earlier post of Charbax with 3.2.46 firmware

[butterflygirl]

Earlier I saw a topic topic Charbax posted with the link to the 3.2.46 firmware. I downloaded it because the link was to Archos' site and installed it. I had some issues with it, (sd card only being recognized part of the time and device not recognizing my hard drive plugged into the 3g port). I checked Archos site and this file is hosted on their site, but there is no link to it on the offical Archos update page. So if you downloaded it, I would wait to install it until Archos offcially puts it a link to it on their site. I was able to downgrade to 3.2.22 again, so all is well.

Just my two cents.

[czesiu]

Earlier I saw a topic topic Charbax posted with the link to the 3.2.46 firmware. I downloaded it because the link was to Archos' site and installed it. I had some issues with it, (sd card only being recognized part of the time and device not recognizing my hard drive plugged into the 3g port). I checked Archos site and this file is hosted on their site, but there is no link to it on the offical Archos update page. So if you downloaded it, I would wait to install it until Archos offcially puts it a link to it on their site. I was able to downgrade to 3.2.22 again, so all is well.

Just my two cents.

and how was camera working?:)

[MarcusMarcus]

Their change log shows the update but not their firmware download page.
http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/changes ... d_gen9.htm

Version 3.2.46 - September 23rd, 2011

Google applications: Google talk is now part of the firmware
Audio/applications: improved volume control (better volume range, less glitches on notifications) leading to faster gaming experience on some 3rd party applications
Wi-Fi: fix low throughput on some access points when using WPA2/AES encryption
Camera: improve camera quality in high and low light condition
Flash: added acceleration support
Archos applications: many enhancements and fixes on Videoplayer, MediaCenter and Mediascrapper
Media center: new elastic and overshoot effect on cover roll edges
File Browser: better action support on multiple selections
Media Scrapper: better handling and cleaning of data base in case of file removal
Photo Frame: Floating Image 3.1.9 is integrated with fixed Picasa support, better background rendering and better memory management
Music player: better protection of music player to avoid to get it killed under low memory condition
Display: better quality SD video upscaling (e.g. on 1080p display)
Video: improve SMI subtitle support
Internationalization: Arabic and Hebrew translations have been integrated and a new specific "Archos keyboard" application has been included for supporting Hebrew and Arabic
Network shares: shortcuts can be created by long press on a remote video folder in Archos media center
Network shares: more robust streaming in case of IP renewal
Memory: smaller memory footprint
3G key: updated APN list
Power off: make sure to clear all alarms when powering off
Hard drive based unit: enhanced power management
Security: apply security fixes from google about DigiNotar CA certificate

Glad they let you roll back to an older firmware. I hate when they don't let you go back. would be nice to be able to roll back to any firmware version that has been released.
For those interested in trying the firmware: http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_3. ... os_it4.aos

[butterflygirl]

Earlier I saw a topic topic Charbax posted with the link to the 3.2.46 firmware. I downloaded it because the link was to Archos' site and installed it. I had some issues with it, (sd card only being recognized part of the time and device not recognizing my hard drive plugged into the 3g port). I checked Archos site and this file is hosted on their site, but there is no link to it on the offical Archos update page. So if you downloaded it, I would wait to install it until Archos offcially puts it a link to it on their site. I was able to downgrade to 3.2.22 again, so all is well.

Just my two cents.

and how was camera working?:)

didn't try it

[Charbax]

Yup they are still testing things, it should be released officially fully tested by Monday unless they find some other bugs before then and delay the release.

[Ate_Bit]

The ARCHOS WORLDWIDE facebook page says the fw will be released on Monday

[Myth0S]

The first apearnce of a no supplying enough power 3g usb port from a user in the archos fans page...

[butterflygirl]

What on earth would be the reason for taking this functionality away? Craig? I've been a die hard supporter of Archos, but this may be enough for me to send it back? It does have the screen issue, so they should give me a refund.

[Myth0S]

What on earth would be the reason for taking this functionality away? Craig? I've been a die hard supporter of Archos, but this may be enough for me to send it back? It does have the screen issue, so they should give me a refund.

can you test against what he said?

[butterflygirl]

What on earth would be the reason for taking this functionality away? Craig? I've been a die hard supporter of Archos, but this may be enough for me to send it back? It does have the screen issue, so they should give me a refund.

can you test against what he said?

I already did. See the first post. I couldn't get the hdd to mount.

[FC360]

The 3G USB slot isn't supposed to be where you plug in your HDDs their supposed to plug into the micro USB socket using a Micro USB to Standard USB slot going by what is said on Archos website.

USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) (Micro USB/USB Host cable sold separately)

[butterflygirl]

The 3G USB slot isn't supposed to be where you plug in your HDDs their supposed to plug into the micro USB socket using a Micro USB to Standard USB slot going by what is said on Archos website.

USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) (Micro USB/USB Host cable sold separately)

Yes. I know this. However, the 3g port does work for my hardrive, whereas the microusb port does not. Yes I have the OTG cable an yes, my hard drive had external power when I tried.

[TME]

The 3G USB slot isn't supposed to be where you plug in your HDDs their supposed to plug into the micro USB socket using a Micro USB to Standard USB slot going by what is said on Archos website.

USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) (Micro USB/USB Host cable sold separately)

Yes. I know this. However, the 3g port does work for my hardrive, whereas the microusb port does not. Yes I have the OTG cable an yes, my hard drive had external power when I tried.

With the firmware update, did you try again? I have no idea what OTG USB cables are but surely any cable that come with the HDD should work? Or any cable with appropriate micro-USB connectors at each end should work? Why do we need to jump through so many hoops to get something that works natively on other tablets to work here?

[butterflygirl]

The 3G USB slot isn't supposed to be where you plug in your HDDs their supposed to plug into the micro USB socket using a Micro USB to Standard USB slot going by what is said on Archos website.

USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) (Micro USB/USB Host cable sold separately)

Yes. I know this. However, the 3g port does work for my hardrive, whereas the microusb port does not. Yes I have the OTG cable an yes, my hard drive had external power when I tried.

With the firmware update, did you try again? I have no idea what OTG USB cables are but surely any cable that come with the HDD should work? Or any cable with appropriate micro-USB connectors at each end should work? Why do we need to jump through so many hoops to get something that works natively on other tablets to work here?

I actually tried this firmware last Friday. I may try again today since it is now officially on Archos' website. http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_3. ... os_it4.aos

The OTG cable is the special cable you need to enable host on the micro usb port.

[Myth0S]

We have an update at Archos Facebook Fan Page or w/e



Lets have a hope that archos will let us use this port. It will be an awesome plus in these tablets.

[butterflygirl]

Tried 3.2.46 again today.

1. Camera looks fine.
2. Google Talk is on device.
3. 1 out of 4 reboots sd card not mounted.
4. Hard drives no longer work for me on 3g port, nor do they work on micro usb port with OTG cable, even with external battery suoplying power to HDD.

Reverted back to 3.2.22 again. Note that if you go back to 3.2.22, you need to "Reset multimedia library" in Repair & formatting. Otherwise, you get an error message about a problem with internal storage when using the Archos video and music players.

I'm really going to be bummed if I have to choose between firmware updates and external HDD support.

[rushmore]

So the 512mb ram is a problem that needs to be managed:

"Music player: better protection of music player to avoid to get it killed under low memory condition"

Not a surprise and OUTSTANDING that Archos is candid about it. Kudos.

[rushmore]

Tried 3.2.46 again today.

1. Camera looks fine.
2. Google Talk is on device.
3. 1 out of 4 reboots sd card not mounted.
4. Hard drives no longer work for me on 3g port, nor do they work on micro usb port with OTG cable, even with external battery suoplying power to HDD.

Reverted back to 3.2.22 again. Note that if you go back to 3.2.22, you need to "Reset multimedia library" in Repair & formatting. Otherwise, you get an error message about a problem with internal storage when using the Archos video and music players.

I'm really going to be bummed if I have to choose between firmware updates and external HDD support.

For item "3.", this is sad but normal for Honeycomb (A500, Thrive and Transformer have the issue- to some degree).

For item "4." I am hoping Archos screwed up in this update and will update again to correct this. A key selling point would be the USB host function and provide more differentiation. It would be silly for Archos not to allow full USB host function on both ports (and hurt sales). It at least needs to be for the dongle, since a full port.

[Craig@ARCHOS]

Tried 3.2.46 again today.

1. Camera looks fine.
2. Google Talk is on device.
3. 1 out of 4 reboots sd card not mounted.
4. Hard drives no longer work for me on 3g port, nor do they work on micro usb port with OTG cable, even with external battery suoplying power to HDD.

Reverted back to 3.2.22 again. Note that if you go back to 3.2.22, you need to "Reset multimedia library" in Repair & formatting. Otherwise, you get an error message about a problem with internal storage when using the Archos video and music players.

I'm really going to be bummed if I have to choose between firmware updates and external HDD support.

No. 4: This is a regression in the firmware and is being analyzed.

[rushmore]

Tried 3.2.46 again today.

1. Camera looks fine.
2. Google Talk is on device.
3. 1 out of 4 reboots sd card not mounted.
4. Hard drives no longer work for me on 3g port, nor do they work on micro usb port with OTG cable, even with external battery suoplying power to HDD.

Reverted back to 3.2.22 again. Note that if you go back to 3.2.22, you need to "Reset multimedia library" in Repair & formatting. Otherwise, you get an error message about a problem with internal storage when using the Archos video and music players.

I'm really going to be bummed if I have to choose between firmware updates and external HDD support.

No. 4: This is a regression in the firmware and is being analyzed.

That is great news! Assuming it is fixed, of course