[Joe Bloggs]

Anyone tried Onkyo HF Player with the X7?

It works.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

This is largely similar to the Nov 2 update, but is the first firmware to receive "stable" status mark; all firmware updates will also be posted in the first page (in the second post) from now on.

Latest X7 firmware:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dujjy1x3wa8gih1/X7_v5__FW1.0-20151103-ota-update.zip?dl=0
X7 firmware 1.0 (2015-11-05)
The following changes and improvements were made to firmware 1.0 compared to beta firmware:
1. Removed non-functional google search bar;
2. Removed whitelist restriction (any user app can now be installed);
3. Amended battery meter parameters for more accurate battery readouts;
4. Bluetooth device name changed from "rk3188" to "FiiO X7"
5. Kernel version / build number revised to FW1.0
6. FiiO Music app version updated to v1.3

How to update X7's firmware
Before updating:
1. Make sure that the X7 is adequately charged (preferably fully charged).
2. Switch X7 from Pure Music mode to Android Mode and restart X7 (if not already in Android Mode) so that Android functions may be accessed: pull down settings menu from the right and click Mode button to change from Pure Music to Android and reboot

To update:
1. Connect the X7 to your computer via the provided USB cable
2. Pull down status menu from left, select USB Connected->Turn on USB storage
3. Copy the provided update zip file to an easily accessible location on the X7, preferably the root directory of the external SD card
4. Eject the X7's drives on the computer to cleanly unmount the X7 from the computer; disconnect the USB cable
5. Click on the Home button (middle soft button at the bottom) to go to the Android homescreen and click Support->Update
6. Browse to the update zip file loaded, click on it and click OK to confirm the update
7. X7 will reboot, enter update mode to apply the update, and reboot back into Android when the update is complete.

 

[Hisoundfi]

Is there any changes to the sound with the firmware update, or are my ears playing tricks on me?

 

[Hisoundfi]

 

[nmatheis]

Hey Joe Bloggs: Is there any reason we can't just download the FW file from Dropbox directly into the X7's internal storage and update from there? Why monkey around with a PC when the X7 is basically a pocket-sized, music-playing computer?

 

[Dixter]

Hey Joe... does group 3 have an X7 yet ???

 

[PoRidge]

Hey @Joe Bloggs: Is there any reason we can't just download the FW file from Dropbox directly into the X7's internal storage and update from there? Why monkey around with a PC when the X7 is basically a pocket-sized, music-playing computer?

 
a very good point. you might need a file manager to put it somewhere easily accessible though.
 
fiio can also setup a repository later when the x7 releases and the x7 can check for fw updates through a fw function.

 

[nmatheis]

PoRidge: X7 does have a file manager, and the file ends up in the internal storage's Downloads folder. This is how I updated the X7 with both previous FW updates, so that's why I'm wondering why this isn't recommended.

 

[Hisoundfi]

Okay, just tried installing Google music.

Installs fine, but is useless. I can't use it to stream music unless I get Google play services.

The X7 needs Google play services.

I know that it is said that it won't be available, but is there any way Fiio can make this happen?

Sorry, if I'm beating a dead horse right now I'll drop it.

I don't say that to take anything away from all of the great things the X7 is. The sound quality is phenomenal and the music app is awesome.

 

[nmatheis]

If sort order got figured out in the music app, so it was properly hierarchical as I suggested and Brooko elaborated on, I'd agree that Fiio's music app is pretty good.

However, every time I click on an Artist and see a huge, messy list of songs rather than a list of albums I just shake my head. Why getting to an album list takes an extra click is beyond me.

No matter which browsing level you start with, the hierarchical order should always default to the following:
Genre -> Artist -> Album -> Song

Please, Fiio

 

[Hisoundfi]

What is this icon? I get nothing when I press on it.

 

[nmatheis]

What is this icon? I get nothing when I press on it.

I second that question. Unfamiliar icon that does nothing? Is this the code monkeys playing yet another practical joke on us?

 

[Ancient.Dream]

 
Perhaps this is FiiO's take on the Share button

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M.

 

[nmatheis]

What would we be sharing in their stock music app?

 

[Ancient.Dream]

What would we be sharing in their stock music app?

 
This is just a guess (based on form)

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Sharing the current playlist/song over wifi/bluetooth is one example.
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