This version contains an improved version of firmware on your ZiiO 7" tablet, and is intended for version 2.00.14. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.
What's New:
- Improved Bluetooth compatibility in PAA application
- Updated Audible application
Requirements:
- ZiiO 7" tablet with firmware 2.00.13 or newer.
- When connecting to your computer, the OS should be Microsoft® Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit edition.
Notes:
- After installing this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade back to the previous version.
- If you are currently using a live wallpaper, it will be re-set after installing this firmware. Items (shortcuts) and widgets on the Home panel will also be re-set. You will need to re-select the wallpaper and add the items and widgets back to the Home panel.
- You can check the firmware version by tapping Settings > About. The firmware version is displayed under Build Number.
- Before you install this firmware:
- Backup your files.
- Delete current widgets on the Home panel so that the upgraded widgets can take effect.
- Ensure your ZiiO's battery level is at 25% or higher.
- Close all open applications.
- You can install this firmware by downloading it directly to your ZiiO, or by downloading it first to your computer.
To install this firmware by downloading it directly from the Web to your ZiiO:
- Download the firmware file to your ZiiO. The file will be stored in your ZiiO's internal memory.
- After the download is completed, tap the firmware file on the popup box.
- Tap Install on the popup box.
- After the installation is completed, tap Open.
- Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will re-start. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it.
To install this firmware by downloading it to your computer first:
- Download the firmware file to your computer.
- Connect ZiiO to your computer using a USB cable. If the USB connected dialog box appears on the tablet, tap Turn on USB storage. Otherwise, go to the Notification panel and tap USB connected > Turn on USB storage.
- Copy the firmware file to your ZiiO (either in its internal memory or memory card).
- On your computer, safely remove your ZiiO device in Windows. Next, on the ZiiO “USB storage in use” screen, tap Turn off USB storage. If the “USB storage in use” screen is not shown, go to the Notification panel and tap USB Connected > Turn off USB storage. Then, disconnect ZiiO from the USB port.
- With the use of ZiiExplorer, navigate to the location where you copied the file to, and tap it.
- Tap Install on the popup box.
- After the installation is completed, tap Open.
- Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears.
Important: Do not power down your ZiiO during the firmware upgrading process unless you are instructed to do so.
Note: After the upgrading process, your ZiiO will re-start. The screen will go black for a while during this time. When the unlock screen appears, this means that the firmware upgrading process is complete. Please be patient.
Tip: If the touch screen does not work when the unlock screen appears, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the tablet completely. You may turn on the tablet again when you need to use it.
If you encounter problems installing this firmware upgrade, please contact Technical Support. Visit ZiiO's FAQ for more information.
