
have to use Windows Explorer. Do not do this upgrade unless you are
comfortable using windows.
CAUTION: When this upgrade is done the entire contents of
your player will be erased. The player needs to format itself as a UMS
device and in the process deletes everything.
How do I upload firmware if I use UMS software?
1) Go to the iRiver download site and download the new firmware to your
desktop. Insure the hex file is not compressed. Drop and drag this hex
file to your root directory in the player using windows explorer.
2) Disconnect the player from your computer the usual way. Using the Nav
keys go to firmware upgrade in the player. Toggle to upgrade firmware,
select yes. The player will then upgrade its self to the latest and
greatest firmware.
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