Archos 404

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How to install firmware ..?(update)

Step 1. Download the firmware to your computer-->click HERE to download the update file When you download the update file, your browser may warn you that the file 'could be harmful'. This is normal because browsers are not familiar with files that have a .AOS extension and suspect that they could be malicious. These files are not harmful to your computer.

Step 2. Turn on your ARCHOS device and connect it to your computer with the USB cable

Step 3. On the ARCHOS, choose to connect and wait a few seconds for your device to be detected by the computer

Step 4. Copy and paste the downloaded firmware (.AOS file) to the ARCHOS device.

• Case 1: Your ARCHOS is detected by your computer as a Hard Drive (E: for example) in Windows® Explorer. Paste the update file directly onto the ARCHOS hard drive icon.
• Case 2: Your ARCHOS device is detected as a 'Mobile Device' in Windows® Explorer (not as a hard drive) and you see just two folders Data and Media when you open it. Paste the update file into the folder called Data.
• Case 3: Your ARCHOS device is detected as a 'Mobile Device' in Windows® Explorer (not as a hard drive) and you see Internal Hard Drive when you open it. Open this Internal Hard Drive icon and you will see the various ARCHOS folders inside (Video, Music, etc.). Paste the update file into this area but be careful not to paste it into any of the folders there.

Step 5. Disconnect the Device
Unplug the USB cable (for 'Mobile Device' connections) or use the "safe disconnect" green arrow icon (for Hard drive connection) in the system tray before unplugging the USB cable.

Step 6. On your ARCHOS device, click on "Update Firmware"
Click on the "tab" button to show the settings screen. Select the "System" icon and then click on the "Update Firmware" button. For the ARCHOS 104, 202, & 204, go to the settings and open the icon "System" where you can find the Update Firmware button.

Hi,to solve your problem please follow the instructions .

Hold down the volume button and the power button for several seconds the ARCHOS goes into a restore type mode.
connect the archos to your computer with the usb cable .next copy and paste the downlaoded firmware .aos file onto the aarchos device .
your archos device will be detected as a mobile device in windows explorer.double-click on the device to see its "internal hard driver.open this internal hard driver icon and you will see the various archos folder inside..paste the update file into this area but be careful not to paste it into any of folders there.
the device will recognize the new update file and invite you to install it.Follow the on-screen instructions.
To download the firmware navigate to this link click HERE
To the firmware ..select your product ..and then click on Download Archos 5 Internet Tablet OS v 2.0.38 (92054Kb) .
Save it to your desktop .

Aha - that is a different matter. To get the computer to recognize the device: 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.

You might want to double-check your Archos manual first - sometimes, instead of Volume +, they reccomend a different button.

i think the best thing to do if it was me i would format then update the firmware. but thats just me.

Archos is not claiming compatibility with vista, even with their latest firmware upgrade - sorry

http://www.archos.com/support/download/firmware.html?country=us&lang=en - may have to click on accessories

Firmware upgrade might resolve -http://www.archos.com/support/download/firmware.html?country=us&lang=en

Update the firmware on your player - available on archos website

i have an archos 404 the problem is that my archos show me the recovery code 4 to repair or format the disk so when ever i repair and format the disk the problem is solved. so please help me regarding this.