Fiio X5 3rd gen || 2x AKM 4490 || Balanced Out || DSD || DXD | DTS | Android || Dual Card Slot

[trgz]

Hello to all,
I've been offered a X5iii but there is a slight problem, the owner deleted the FiiO Music App and for some reason can't reinstall it.

I've tried downloading the Music App but unable to locate a downloading source.

I believe you can obtain it from the Google Play store, is that correct?

I need more information before I commit to buy the item.

Any help will be very much appreciated.

Best Regards
Raymond

It's of limited help, but I haven't used the FiiO app in years (it struggled with my big library on my 400GB and 512GB cards) - I bought NeutronMP.
You might try the FiiO forum? https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202105071626425774349&tid=17

 

[altharic]

Try this

https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202212301148358044559&tid=4

 

[Isobarik]

Hi there,
Thanks for the Link, I've downloaded this: FiiOMusicAndroid3.1.4.apk.
It will probably do the job.

Thanks for replying, much appreciated.
Regards
Ray

 

[Isobarik]

Try this

https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202212301148358044559&tid

 

[Isobarik]

It's of limited help, but I haven't used the FiiO app in years (it struggled with my big library on my 400GB and 512GB cards) - I bought NeutronMP.
You might try the FiiO forum? https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202105071626425774349&tid=17

Thank you so much.
Regards
Ray

 

[WitzyZed]

Hello to all,
I've been offered a X5iii but there is a slight problem, the owner deleted the FiiO Music App and for some reason can't reinstall it.

I've tried downloading the Music App but unable to locate a downloading source.

I believe you can obtain it from the Google Play store, is that correct?

I need more information before I commit to buy the item.

Any help will be very much appreciated.

Best Regards
Raymond

[I'm late to the party, whoops!]

Just a quick stop to the forum section of FiiO's website is all that's needed. There's a repository of all versions there. The version attainable from play store is geared towards modern Android phones, whereas the version this player needs is the one specified for "X series Android players".

 

[Thx1326]

Thank you so much.
Regards
Ray

I never had ANY issues with Fiio X5III and was able to download the player and updates. All of my files are lossless FLAC format and are loaded on the SD cards in folders by artist and then folders within each one by album. Album art is embedded on in the ID3 files as 400x400 folder.jpg files. If it's a compilation album with seperate cover art for each disc/album, I embed the individual covers in the appropriate ID3 tag and then put the main cover art as a folder.jpg file in the artist and album folder. The storage requirement for this was negligible and it never had an issue with displaying the correct album art. I was using two 500gb Sandisc SD cards with no issues. I did try LEXAR cards -they did NOT work. I always used the Fiio pure music mode unless I wanted to listen and watch a video. Then I used the Android mode and a third partyys video player app. I have always preferred the AKM dacs - I just think they are less analytical and more musical sounding. And it is all about the music!

 

[ngocrebel]

I'm trying to flash the Purist 1.2.5 ROM but cannot download the Fiio Firmware Update Tool. It's not available at FiiO anymore. Do you have alternate link to the tool? Thanks

 

[WitzyZed]

I'm trying to flash the Purist 1.2.5 ROM but cannot download the Fiio Firmware Update Tool. It's not available at FiiO anymore. Do you have alternate link to the tool? Thanks

Firmware update tool (with 1.2.3 update image) -> https://www.mediafire.com/folder/72lakaor7ujzy/Firmware_Upgrade_Tool_1.2.3

 

[ngocrebel]

Firmware update tool (with 1.2.3 update image) -> https://www.mediafire.com/folder/72lakaor7ujzy/Firmware_Upgrade_Tool_1.2.3

Awesome. Thanks friend.

 

[Isobarik]

Thank you all for your help, going to get hold of the player from the seller to see if I can get the player up and running.
Regards
Ray

 

[WitzyZed]

Thank you all for your help, going to get hold of the player from the seller to see if I can get the player up and running.
Regards
Ray

If you've got time to tinker, once it's in your possession, see my signature link.

 

[leeyeo]

Hi,

I saw a x5iii for sale, it's dirt cheap but the buttons doesn't work, are those fixable by changing firmware? It still does turn on.

 

[trgz]

Hi,

I saw a x5iii for sale, it's dirt cheap but the buttons doesn't work, are those fixable by changing firmware? It still does turn on.

Can't help re the firmware, but I've pondered the demise of the buttons etc, and I really only ever use the power button and the volume control myself

 

[BobSmith8901]

Just a quick post: Last night I dug out my X5III which I hadn't touched for at least a year--1.2.5 vanilla FW--as I was curious as to how it would play with my Custom Cans Grill modded Edition XS.

I had to recharge it from zero which was faster than I thought using the dual voltage charger from a Samsung smartphone, plus had to swap in an alternate USB Micro-B cable as the FiiO didn't like the first one.

Once it warmed up and I had rebooted it 3 or 4 times, the Tidal version 2.31.0.1010.16 Android app (Sep 2020) still worked smoothly enough, although stuck at the High Quality (16/44.1) for all songs (which is fine).

Anyway, once it had the cobwebs out I was very pleasantly surprised at the really good sound quality and synergy it had with the EDXS using the 2.5mm jack with "turbo" selected in audio output. I mean it actually really got my attention on a couple of songs, just nice full bass and soundstage and great clarity. I guess those dual AKM 4490EX are still no slouch. Of course the unit is beset by a really slow processor and can be very frustrating, but like in the past, if I give it a few reboots and let it get settled, be patient, don't throw more than one task at it at one time, it can still be a satisfying musical experience!

Oh, and battery still solid for a unit bought at the end of 2017.

EDIT 4 FEB: Battery is draining faster than I initially thought but I can still get maybe 2-3 hours out of it from full charge. Not surprising and still pretty good for a mostly dormant DAP since 2021.

Edit 4 FEB: FYI, in my vanilla FW version, the the latest version of UAPP is essentially unusable. I had a previous version on there which was also basically the same but thought I would try and see what the new regime (Hi-Res FLAC) would be like. I did get a 24/96 song to finally play but it took so long to get there that it wasn't worth it. The modern UAPP is Just too demanding for the X5III (not sure how the Custom Kernel handles it) although there might be a long ago version that's usable similar to the my 2020 Tidal version that works OK, but is somewhat slow to get going. Kind of surprised that even with Android 5.1 UAPP is still supporting it.