How do I f/w update??????

I have a samsung m230 version YP-U2J, and since about a week ago whenever I turn it on, the screen says "Need to format with f/w updater". THen it automatically turns off. I plugged it into the computer, and Napster didn't recognize it, although usually it does. I clicked Update Napster when my mp3 player was plugged in, but nothing happened. I really need help, I can't afford to get a new mp3 player!!!!!!I would really appreciate your help, if I figure it out before anyone helps, I'll notify you. THanx so much!

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Anonymous Nov 18, 2007

I've resetted the player... i've tried everything i could think of and when i turn it on it says mldb error and then it says needs to format with f/w updater....
Anonymous Aug 08, 2008

its a stupid piece of **** thats what this thing is!
Anonymous Mar 05, 2009

hey i have a samsung mp3 player YP-MT6 and every time i plug it in it says need to f/w update , what do i do ? i tried what u guys said on top but nothin happend
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Here's the site with the firmware upgrade download: http://www.samsung.com/support/productsupport/download/Model_Select.aspx?type=Digital+Audio+Player(YEPP)&typecode=200600&subtype=Yepp&subtypecode=200601&model=YP-U2JQB/XAA&filetype=FM&language= although I'm sure that the f/w updater is within this program here: http://www.samsung.com/support/productsupport/download/Model_Select.aspx?type=Digital+Audio+Player(YEPP)&typecode=200600&subtype=Yepp&subtypecode=200601&model=YP-U2JQB/XAA&filetype=SW&language= That should help you with your problem. First download and install the first link, then use the tools that are within that program. Once finished, update it with the firmware update and you should be alright.

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Posted on Apr 02, 2007

Anonymous Apr 02, 2007

I meant to say download and install the second link first...
Anonymous Apr 10, 2007

At least state what happened...Did you use the f/w updater, and if you did, what happened afterwards?

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I has the same problem. You have to push the play button (hold it down), plug it into the computer and continue to hold it down until the computer finds the hardware (about 10 seconds). After that I was able to launch the firmware update. It found the device and installed the new updated firmware. After completion, the device worked fine.

Posted on Dec 24, 2008

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I just went through this today and had to call 1(800)Samsung to resolve. There is a reset hole on the end opposite the USB connector but pressing it made the problem worse (now it boots to 20% and just powers off with no messages). I downloaded the firmware updates but the software could never find the player even though when I plugged into the USB port Windows would see SOMETHING was plugged in.
First make sure the firmware updater software is installed on your PC. Then the key to the fix is to take the player, press and hold the Play button (on top, same as power) and while holding it in then plug into the USB port. Windows hardware wizard will launch. Tell it ok and let it auto find the drivers. From this point when its all done now launch the same software and relaod the firmware and resync from WMP.

Posted on Dec 16, 2007

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