Firmware only can be installed on a fully functional device. It is wrong to think you could put some firmware into a device, without the special programs the manufactures uses. When a firmware is made available for a camera, it is most of the time put on a memory card. It has a certain name and size. The camera must function for 100%, because the software has not only to recognise the file where the firmware is in, it also must place the software in the flash memory, without an error. For that it only has one chance, of always make sure there is enough power available to transfer and to install the firmware. When things go wrong, you bricked the camera and the only thing you can do is bring it to a certified service centre. Camera's in warranty, will be flashed for free, but out of warranty, it could be they charge you for the job.
Testimonial: "Thanks Harry, camera is functional but some times freezes up and is slow to 'recover' before next pic."
Be aware in some occasions, or some conditions, all cameras can be slow. For instance when you shooting in low light, the shutter time can go up, but also the time needed to save the picture will go up dramatically. At lease the time needed to expose the picture is needed to save the picture. Again even the most expensive digital cameras act the same on that. When the camera sometimes freezes is not great, but at least it is not really defect. I affraid Vivitar never released an upgrade for the camera. Atag least I can't find anything. Sorry
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