[tomwoo]

I've installed the fidelizar firmware yesterday. I didn't realize any changes in sound. No lag too. I read at the development site that they sell 2 firmwares that include many improvements. I've been using the free version, tough.

Is this legal to sell mod X7 firmware? @FiiO

 

[Dobrescu George]

Is this legal to sell mod X7 firmware? @FiiO

We had this conversation before, and it is legal

FiiO actually supports the development of third party firmware vendors, it helps them refine the whole device better, AFAIK

 

[Phil Greenfly]

Is this legal to sell mod X7 firmware? @FiiO

As far as I know, they are not monetized. I downloaded Fidelio firmware for free and it works pretty good.

 

[Fred-svv]

As far as I know, they are not monetized. I downloaded Fidelio firmware for free and it works pretty good.

But they have 2 firmware models that are monetized. It's not the same as the free version

 

[Phil Greenfly]

But they have 2 firmware models that are monetized. It's not the same as the free version

Then it is something I was not aware of, my mistake. But I would guess they have some kind of agreement with Fiio to reproduce their SW in somewhat improved way.

 

[tomwoo]

We had this conversation before, and it is legal

FiiO actually supports the development of third party firmware vendors, it helps them refine the whole device better, AFAIK

I like the openness of FiiO!

 

[FiiO]

Is this legal to sell mod X7 firmware? @FiiO

Hi,
We won't interfere or provide support of modding the firmware.
Best regards

 

[TomKorn]

X7 MK II review

Just in case anyone is interested in a review of the new X7 Mark II including a comparison with the old X7, here you go :

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-x7-mark-ii-smart-hi-res-music-player.22522/reviews

 

[FiiO]

The X7 official firmware FW3.3.3 is now available: Click here.

The following changes and improvements have been made to the FW3.3.3 compared to the FW3.3.2:

1. Enabled the independent upgrade of FiiO Music app (From now on, we will upgrade FiiO Music app independently);
2. Improved the jitter issue when fast forward/rewind or play/pause music;
3. Fixed issue where some tracks might not be played properly;
4. Fixed issue where the playback would not restart form the begging when pressing the Previous button after playing the first track in a CUE sheet for more than 10 seconds;
5. Fixed issue where the default sorting method of a newly created playlist would be Alphabetical order;
6. Fixed issue where the embedded album art of some APE tracks could not be displayed;
7. Miscellaneous bug fixes.

Download link: Click here (Download the firmware 3.3.3 from the "Download" section in the right side of the page)
How to upgrade the X7: Click here
DAC driver: Click here
Instruction of using FiiO Music app: Click here

 

[khestoi]

As an IEM user, how is this compared to x5 3rd gen?

 

[harpo1]

The X7 official firmware FW3.3.3 is now available: Click here.

The following changes and improvements have been made to the FW3.3.3 compared to the FW3.3.2:

1. Enabled the independent upgrade of FiiO Music app (From now on, we will upgrade FiiO Music app independently);
2. Improved the jitter issue when fast forward/rewind or play/pause music;
3. Fixed issue where some tracks might not be played properly;
4. Fixed issue where the playback would not restart form the begging when pressing the Previous button after playing the first track in a CUE sheet for more than 10 seconds;
5. Fixed issue where the default sorting method of a newly created playlist would be Alphabetical order;
6. Fixed issue where the embedded album art of some APE tracks could not be displayed;
7. Miscellaneous bug fixes.

Download link: Click here (Download the firmware 3.3.3 from the "Download" section in the right side of the page)
How to upgrade the X7: Click here
DAC driver: Click here
Instruction of using FiiO Music app: Click here

Not sure if anyone else has updated to this build but I wouldn't if I were you. I did and now the FiiO music app freezes the entire system. I've tried everything and it doesn't matter. It makes the X7 unusable. Now I have to use the desktop app to go back to 3.3.2 and redownload my Tidal offline music. Not a happy camper.

 

[Brooko]

Works fine here

 

[harpo1]

Works fine here

Found out it has something to do with my micro sd card. When it's installed it freezes the system. 3.3.2 this card is fine. Sorry but I have many DAP's and the only ones I ever have issues with sd cards are fiio.

 

[Brooko]

I usually do a reset before install - it seems to help avoid any issues. New fw seems pretty stable.

 

[Rostyslav]

Found out it has something to do with my micro sd card. When it's installed it freezes the system. 3.3.2 this card is fine. Sorry but I have many DAP's and the only ones I ever have issues with sd cards are fiio.

I had the issue like this with SD too. However, the issue might be easily resolved. Just need to format SD card to FAT32 ignoring card size.