A119 Firmware

[CaptureYourAction]

@medash: thanks for the info. I was looking into comparing two videos from the same car/position/weather/location.
@CaptureYourAction: that I didn't know . Did anyone observe other differences?

I don't recall anyone making comparisons, so not sure if the change is noticeable.

 

[Curtis54]

I still have the problem of "format warning reminder" when the dashcam is not used for a long time,

I tried everything :

- a reflash of the firmware ( and the loader )
- a format of my memory card ( 128 Gb lexar )
- another reflash
- a reset

this time the bug occured after one week, my dashcam was not used for one week, it seems that there is a security feature in the v2 firmware : when the dashcam is not used for a long time ( one week ) then a format card reminder will be triggered,

so now I want to go back to the firmware v1.1, is it possible ?

where can I find the v1.1 loader file for the v1.1 firmware ?

 

[Curtis54]

I can confirm my theory : there is likely an hidden feature in the firmware v2.0 ( and maybe also v1.1 ) :

- if the dashcam is not used for 7 days : a format warning reminder will occur

if the dashcam is used at least 2 days during the week --> no problem, no format warning reminder, as long as the dashcam has been used often during the 7 last days,

everybody can check my hypothesis : don't use your dahscam for 7 days, you will probably notice this strange feature

 

[Gibson99]

Interesting. I may try to disconnect the a119 I have in my back window for a week and see what happens. I think I have format warnings turned off as well but I'll verify before unplugging.

 

[ember1205]

I can confirm my theory : there is likely an hidden feature in the firmware v2.0 ( and maybe also v1.1 ) :

- if the dashcam is not used for 7 days : a format warning reminder will occur

if the dashcam is used at least 2 days during the week --> no problem, no format warning reminder, as long as the dashcam has been used often during the 7 last days,

everybody can check my hypothesis : don't use your dahscam for 7 days, you will probably notice this strange feature

My truck was parked starting 1/5/17 at 6AM and not started / moved again until 1/13/17 at 11:45PM. No format warning on the card.

 

[Curtis54]

interesting,

do you use the firmware v2.0 ?
what is the size of your memory card ?

when I flashed the loader and the firmware I didn't format the memory card, I put the file on the root of the memory card, not sure if this can led to my bug,

I use also a 128 Gb memory card ( lexar 633x )

 

[ember1205]

Card is 64G and firmware is v2.

 

[Curtis54]

finally I think I have the explanation of my bug :

- today I get again the format card warning, but I notice that the date and the time was incorrect ( 2016/01/01 0:00:00 instead of 2017/01/20 10:26:20 ),

so the problem is not the firmware, it seems that the internal battery lithium is empty/weak, is it possible to replace it without difficulties ?

is it a known problem ?

A119 dashcam is it supposed to be "charged" a lot of hours in order to recharge the internal battery ? ( like a smartphone )

 

[SuperGoop]

@viofo Please fix the Image Rotation bug so that it correctly flips the image *left-to-right* also. Currently, the words/signs on the road are displayed backwards (mirrored). Thanks.

 

[Curtis54]

someone has reported that his new A119 dashcam has been provided with a new firmware : v2.01, instead of 2.0 : A119_161216_v201

but this firmware "A119_161216_v201" is not available in viofo's website, is it normal ?

http://support.viofo.com/support/solutions/articles/19000019600-viofo-a119-car-dash-camera-firmware

 

[Sutton]

someone has reported that his new A119 dashcam has been provided with a new firmware : v2.01, instead of 2.0 : A119_161216_v201

but this firmware "A119_161216_v201" is not available in viofo's website, is it normal ?

http://support.viofo.com/support/solutions/articles/19000019600-viofo-a119-car-dash-camera-firmware

Viofo is like Trump he does it how he feels

 

[KrigerP]

Have the same problem, every time I start the car, I am getting the format warning with a beep, very annoying.

 

[Curtis54]

maybe it's the CMOS rechargeable lithium battery inside your dahscam, if your dashcam is not used often then this battery will lose his power quickly,

one solution : recharge this lithium battery, check my thread :
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/date-and-time-settings-are-lost-cmos-battery-problem.26548/

 

[DSUK81]

I power my dashcam of the OBD port which is constantly on.

The dashcam turns on when I start the engine, but does not turn off when I turn off engine or lock car.

It would be great if Viofo could add an Auto-Off function with settings of [Off, 30mins, 1hr,2hr,4hr...]

 

[jokiin]

I power my dashcam of the OBD port which is constantly on.

The dashcam turns on when I start the engine, but does not turn off when I turn off engine or lock car.

It would be great if Viofo could add an Auto-Off function with settings of [Off, 30mins, 1hr,2hr,4hr...]

if it was just a timed value to turn off it would turn off while driving at times, better not to connect to a permanent power feed

 

[Sutton]

if it was just a timed value to turn off it would turn off while driving at times, better not to connect to a permanent power feed

Off topic... Regarding the A119S after installing the new firmware update I noticed that the red light on the recording button seems to be very dim now almost hard to see if it's on. Was wondering if this was done intentionally with that firmware update.

 

[jokiin]

Off topic... Regarding the A119S after installing the new firmware update I noticed that the red light on the recording button seems to be very dim now almost hard to see if it's on. Was wondering if this was done intentionally with that firmware update.

Not sure if that's possible, they can turn it on or off in firmware but not sure about changing the brightness

 

[DSUK81]

if it was just a timed value to turn off it would turn off while driving at times, better not to connect to a permanent power feed

For people who need this it would be useful. It could beep before it turns off to warn user. Some 12v supply's are powered when the car is off.

 

[jokiin]

Better to use something like a multi safer, vico power plus etc and do it properly

 

[cpo]

Have the same problem, every time I start the car, I am getting the format warning with a beep, very annoying.

I had the same problem. I contacted the shop I bought it from and exchanged it. New one is perfect. Sometimes it's not worth messing with.

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