here is a tip i wrote re trying to get the player in rcokUSB mode if u can still see the main drive but the player appears dead, its worked for quite a few people now, just another option, especially when trying to get the drivers installed which is the biggest obstacle that many face
downloads
firmware (latest) -
http://www.mp4.vpunk.co.uk/sflo_new_fw/M29.zip
retore kit tools -
http://www.mp4nation.net/downloads/f...estore_Kit.rar
download, save and unzip ready for use
First get the special drivers installed
(1) Connect the player to the computer and ensure you can see the main memory of the player
(2) in the download of the RKRESTORE kit locate a file called
SETUP.RKW
copy this to the players main memory
(3) Now, keep the player connected and get a PIN, poke this pin into the reset hole of the player
Located on the LEFT hand side, the player will restart and if successful windows will open an
ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD
as shown below in the screen shot
Make sure you select the radio button highlighted in the shot below "
No not at this time" as we want to locate the drivers manually
and not let windows do it
Click
NEXT
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(4) On this screen make sure you select "
install from a list or specific location"
Click
NEXT
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(5) on this screen ensure "
Search for best driver in these locations is selected" and that the box called
"
include this location in search" is ticked (as below)
Click
BROWSE button
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(6) from here locate in the RkRestore kit folders a folder named
Rk27 Driver, select it and click OK to close the box
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(7) on this screen click
NEXT
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(8) This screen will now appear, this shows the drivers being installed
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(9) On completion this screen will appear, you have now installed the drivers (note that your player will now disappear from windows)
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(10) if you wish open DEVICE MANAGER in windows and check if all is well, you can see the player now installed as "class for rockub27 devices"
This completes the install of the driver