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What is a firmware, and what does a Sansa Firmware Updater do? Firmware defined
Firmware is the software code that powers your Sansa player. SanDisk actively and periodically updates the capabilities, functionality, and reliability of your Sansa player through this firmware. For optimal experience with your Sansa player, SanDisk recommends that you update your firmware with each new release.Firmware updates are free.

Sansa Firmware Updater
The Sansa Firmware Updater is an application designed to deliver the latest firmware, software support, User Manuals right to your desktop.

Download Sansa Firmware Updater.

Sansa players supported by the Sansa Firmware Updater:
- Sansa c200 series
- Sansa Clip / Clip+
- Sansa e200 series
- Sansa Express
- Sansa Fuze
- Sansa Fuze+
- Sansa View
Supported OS:
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 SP4

NOT supported:
Mac & Linux

NOTE: Administrative access is needed on your PC to run the Sansa Firmware Updater.

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they want u to snc your songs now to ther sever in this new firmware update u cant go back also once updated firmware unless they offer old verison sumwar eonline u could try but ya new copyrights secuity thing snc your songs to ther website what they want i would try to see online if old fimrware like other ones is outther sumware

Hello,

All Sandisk "Answers" links for the e260 software:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/list/kw/software/p/555%2C618%2C621/r_id/101834/search/1

Manual e200v1:
http://mp3support.sandisk.com/downloads/um/e200v1_userguide_en.pdf
Manual e200v2:
http://mp3support.sandisk.com/downloads/um/e200v2_userguide_en.pdf
Manual e200R Rhapsody:
http://mp3support.sandisk.com/downloads/um/e200r_userguide_en.pdf

How to use Windows Media Player 10 or 11 on the computer:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/389/kw/software/p/555%2C618%2C621/r_id/101834

How to ad pictures and videos on the Sansa:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/564/kw/media%20converter/r_id/101834
Download the Sansa Media Converter for converting pics and videos:
http://mp3support.sandisk.com/sansa/SMC



How to update the firmware on the player e200 series:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/306/kw/firmware/p/555%2C618%2C621/r_id/101834

> Sandisk forums <
Link to Firmware e200v1:
http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=e200&thread.id=15209
Link to Firmware e200v2:
http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=e200&thread.id=13548
Link to Firmware e200r Rhapsody:
http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=e200R&thread.id=2280

Hi.

You have two Solutions.

Solution 1:

Resetting the player:
1. Slide and hold the Power switch up for approximately 20 seconds.
2. Release the Power switch.
3. To turn the player on, slide the Power switch up then release instantly.

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Solution 2:
Updating the Sansa Clip Firmawre:

1. If it's not installed yet, download and install the Sansa Firmware Updater.
2. Connect your Sansa Clip to the computer.

3.1. Assuming there's a new firmware available, the following message will appear on your lower right task bar. Click on the balloon message:

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3.2. 3b. OPTIONAL: You can also manually run the SansaUpdater from your programs files. Most likely it will be under All Programs > SanDisk > Sansa Updater > Sansa Updater.

4. Select the Firmware check box.
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5. Click Download Now. Firmware downloads and updating starts.

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6. Click Finish after the firmware has been downloaded.

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7. Disconnect your Sansa Clip from the computer.
8. A "Firmware upgrade in progress" message will appear on the Sansa Clip's display screen. The device will turn itself off after the firmware is updated.

Additional Help:
Sansa Clip Manual Guide.


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Yes it does have a slot for microSD card on the right side

I believe all you need to do is go to SanDisk's website, under Downloads, then download the Firmware Updater: http://www.sandisk.com/Retail/Default.aspx?CatID=1376
After installation of Sansa Firmware Updater
* Please make sure your Sansa player is in MSC mode before plugging it in.
* Plug in your Sansa player and it will automatically check for updates.

Common questions about the Sansa Updater

Q: What does the Sansa Firmware Updater do?
A: The Sansa Updater is an application that checks for the latest firmware updates then downloads and installs the firmware to your Sansa device. The Sansa Updater is NOT a firmware.

Q: Why do I need to install the Sansa Firmware Updater to download "firmwares"?
A: Once you install the Sansa Updater, you don't have to worry about which firmware to download for your device. Sansa Updater downloads and installs the right firmware for your Sansa device.

Q: Do I need to install the Sansa Firmware Updater everytime there's a new firmware?
A: No, once the Sansa Firmware Updater is installed, future firmware updates are done by just plugging in your device.

Q: What does a "firmware" do?
A: Firmwares contain miscelleneous bug fixes and enhancements.

Q: Which Sansa players is the Sansa Updater compatible with?
A: The e200, c200 and m200 series

Q: Should I "Open","Run" or "Save" when i click on "Download Sansa Firmware Updater"?
A: "Open" and "Run" would automatically start installing the software,. "Save" would save it to your computer and you can run it in the future. We suggest you "Open" or "Run" the installer.

Q: How to change to MSC mode:
A: On your Sansa device, press "menu" and go to "Settings" then "USB" choose "MSC"

Q: How to check for firmware version?:
A: On the e200 and c200, press "menu" and go to "Settings" then "Info"/ "System Info". For m200, press "menu" then "Information".

Fimrware upgrade needed. Also, if you are running Windows Vista, you need to go to Sandisk's website and get the Vista- compatible software.

These are the most common methods for recovering Sandisk's Sansa Mp3 Players. I have been almost universally successful in recovering Sansa players using one or a combination of these methods. These methods do not work if you are having synchronization or music format issues - they are for recovering a player that will not power up, freezes, flashes, is not recognized by the computer, and a host of other issues.

Reset the Sansa Player first. On most models, restart is done by holding the power button in for 15 seconds or longer. Check your specific manual to be sure. The manuals are available from the Sansa website if they have been misplaced.
Download the Sansa Recovery Tool from the Sansa website.
Format - Erases Everything: Connect your Sansa player to the computer and open Windows Media Player. Click on the Sync tab. Pull down the drop down menu underneath the Sync tab by moving your cursor over the Sync tab and left clicking on the little black arrow underneath the Sync tab. Highlight "Sansa 1GB" (wording may vary slightly), and then select "Format." - this should erase everything.
Firmware Upgrade- Erases Everything: Get the latest firmware upgrade from Sansa - it updates the firmware and erases every song in the player all at once. Note: this method doesn't work if already have the latest firmware. Go to this website and click "Firmware Updater" to find out: http://www.sandisk.com/DriverDownload/driverList.asp
If these fail, then:
Try this: disconnect the player from the computer, turn it off, hold in the volume + button, and reconnect the player to the computer while holding the volume + button in. Keep holding the volume + button for an additional 5-50 seconds. Windows should eventually go into recovery mode and revive the player- it will pop up a window that says Found New Hardware Wizard.
If you get the problem where MTP Device keeps popping up continuously, uninstall the “MTP Device” by going to Start à Control Panel àSystem à Hardware à Device Manager (you computer may vary slightly, depending on Windows Version).
You may have to restart your computer after each of these methods to get them to work properly. Disconnect your Sansa player BEFORE shutting down your computer.
-Tha Mp3 Doctor

ive got vista and ive had no problems with it the only thing i can thing of is that your usb port is not a high performance port

You may need to take this to a SanDisk employee or updating your firmware again. (This means waiting for a newer firmware version of Sansa e260, they may have fixed up the bugs once they have a new update.) If you have used a SanDisk microSD on this device that has been formated, please do not use it again. The microSD is not a good accersory. It'll be worth it if you're sure that you can reinstall the Sansa each time it crashes, find a more stable software if you're not willing to risk it.

Try reloading the firmware. If the Sansa Updater says that you have the lastest firmware download the firmware manually and then run the software. In addition, tech support is fantastic with Sansa give them a call or e-mail. Best Regards, Keith