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A119 Dashcam owners that can't update to newest firmware and stuck on VIOFO logo must DOWNGRADE the firmware. Using this longer method of copying the Firmware binary file to the microSD card using a USB card reader ensures a successful update.
How to DOWNGRADE Firmware on VIOFO A119
Step 1) Download Firmware from official VIOFO source:
A119 - older v2.0 firmware = http://www.viofo.com/download/firmware/A119/
Step 2) Locate Downloaded Firmware, extract ZIP archive LDBA119.bin / FWBA119.bin / Releasenote.txt
Step 3) obtain 16 or 32 GB microSD card which should already be formatted as FAT32.
for best results connect 16/32GB card using USB adapter/SD adapter into computer.
Step 4) Copy LOADER file LDBA119.bin to ROOT of 16/32GB microSD card.
Step 5) close File Explorer then Safely Remove Device or Shutdown computer before disconnecting USB adapter.
Step 6) with Dashcam powered off insert 16/32GB card with LOADER file LDBA119.bin
Step 7) Connect Dashcam to 5volt 2amp power source (home or car),
the VIOFO logo appears, wait 30 seconds then disconnect power.
Step 8) Remove microSD card and connect to computer using USB adapter.
Step 9) Delete LOADER file LDBA119.bin, now Copy Firmware FWBA119.bin to Root.
Step 10) close File Explorer then Safely Remove Device before disconnecting USB card adapter.
Step 11) with Dashcam powered off insert 16/32GB card with Firmware file FWBA119.bin
Step 12) Connect Dashcam to 5volt 2amp power source (home or car),
the red REC light should blink slow then faster and repeat,
if successful the Dashcam should restart on its own within 2 mins.
Step 13) After successful restart press REC to stop recording then press MENU,
press REC then middle button to verify Firmware version,
while in MENU Settings select DEFAULT Settings then wait for restart.
Step 14) Upgrade to NEWEST Firmware by following my 'How to Update Firmware' video.
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How to DOWNGRADE Firmware on VIOFO A119
Step 1) Download Firmware from official VIOFO source:
A119 - older v2.0 firmware = http://www.viofo.com/download/firmware/A119/
Step 2) Locate Downloaded Firmware, extract ZIP archive LDBA119.bin / FWBA119.bin / Releasenote.txt
Step 3) obtain 16 or 32 GB microSD card which should already be formatted as FAT32.
for best results connect 16/32GB card using USB adapter/SD adapter into computer.
Step 4) Copy LOADER file LDBA119.bin to ROOT of 16/32GB microSD card.
Step 5) close File Explorer then Safely Remove Device or Shutdown computer before disconnecting USB adapter.
Step 6) with Dashcam powered off insert 16/32GB card with LOADER file LDBA119.bin
Step 7) Connect Dashcam to 5volt 2amp power source (home or car),
the VIOFO logo appears, wait 30 seconds then disconnect power.
Step 8) Remove microSD card and connect to computer using USB adapter.
Step 9) Delete LOADER file LDBA119.bin, now Copy Firmware FWBA119.bin to Root.
Step 10) close File Explorer then Safely Remove Device before disconnecting USB card adapter.
Step 11) with Dashcam powered off insert 16/32GB card with Firmware file FWBA119.bin
Step 12) Connect Dashcam to 5volt 2amp power source (home or car),
the red REC light should blink slow then faster and repeat,
if successful the Dashcam should restart on its own within 2 mins.
Step 13) After successful restart press REC to stop recording then press MENU,
press REC then middle button to verify Firmware version,
while in MENU Settings select DEFAULT Settings then wait for restart.
Step 14) Upgrade to NEWEST Firmware by following my 'How to Update Firmware' video.
Browse all BCHobbyist WorkShop videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/bchobbyist