[nmatheis]

Try re-flashing the firmware

 

[d0od]

Try re-flashing the firmware

Sorry if I sound dumb, but what is re-flashing and how do I do it?  Also does my x5 have to be on b/c it won't turn on.

 

[freddy315]

Did you reset with the little pin hole at the top of the player?

 

[d0od]

Yea, but nothing happened. 

 

[trunolimit]

Wait, hold on, the X5 has custom MODs!!!!!!
 
Oh man that's it I'm sold. 
 
Unless the Sony NWZ also has custom mods. The NWZ runs android. 
 
Does the custom MOD allow for playlist creation? 

 

[uzi2]

Wait, hold on, the X5 has custom MODs!!!!!!
 
Oh man that's it I'm sold. 
 
Unless the Sony NWZ also has custom mods. The NWZ runs android. 
 
Does the custom MOD allow for playlist creation? 

No... playlist creation is available without custom mods.

 

[trunolimit]

No... playlist creation is available without custom mods.

 well alright even better.

 

[Chris J]

  Good day everyone. 
For those not following the custom/modded firmware thread, just wanted to share my theme for the X5, FW version is the latest 2.36.
 
Don't worry about the much smaller file size as compared to "stock" firmware, this is only due to a much smaller font file size. 
 
Modern Simplicity:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/xbhhzqzdg31z28d/X5_Modern_Simplicity_FW2.36.zip
 
Modern Simplicity Darker (for those with "vintage" eyes, has a slightly darker background in lists):
http://www.mediafire.com/download/l85xm0mc5q1xqai/X5_Modern_Simplicity_FW2.36_Darker.zip
 

 
Nice!
I'm using it now, I like it!
Thanks!

 

[olddude]

I would go with low gain if you can't really hear a difference.  

 

[lee730]

I would go with low gain if you can't really hear a difference.  

I prefer to use it on low gain with my IEMs. On high gain things get a tad thick and more intimate.

 

[nmatheis]

Sorry if I sound dumb, but what is re-flashing and how do I do it?  Also does my x5 have to be on b/c it won't turn on.

Oops, no you have to be able to power on to re-flash the firmware. Sorry about that!

 

[Joe Bloggs]

[COLOR=222222]Yesterday I woke up and I went to turn on my X5 and it would not turn on.  Then I tried charging it, the charging starts green then stays red.  Also the charging screen came up, but that also stopped showing up.  I tried resetting it, but it still won't turn on, what do I do?  Any help would be appreciated, thank you.  [/COLOR]

What happens if you press the upper left button of the X keygroup while poking the reset hole? (This should start the firmware reflashing program even if the player is hung)
Just to see whether it is possible to reflash the firmware.

 

[magicalmouse]

Hi, with the latest beta firnware - 2.36 - it is supposed to be possible to delete folders but i cannot find a way of doing this, all that seems available is the ability to delete individual songs?
 
any help would be welcome
 
d

 

[Brooko]

  Hi, with the latest beta firnware - 2.36 - it is supposed to be possible to delete folders but i cannot find a way of doing this, all that seems available is the ability to delete individual songs?
 
any help would be welcome
 
d

 
Try asking in the actual beta fw thread  - http://www.head-fi.org/t/745948/x5-firmware-2-36beta-folder-jump-true-random-shuffle-more-custom-eqs

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Hi, with the latest beta firnware - 2.36 - it is supposed to be possible to delete folders but i cannot find a way of doing this, all that seems available is the ability to delete individual songs?

any help would be welcome

d

Try pressing the Shortcuts key (upper left button of the X keygroup) with the selection highlight hovering over a folder. Be warned, the delete button in this version has no confirmation dialog and can hang the X5 besides. I recommend waiting for the final release for this function