This download contains an improved version of the Froyo firmware on your ZiiO 10" tablet and is intended for
firmware version 2.00.07 or newer. It includes new feature enhancements, updated applications and widgets, and
several fixes. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.
What's new is this release:
- Updated the Amazon Kindle application
- Updated the Audible application
- Improved HDMI mirroring performance
- Fixed some Japanese text errors
- Improved performance when resumes from suspend mode
- Resolved VPN connection issue
- Improved OTA (Over-the-Air) software
application for ZiiO10
Requirements:
- ZiiO 10" tablet with firmware version 2.00.07 or newer. For users with an earlier version of the firmware
1.00.03, please use the “ZiiO10_1_00_03to2_00_07_fwupd.apk” to upgrade to 2.00.07 first. Or, for users
with firmware 1.00.08, please use the “ZiiO10_1_00_08to2_00_07_fwupd.apk” to upgrade to 2.00.07 first.
- When connecting to your computer, the OS should be Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP
Service Pack 3 32-bit edition.
Operating System:
- Windows 7 32-bit
- Windows 7 64-bit
- Windows Vista 32-bit
- Windows Vista 64-bit
- Windows XP
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Android 2.2
Notes:
- After installing this firmware, you will not be able to downgrade back to the previous firmware.
- If you are currently using a live wallpaper, it will be reset after installing this firmware. Items (shortcuts)
and widgets on the Home panel will also be reset. You will need to reselect 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:
- Back up the tablet contents.
- Delete current widgets on the Home panel so that the upgraded widgets can take effect.
- Ensure that your ZiiO's battery level is at 25% or higher.
- Use Task Manager to close all applications.
- You can install this firmware by downloading it directly to your ZiiO, or by downloading it to your computer
first.
To install this firmware by downloading it directly from the Web to your ZiiO, do the following:
- 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 in the popup box.
- Tap Install in 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 restart. 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, do the following:
- Download the firmware file to your computer.
- Connect ZiiO to your computer using the 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 the internal memory or an inserted 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 in 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 restart. 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 any problems installing this firmware upgrade, please contact Technical
Support.
For more information about your product, visit
http://www.creative.com/getstarted/ziio10/faqs.asp
