Hi there nsm,you can try to register at that chinese site but just once.Use google translate.That site accepts only one registration/one IP address basis and you can download only a single file.

Goodluck!

Re: Turn on, get hourglass and no drive letter assigned
 

So here it is, the firmware everybody's been searching for:

http://www.savefile.com/files/1414352

It's a 9.1.52 firmware for MP4 players with the G-18A-Main-V0.3 Board, TGS177SH00 screen and the AK1025 chip. I don't know if it goes for all of them, but my player is a 3rd gen Ipod nano clone with a real ipod connector.

I couldn't upload it here so I uploaded it by a file hosting service.

Good luck!

/Knasen

Knasen,
Thanks.

I am using MP3 Player Utilities ver 4.05
When I use the upgrade tool. I get the message ' it is in recover state....select firmware'

When I select the firmware and select 'Recover Firmware'

I get the message: Read or Write device information failed. Please exit and check device is connected.

It is connected however....?

Re: Turn on, get hourglass and no drive letter assigned
 

I couldn't update with Upgrade Tool 4.05, but with 5.09. I'm not sure but I think the player was installed as an USB-drive and not ADFU.

Thanks Knasen for sharing this. I have also updated it to this site as well just in case here --> http://www.mympxplayer.org/full-firm...-am-df800.html

Thanks for the quick response knasen - though I think my device has had it.

I just tried 5.09 and I dont even get the 'Begin Upgrading' button highlighted.

Also, I am not getting anything on my device - it is just a black/blank screen. Even though I get the 'bing-bong' when I plug the device into a USB port (have tried 3 different ports). Nothing...I think it is proper DEAD.

Knasen,

Hold on there - have just shorted the chip a per dead recovery guide - tried the firmware again - using 4.09 though.

I am getting closer now - it comes up though restars immediately. Though I see it coming back to life.

Thanks for the firmware - I think I am close to full resusitation soon.

Thanks to Knasen and zrock - my mp3 player is now back up and playing again.

I have one more issue - but I will start a new thread.

Thanks again guys

So i have the exact same problem (blue screen+hourglass, connection as something other then USB drive. Interestingly the 3.7volt battery is charged to 4.2 volts at the moment)

My screen says: XY-1.8TBN-KMA
Board: HAIYU M618-V1
Chip: Actions AK1025
Screen connecting cord: ROHS XY-1.8B-V1

If someone could point me towards the proper firmware i would be greatly appreciative.

Re: Turn on, get hourglass and no drive letter assigned
 

i have a such problem.

Bord ID(?): cj91-808 2007.1.19
display: 1.48 py-1315w-1(rfd)07/5/16
Memory - large chip: SAMSUNG 772 K9G8G08UOM PCBO
Chip - medium chip: ak1025
FM - small chip: spt si3661an

In begins i have a blue screen with hourglasses, but after a bad firmware my player in first detecting the flash but in next moment my PC cant see it.

Please help me to find right firmware and say me what i must to do with my new trouble.

Thanks