The Story of FiiO M17-From FiiO James
Chapter 1 Why does FiiO make a portable desktop-class player like M17?Chapter 2 How to Evaluate the Combination of Player/AMP and Headphones - Take M17 and HD800S as an Example
Chapter 3 Will FiiO release more players that are better than M17 in the near future?
Chapter 4 The process of designing the M17 leather case, and relevant answers about some suggestions from our users
Chapter 4-1 How about a cost-effective transformation of the M17?--Portable desktop-class DAC/Amp Q9
Chapter 5 Why is the RAM and FLASH of M17 only 4G+64G?
Chapter 6 Why would the M17 cost thousands of dollars? Does FiiO break their price rules?
Chapter 6-1 Get to know more about the desktop-quality power supplies of the M17
Chapter 7 Is it worth taking the big M17? Talk about the size, weight and heat of the M17
Chapter 8 Talk about driven capacity from the perspective of enhanced over-ear headphone mode
Firmware download:
Updated at 2022-04-29
The FiiO Music App V3.1.0 is coming with brand new functions! With support for MQA Core Decoder (1.99 USD), it allows you to enjoy your music the way it was meant to be heard. In addition, the new V3.1.0 supports built-in CUE, built-in lyrics, multimedia service WebDAV and so forth. Come and try it now!
Changes and improvements about the new V3.1.0 are as follows:
1. Added a new function of user account system;
2. Added support for MQA Core Decoder (There is no 'MQA subscription' option in the settings menu of the FiiO Music App if you are using the M17, M11 Plus, M15, M11 Pro and M11 since they support decoding MQA tracks already. Other devices should pay for subscription);
3. Added support for built-in lyrics;
4. Added support for built-in CUE;
5. Added support for multimedia service WebDAV;
6. Added a new function of displaying the name of the DAC and currently playing sampling rate under USB Audio mode;
7. Improved the function of volume control under USB Audio mode;
8. Improved the display effect on some UI pages;
9. Miscellaneous performance improvements and bug fixes.
Android FiiO Music app V3.1.0: Click here
FiiO Music app V3.1.0 for X series Android players (X7II, X7, X5III): Click here
FiiO Music app V3.1.0 for M series Android players (M17, M11 Plus, M15, M11 Pro, M11, M9, M7, M6): Click here
Note:
1. After subscribing to the MQA channel, please reset the database first, and then re-scan the music library to ensure normal MQA working.
2. Your FiiO account is shared across FiiO Music app and FiiO forum.
Updated at 2022-03-24
The following changes and improvements have been made to the FW1.0.3 compared to the FW1.0.2 on M17:
1. Added a new function to disable battery charging (you can enable it in Settings-Battery);
2. Added a new function to hide the full screen indicator when using gesture navigation (you can enable it in Settings-Global-System navigation-Gesture navigation);
3. Added ambient light sync setting to synchronize the side ambient light with the knob indicator(you can enable it in Settings-Display-Indicator light control);
4. Added the volume adjusting mode shortcut icon in drop down menu (you can hold and drag it in the drop down menu-edit to add);
5. Added a new option to the multifunction button setting: Lock screen/Wake up;
6. Added more timers options for idle poweroff;
7. Added the option of 'Do not display again' in the pop-up window when All to DSD function is enabled;
8. Fixed the issue where the output would be error in USB 2.0 port when exclusive USB audio access mode is turned off;
9. Fixed the issue where the white noise might be heard while playing music in Bluetooth transmitting mode;
10. Miscellaneous improvements on performance.
M17 firmware download: Click here
How to upgrade the M17：Click here
Updated in 2022-01-25
Changes and improvements about new Android APP V3.0.9 are as follows :
1. Added a new theme: Technology (can be enabled in Settings -> Theme -> Custom background);
2. Upgraded the BT device control center to a brand new one(now called FiiO Control);
3. Added sorting by year;
4. Added support for DLNA-Emby service in Media Server(Emby/UPNP/SMB protocols are now supported);
5. Added Now Playing list in the Media Server playback menu;
6. Added new options: Max Volume Lock and Allow background Activity (can be set in Settings -> USB output);
7. Fixed the issue where the volume control would not work for some tracks in D2P output mode;
8. Fixed the issue where the DSD tracks might not be played properly (only white noise can be heard) while the Exclusive USB audio access mode is turned off;
9. Miscellaneous improvements on performance;1. Added a new theme: Technology (can be enabled in Settings -> Theme -> Custom background);
2. Upgraded the BT device control center to a brand new one(now called FiiO Control);
3. Added sorting by year;
4. Added support for DLNA-Emby service in Media Server;
5. Added Now Playing list in the Media Server playback menu;
6. Added new options: Max Volume Lock and Allow background Activity (can be set in Settings -> USB output);
7. Fixed the issue where the volume control would not work for some tracks in D2P output mode;
8. Fixed the issue where the DSD tracks might not be played properly (only white noise can be heard) while the Exclusive USB audio access mode is turned off;
9. Miscellaneous improvements on performance;
FiiO Music app-V3.0.9 for M series Android players: Click here
How to check the APP version of FiiO Music app:
From settings-About-VersionX.X.X
How to update the FiiO Music app in players:
Set the device to storage mode and connect to computer, drag the downloaded FiiO Music (.apk) to the device. Then disconnect the connection and enter ES file explorer/file manager, find the FiiO Music app in internal storage/sd card and click install.
Updated at 2021-12-24
M17 FW1.0.2 firmware:
The following changes and improvements have been made to the FW1.0.2 compared to the FW1.0.1 on M17:
1. Added double tap to wake up function (can be enabled in Settings - Global- double tap to wake up);
2. Added volume adjustment for system USB Audio output;
3. Fixed the issue where in power off status the indicator light not works following the settings;
4. Fixed the issue where some MQA tracks might not be recognized properly;
5. Improved the playback where there might stutter in the beginning of some MQA files;
6. Improved the prompt of side volume buttons, added 'DO NOT DISPLAY AGAIN' option;
7. Improved some prompt pop-up window in FiiO Music app;
8. Miscellaneous improvements on performance.
M17 firmware download: Click here
How to upgrade the M17：Click here
The FiiO Music App V3.1.0 is coming with brand new functions! With support for MQA Core Decoder (1.99 USD), it allows you to enjoy your music the way it was meant to be heard. In addition, the new V3.1.0 supports built-in CUE, built-in lyrics, multimedia service WebDAV and so forth. Come and try it now!
Changes and improvements about the new V3.1.0 are as follows:
1. Added a new function of user account system;
2. Added support for MQA Core Decoder (There is no 'MQA subscription' option in the settings menu of the FiiO Music App if you are using the M17, M11 Plus, M15, M11 Pro and M11 since they support decoding MQA tracks already. Other devices should pay for subscription);
3. Added support for built-in lyrics;
4. Added support for built-in CUE;
5. Added support for multimedia service WebDAV;
6. Added a new function of displaying the name of the DAC and currently playing sampling rate under USB Audio mode;
7. Improved the function of volume control under USB Audio mode;
8. Improved the display effect on some UI pages;
9. Miscellaneous performance improvements and bug fixes.
Android FiiO Music app V3.1.0: Click here
FiiO Music app V3.1.0 for X series Android players (X7II, X7, X5III): Click here
FiiO Music app V3.1.0 for M series Android players (M17, M11 Plus, M15, M11 Pro, M11, M9, M7, M6): Click here
Note:
1. After subscribing to the MQA channel, please reset the database first, and then re-scan the music library to ensure normal MQA working.
2. Your FiiO account is shared across FiiO Music app and FiiO forum.
Updated at 2022-03-24
The following changes and improvements have been made to the FW1.0.3 compared to the FW1.0.2 on M17:
1. Added a new function to disable battery charging (you can enable it in Settings-Battery);
2. Added a new function to hide the full screen indicator when using gesture navigation (you can enable it in Settings-Global-System navigation-Gesture navigation);
3. Added ambient light sync setting to synchronize the side ambient light with the knob indicator(you can enable it in Settings-Display-Indicator light control);
4. Added the volume adjusting mode shortcut icon in drop down menu (you can hold and drag it in the drop down menu-edit to add);
5. Added a new option to the multifunction button setting: Lock screen/Wake up;
6. Added more timers options for idle poweroff;
7. Added the option of 'Do not display again' in the pop-up window when All to DSD function is enabled;
8. Fixed the issue where the output would be error in USB 2.0 port when exclusive USB audio access mode is turned off;
9. Fixed the issue where the white noise might be heard while playing music in Bluetooth transmitting mode;
10. Miscellaneous improvements on performance.
M17 firmware download: Click here
How to upgrade the M17：Click here
Updated in 2022-01-25
Changes and improvements about new Android APP V3.0.9 are as follows :
1. Added a new theme: Technology (can be enabled in Settings -> Theme -> Custom background);
2. Upgraded the BT device control center to a brand new one(now called FiiO Control);
3. Added sorting by year;
4. Added support for DLNA-Emby service in Media Server(Emby/UPNP/SMB protocols are now supported);
5. Added Now Playing list in the Media Server playback menu;
6. Added new options: Max Volume Lock and Allow background Activity (can be set in Settings -> USB output);
7. Fixed the issue where the volume control would not work for some tracks in D2P output mode;
8. Fixed the issue where the DSD tracks might not be played properly (only white noise can be heard) while the Exclusive USB audio access mode is turned off;
9. Miscellaneous improvements on performance;1. Added a new theme: Technology (can be enabled in Settings -> Theme -> Custom background);
2. Upgraded the BT device control center to a brand new one(now called FiiO Control);
3. Added sorting by year;
4. Added support for DLNA-Emby service in Media Server;
5. Added Now Playing list in the Media Server playback menu;
6. Added new options: Max Volume Lock and Allow background Activity (can be set in Settings -> USB output);
7. Fixed the issue where the volume control would not work for some tracks in D2P output mode;
8. Fixed the issue where the DSD tracks might not be played properly (only white noise can be heard) while the Exclusive USB audio access mode is turned off;
9. Miscellaneous improvements on performance;
FiiO Music app-V3.0.9 for M series Android players: Click here
How to check the APP version of FiiO Music app:
From settings-About-VersionX.X.X
How to update the FiiO Music app in players:
Set the device to storage mode and connect to computer, drag the downloaded FiiO Music (.apk) to the device. Then disconnect the connection and enter ES file explorer/file manager, find the FiiO Music app in internal storage/sd card and click install.
Updated at 2021-12-24
M17 FW1.0.2 firmware:
The following changes and improvements have been made to the FW1.0.2 compared to the FW1.0.1 on M17:
1. Added double tap to wake up function (can be enabled in Settings - Global- double tap to wake up);
2. Added volume adjustment for system USB Audio output;
3. Fixed the issue where in power off status the indicator light not works following the settings;
4. Fixed the issue where some MQA tracks might not be recognized properly;
5. Improved the playback where there might stutter in the beginning of some MQA files;
6. Improved the prompt of side volume buttons, added 'DO NOT DISPLAY AGAIN' option;
7. Improved some prompt pop-up window in FiiO Music app;
8. Miscellaneous improvements on performance.
M17 firmware download: Click here
How to upgrade the M17：Click here
For more information about FiiO M17, you could read the M17 page from our website:
https://www.fiio.com/m17
M17 FAQ page:
https://www.fiio.com/m17_faq
A Set of Rubber Pads will Be Provided for Free for Each FiiO M17:
Click here to learn more information
DC power adapter exclusive for FiiO M17 Is Officially Released:
Click here to learn more information
FiiO forum:
https://forum.fiio.com/note/showFSection.do?id=123
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