Thanks Thezac. Re-assuring. Absolutely, Yes I would urge anyone who has faith in Rockbox, if you haven't already done so, do make a donation. Without his software I would not have even opted to buy an XDUOO® X3 from the gazillion choices currently available on the market (well, at least on...

"*PANIC* Stkov dircache" Oh Deary me! it's happened again...the Saga continues... This time around at least I had the calm composure and presence of mind to even take a pic of the error. It would seem to me it happens when you go to turn on the unit after a full charge via the USB...

  Hey all, Truly incredible news. WOW! My dead XDUOO X3 is well and truly back to life now (at least for now) & fully functional too - all buttons back to normal. Can't believe I am even saying (OK, writing) this! I'm absolutely gobsmacked & astonished this was even possible. I am almost lost...

Hi Thezac, Everyone's encouragement & your dogged determination is chiefly what convinced me not to give up, and thank goodness for that, never would have come this far! Anyway you're absolutely correct - there are only two screws holding down the back cover, and yes these are the only two...

Hey y'all I have some (shocking?) encouraging news-> Lazarus has risen from the dead!!! Well sort-of... After acquiring the appropriate screw driver I managed to unscrew the back cover (wasn't too difficult actually). Then disconnected the battery and left it off for about an hour "while...

Wow! what can I say. :astonished: A story of Biblical proportions, in a Raising-Lazarus-From-The-Dead kind of way!  Definitely gives me hope anyway. I ought to follow your lead and just keep on trying a reset. Maybe there's still a slight chance it'll come out if it's coma?!... Thanks for...

It occurred to me to check again after I saw your post. I still hear the typical device-connected Windows system-sound when I connect via the USB cable. But the External Drive icon is no longer popping up in File Manager like it used to, and also no indication whatsoever in Device Manager that...

Did you notice that m0b1liz3 has also had a similar issue: http://www.head-fi.org/t/803844/rockbox-xduoo-x3/855#post_12977702 It's beginning to look as though xDuoo Technology Company.,ltd created a bad batch of xDUOOs... Class action lawsuit??? At the very least I reckon we deserve to...

re: "a separate file which is the original bootloader that you can re-install on your player which returns it, after you also delete the .rockbox folder ... " The problem though, is that the player is completely dead!!! as in Flat-line dead, No-sign-of-life dead! i.e. There is NO WAY to...

re: "I believe that you've already voided the X3 warranty by installing a non-XDUOO firmware" I feared this might the case. I suppose I was really hoping someone would tell me this was not an issue.... Bubble busted! Oh well, comme ci comme ça!  Thanks ashkoy,  I'll have a go at popping the...

      Quote:     While my xDuoo X3 was in a usable state I was quite surprised to discover, serendipitously, that it could actually read and correctly interpret my playlists that I had created using WinAmp (v5.666 Build 3516) - These are files with an .m3u extension, for example...

I have a well-stocked toolbox, not too dissimilar to your kit, including a set-of-12 screwdrivers of various sizes that has served me well, until now - finally defeated by the microscopic screws on the X3. Anyway regarding your point: "If your item has an electronical problem (hardware)...

    Thanks all, I greatly appreciate your input.   Firstly, regarding battery replacement, the flyer inside specifically mentions this under 'Useful Reminder' point #2, says this : "Don't replace battery by yourself. If battery broken, please contact professionals." In any case...

I purchased an Xduoo X3 because I feared that my iRiver H340 was about to give up the ghost. But now the said iRiver H340 is still going strong, and it's the X3 that has DIED - isn't it ironic?! So it would seem, based on my own experiences, and based on the experiences of others that I have...

 Thanks Riolist2   I have tried everything suggested, nothing has worked. But it would appear I have permanently bricked my first xDuoo X3!!!     Oh dear! Not sure what do do next?

Riolist2, I just saw your post. on my own initiative I had already done your most recent suggestion (hitting the reset repeatedly with charger connected) - hoooray!  That has eventually turned it off!!!! The screen is now blank. *so it's small progress* Now challenge is how do I turn it back...

Variable, usually between 10 to 30 seconds or up to a to minute,each time. Doing resets while it is disconnected from my PC - does it have to be connected via USB cable to do a successful reset? Have also tried to do the resets with the mini SD card (in slot 1) in,  and with the mini SD card...

I'm afraid none of this is having any effect at all. It's completely stuck on the 'xDuoo Audio' Digital Audio Player' screen and won't budge. Every single button is inactive, they make the usual clicking sounds but nothing is happening -  even the reset hole is having zero effect. Getting...

Hi Riolist2, thanks for prompt response will try your tips that right now... cheers *fingers crossed*

Hi guys. HELP!!!  My player has been off for a couple of days. And then when I go to turn it on today. just now, I got an error message something like "PANIC! ...dircache" or words to that effect across the screen - my eye sight isn't the best and the small xters made it hard to make ou...

I just got me a brand new XDUOO® X3 about a week ago, after my faithful old iRiver H340 started showing signs it may be on its last legs. I cannot speak highly enough about the XDUOO® X3 and am so thrilled that I got it, because I was immensely confused by the wide array of choices available to...

Forget my the last post. Problem solved! In case this is helpful for others in same difficulty: DO NOT follow the manual procedure!!!...  xvtx.ru/rockbox/manual.htm manual installation steps: 1) Download bootloader (rockbox-bootloader-xxx.zip) and rockbox system’s archives...

*post rescinded by author - problem solved see next post #9*