Spoiler: Info on older firmware 2015-12-25

X7 firmware version 1.5

Download link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ucyr69u5p0wt9t/X7_v5_20151225-ota-update-FW1.5.zip?dl=0

The following changes and improvements were made to firmware 1.5 compared to 1.4:

1. Added support for Google Play (now built into firmware)

2. ES File Explorer has been added to replace the built-in file browser.

3. New dialog prompting reboot added for when the Android / Pure Music mode switch button is pressed.

4. Reduced mechanical transient sound on reboot.

5. Corrected behavior of idle poweroff and sleep timer (fixed unintentional shutdown issue).

6. Added support for planned amp modules (being currently in pre-production).

7. Miscellaneous bug fixes.



2015-12-17

X7 firmware version 1.4

Download link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ipopduqygwqtije/X7_v5_20151217-ota-update-FW1.4.zip?dl=0

The following changes and improvements were made to firmware version 1.4:

compared to FW1.3:



1. Fixed the issue of possible auto pause after screen off.

2. Amended EQ to ±6dB.

3. Enabled adding any songs to Playlist/Favorite.

4. Added the function of reading files via OTG.

5. Added explanatory text below the icon of Scan all and scan Selected folder(s).

6. Optimized the loading rate of SD Card.

7. Broadened the volume adjustment area on screen.

8. Broadened the area sliding from the right for callout of current playlist.

9. Broadened the area for quick search.



2015-12-09

X7 firmware version 1.3

Download link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ofzp2yqmibkltwh/X7_v5_20151204-ota-update-FW1.3.zip?dl=0

The following changes and improvements were made to firmware version 1.3:

1. Implemented / fixed pulsar light on/off settings customization

2. Fixed issue where the X7 played music without sound / did not play

3. Implemented Over-the-air push notifications for future updates

4. Implemented idle poweroff option for X7 (not just FiiO Music)

5. Screen rotation set to off by default (please turn off screen rotation when downloading over-the-air updates to prevent interruption)

6. FiiO Music app version: 1.6



(firmware version 1.3 and above will obtain updates automatically over-the-air)





2015-11-25

X7 firmware version 1.1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ru5pho84qooxbw/X7FW1.1%20ota-update.ZIP?dl=0

The following changes and improvements were made to firmware version 1.1 compared to 1.0:

(to be added)



First release 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

2016-01-311. Added USB DAC function (DAC driver required for windows; driver-free for Mac);2. Added support for AM2 (medium-power) headphone amplifier module;3. Increased sound quality of third party apps when playing hi-res music of higher than 44.1kHz sample rate;4. Increased volume of third party apps;5. Increased bluetooth volume;6. Fixed some UI display issues.1. Added DLNA function;2. Fixed issue where albums under the Artists listing could not be opened for browsing;3. Fixed issue where a library scan may fail on occasion;4. "Prev track" button now goes back to beginning to present track if it has been playing for more than 10s;5. Fixed issue where the app registers as "not responding" while scanning the X7 for media; added "scanning" notification to UI;6. Whole-album music files are now hidden when they are split by a CUE sheet (the split tracks are shown);7. Volume can now be adjusted by sliding finger up and down the screen after volume interface is shown by pressing volume buttons;8. Fixed issue where adjusting lyrics' position offset on one song affected offset on all songs;9. Fixed issue where Bluetooth devices could not control play and pause actions;10. Fixed issue where the song listings do not update after an automatic media library update;11. Fixed issue where Next and Prev track do not take effect after adjusting an EQ setting;12. Playback position within Favorites can now also be memorized on exiting.Note: if Google Play does not function correctly after an update from before FW1.5, it may be necessary to boot into recovery mode (hold volume and power buttons) and wipe the system cache and perform a factory reset. Please back up all data on your X7 before attempting this.Note 2: Firmware version 1.3 and above will get push notifications for updates automatically over-the-air, so you can update it via OTA after connecting to WiFi. If there is no push notifications for FW1.4, please kindly re-connect to WiFi or restart the X7. Or if your X7's current firmware is older than version 1.3, you may still need to download the firmware file to update.Note 3: after an update from before FW1.5, ES File Explorer icon does not appear on the homescreen automatically. You may add it from the app drawer manually.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 rebootTo update:1. Connect the X7 to your computer via the provided USB cable2. Pull down status menu from left, select USB Connected->Turn on USB storage3. Copy the provided update zip file to an easily accessible location on the X7, preferably the root directory of the external SD card4. Eject the X7's drives on the computer to cleanly unmount the X7 from the computer; disconnect the USB cable5. Click on the Home button (middle soft button at the bottom) to go to the Android homescreen and click Support->Update6. Browse to the update zip file loaded, click on it and click OK to confirm the update7. X7 will reboot, enter update mode to apply the update, and reboot back into Android when the update is complete.