A118/A119 with capacitors - which FW to use?

[Forty45]

I'm getting the blue screen with options of Mass Storage or PC camera. I thought this could have been a battery failing, but upon disassembly find there are 2 capacitors inside.
My thoughts were to try a firmware update. Where should I go for that? I looked at the Viofo site and see several similar looking dashcams, but mine isn't a Viofo, it's an unbranded clone. I'd guess it's at least 7 years old, so might it be a 118?

Photos included if that helps identify it.

Many thanks.

 

[LateralNW]

I'm getting the blue screen with options of Mass Storage or PC camera. I thought this could have been a battery failing, but upon disassembly find there are 2 capacitors inside.
My thoughts were to try a firmware update. Where should I go for that? I looked at the Viofo site and see several similar looking dashcams, but mine isn't a Viofo, it's an unbranded clone. I'd guess it's at least 7 years old, so might it be a 118?

Photos included if that helps identify it.

Many thanks.View attachment 69273

Does this look like it
BC40?
i think there is a forum member who may have sold them but at the moment i can't remember their name.

Here is a link

Robot or human?

 

[VIOFO-Support]

I'm getting the blue screen with options of Mass Storage or PC camera. I thought this could have been a battery failing, but upon disassembly find there are 2 capacitors inside.
My thoughts were to try a firmware update. Where should I go for that? I looked at the Viofo site and see several similar looking dashcams, but mine isn't a Viofo, it's an unbranded clone. I'd guess it's at least 7 years old, so might it be a 118?

Photos included if that helps identify it.

Many thanks.View attachment 69273

We cannot confirm if it is A118C or A118C2. You can try both the firmware of them.
A118C2: https://support.viofo.com/support/s...0081665-viofo-a118c2-car-dash-camera-firmware
A118C: https://support.viofo.com/support/solutions/articles/19000065837-viofo-a118c-firmware

 

[Forty45]

Does this look like it
BC40?
i think there is a forum member who may have sold them but at the moment i can't remember their name.

Here is a link

Robot or human?

Yes, it looks just like that one. But that one has a battery "Battery: 3.7V 300mAh (lasts 5-10 mins without power source)"

 

[Forty45]

It appears I have a A118C with B40S Firmware (discovered the FW version in the settings, which I wasn't aware was possible)
After searching I found a 2017 FW version which I flashed to it and it seems to be working correctly again.

 

[LateralNW]

It appears I have a A118C with B40S Firmware (discovered the FW version in the settings, which I wasn't aware was possible)
After searching I found a 2017 FW version which I flashed to it and it seems to be working correctly again.

That's great news.
Can you post the link where you found the firmware to help others?

 

[Forty45]

That's great news.
Can you post the link where you found the firmware to help others?

Sure, it's the one under Bricked Cameras on this page

A118C (B40/A118) - DashCamTalk

The A118C is a great upgrade from the G1W if you are looking for better build quality and a more discreet form factor.

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