Hi,

I downloaded the new firmware version _PV73200_v7.3.5.r3582_Asian.zip from the Playon!HD Mini Firmware update. I tried to install the new firmware following the instruction included in the downloaded attachment. However it seemed that nothing happened when i was installing it ( meaning there is no flashing info on my TV). I have have successfully installed several firmwares in the past so I am familiar in the procedure and the sequence of events when installing the firmware.

I looked at the firmware installed in my Mini2 and it is with version v9.5.5.r6629. Is this the cause of the non-installation of the latest firmware since the version of the firmware in my unit is greater than the new firmware I was installing. I got the v9.5.5.r6629 from the Playon!HD site.

Is it incorrect to install the firmware from Playon HD to my Mini 2?
How will I install the latest firmware with this situation?

Thanks.

You should be installing firmware for the PV73800 for the Mini 2, not the Playon!HD Mini...

Yes, what you are trying to do is incorrect.

That most probably is your problem.

R7317 is the current reliiable firmware.

You can download from here http://www.acryan.com/support/ACR-PV73800/ or from the firmware links on this forum.

Hi Gregiboy,

Thanks for the quick reply.

I am trying to install the latest firmware release: _PV73200_v7.3.5.r3582_Asian for my Mini2 but it seemed that nothing is happening. I observed that my thumb drive containing the firmware is being read but nothing seemed to happen, that is no indication form my TV that the firmware is being loaded. I followed the instruction for the safe-mode flashing procedure as shown below:

Two methods to flash the firmware to your Playon!HD Mini
Safe-mode flashing procedure (Recommended)
1. Copy install.img to the root directory of a USB flash drive and connect it to any USB host port of the unit.
2. Switch off the main power to the unit.
3. Press and hold on to the power button on the front panel of the unit.
4. Switch on the main power.
5. Release the power button when the firmware update starts flashing on your display in a moment and
will automatically reboot when update is completed.
**Do not power off the unit during the flashing process!**[/i][/b]

My other question is for instruction no 2 and 4. Does this mean pulling / plugging the power of the unit? because the power button per my observation will not turn on or off the power of my Mini2.

Again, thank you.

Francis.

You are still using the wrong firmware. The Mini 2 is model PV73800 not PV73200.

Get the right one otherwise you may end up "bricking" your player.

Make sure that the USB stick is formatted as fat32 and that the file is named "install.img" exactly as it is case sensitive.

Also steps 2 & 4 mean either turning power off at wall or unplugging power from unit.

Hi Gregiboy,

Download the firmware you have provided with the link.
Followed your instructions on how to update firmware.
The updating of the firmware for my Mini2 is successful. I'll remember to use always PV73800.

Thanks a lot for your time and effort.

Francis.

Problem solved. Topic closed.

And FIY: the HD2 and Mini2 models do not have European and Asian firmware releases.