How to Update the Firmware
Firmware update
Step 1: Download
- From your computer, download the latest firmware by clicking on the appropriate language and the SKU/Model that you have (download provided below).
2. Once you click on the correct version, you will start to see a download appear within your web browser. Depending on the computer you have and the web browser you use, the download can appear in numerous locations. Once the download is complete, simply click on the download and a secondary window will appear, showing the download.
If the file is not named correctly, the download will not be transferred to the unit. You can change the name by right clicking the file with your mouse and select, 'rename'.
*Ensure that the downloaded file is unzipped.
After the file is downloaded, if you see a blue letter 'Z', '.zip', or a zipper overlaying the file, the file will need to be unzipped. To carry out this function, right-click the file with your mouse and select, 'unzip' or 'extract all' and the file should reappear as a solid, manila folder without anything overlaying it.
Step 2: Transfer
1. Insert your 64Gb microSD card into your computer. You should see it pop up on the left-hand side of your "Files/Downloads" window. Simply drag-and-drop the unzipped file you previously downloaded and renamed, onto your microSD card. Once you have dragged and dropped the file onto you SD card, confirm the successful transfer by clicking on the SD card. You should clearly see the file within the SD card.
*Ensure that there aren't any previous firmware update files on the microSD card
Once you have confirmed the transfer, right click on the microSD card (located on the left of window) and select, "Eject". You can now remove the microSD card from your computer.
2. Turn on your Defiance and insert the microSD card. Once inserted, use the remote and to access your "Firmware Settings". Select "Firmware Update" and the download should start to transfer onto the unit. You will clearly see a prompt on the display that indicates that the update is currently being transferred onto the unit. Once the unit has successfully downloaded, the unit will reboot. Confirm the success of the firmware download by going into your setting and click on "Firmware Version". You should now see the updated firmware version within this menu.