G1WH can take firmware from DOD LS388W, Shadow GT300W 1306180 and others

[SAF]

It seems that G1WH can be flashed with several other firmwares.
Here is link to other forum where I found the information.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/alie...rocessor-1080p-dash-cam-51-42-cad-1468499/67/

"Firmware Update Instructions

1.Download the firmware file to your computer
2.Unzip the file
3.Format your memory card in your computer (or unit)
4.Copy the bin file to the root of your memory card
5.Change the name of the firmware you would like to flash to FWDM800H (required as the G1WH will not update with bin files with names other then this)
6.Put card into camera
7.Power camera on (make sure the camera is plugged in)
8.The camera will update automatically. The screen will stay off but the status light will ight up; it will take 30-60 seeconds
9.After updating, remove the memory card and test with another memory card. Remove the firmware from the memory card you would like to use or it will flash every time"

LINK TO FIRMWARE

"I flashed them all and tried them briefly. Good old quiet nightshifts, hehe. The highlights are:

12 kbps: Carscam, Tantugo, GW1H
15 kbps: DOD (all 3), Shadow (both)
AWB: DOD LS388W, Shadow GT300W 1306180
Givoe G1W buttons were not responsive, all other firmwares worked.
G1WH: WDR on/off option. All others WDR stays on.
DOD LS300W 20130328: 2 channel audio @ 1024, all others 1 channel at 512. Not really noticeable; probably not true 2 channel anyways
Loop: Only G1WH has 3/5/10, all others have 2/3/5
LS300W 20130328: Highest bitrate of all at 15767 kbps, other 15 kbps bitrates were 15255 ish.
Image rotation on all DOD and Shadow; camera can be used upside down
Carscam has PC camera when connected to PC as well as mass storage
All work with AV out cable, all record when plugged in and stop when unplugged

I'm going to go with the Shadow GT300W 1306180-SC-2. It has all the features of the LS388W but the menus look a little cleaner (IMO). I watched some similar recordings from several of these and there was very little noticeable difference other than the AWB which seemed to handle rapid light changes a little better. Sorry, I can't post the videos , too much personal stuff here. Maybe LS300W 20130328 as 3rd choice after LS388W, highest video bitrat and 2 channel audio recording. No AWB, too bad."

 

[BobSagget]

I can confirm the DOD LS388W firmware works. Flashed my G1WH earlier this morning with it.

 

[hwgeek]

Wow! this is great news!
I will try it also when I receive the 2 G1WH I have ordered.

 

[smoothy]

Just signed up to reply that this works perfectly- I used the same fw (GT300W 1306180-SC-2) as @SAF. Thanks!

 

[BobSagget]

So while the LS388W firmware works, I am having a slight issue with it on my G1WH. It does not seem to keep time properly now. Looks like I will have to try another firmware. Probably go with the GT300W one and hope that works.

I don't know why it doesn't keep time properly. While it's on it keeps the proper time, but as soon as it's turned off it changes.

 

[chris-s]

It seems that G1WH can be flashed with several other firmwares

Do you know if we can do the same thing with the G1W ?
Where did you find the link to multi-firmwares of the G1WH ?

 

[hwgeek]

All the FW's are in the Zip:
LINK TO FIRMWARE

 

[chris-s]

That was not my question

 

[jokiin]

Where did you find the link to multi-firmwares of the G1WH ?

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/alie...p-dash-cam-51-42-cad-1468499/66/#post18769612

 

[chris-s]

Thanks jokkin !

 

[SAF]

Do you know if we can do the same thing with the G1W ?
Where did you find the link to multi-firmwares of the G1WH ?

On the other forum some one tried to flash G1W and it seems NOT possible to flash G1W.

 

[Pietr]

Any idea on whether any of these firmwares fix the low audio/microphone issues some people are having with the G1WH? That is, there are many reports of these cameras sometimes dropping the audio during a recording or just recording audio extremely quietly.

 

[spytec]

With regards to flashing the G1w, it depends on which version of it you have. The unit we sell does come with the GT300-96550-0330 firmware (15kpbs) and can be flashed with these other firmwares.

 

[BobSagget]

What's the filename have to be for the regular G1W firmware? Maybe that is the issue why it's not working for people attempting to flash theirs. For the G1WH you have to rename the firmware to "FWDM800H.bin". Is it different on the G1W?

 

[CheckYourLights]

What's the filename have to be for the regular G1W firmware?

The Firmware listed on the FAQ page for the regular G1W with the S1088 main board is named FWS1088

 

[BobSagget]

so maybe just try renaming the files to that instead of FWDM800H

 

[DashCamMan]

Great find on the firmware files for the G1WH. I have uploaded the files here and linked to it from the main G1W page.

 

[Eugen]

To successfully flash LS388W firmware on G1W you should rename the firmware file "FWA8S711.bin" to "FW96650A.bin". On first startup there will be no image only a sound, just turn off the dashcam remove the firmware from MicroSD then turn on G1W and you'll see that the new firmware is working properly. Just flashed my G1W didn't have the time to test it, I hope video quality will be better.

Some info:

General
Complete name                  : C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\15490001.MOV
Format                         : MPEG-4
Format profile                 : QuickTime
Codec ID                       : qt
File size                      : 43.0 MiB
Duration                       : 23s 0ms
Overall bit rate               : 15.7 Mbps
Encoded date                   : UTC 2004-01-01 00:00:00
Tagged date                    : UTC 2004-01-01 00:00:00

Video
ID                             : 1
Format                         : AVC
Format/Info                    : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                 : High@L4.0
Format settings, CABAC         : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames      : 1 frame
Codec ID                       : avc1
Codec ID/Info                  : Advanced Video Coding
Duration                       : 23s 0ms
Bit rate                       : 14.7 Mbps
Width                          : 1 920 pixels
Height                         : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio           : 16:9
Frame rate mode                : Constant
Frame rate                     : 30.000 fps
Color space                    : YUV
Chroma subsampling             : 4:2:0
Bit depth                      : 8 bits
Scan type                      : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)             : 0.237
Stream size                    : 40.4 MiB (94%)
Language                       : English
Encoded date                   : UTC 2004-01-01 00:00:00
Tagged date                    : UTC 2004-01-01 00:00:00

Audio
ID                             : 2
Format                         : PCM
Format settings, Endianness    : Little
Format settings, Sign          : Signed
Codec ID                       : sowt
Duration                       : 23s 0ms
Bit rate mode                  : Constant
Bit rate                       : 512 Kbps
Channel(s)                     : 1 channel
Sampling rate                  : 32.0 KHz
Bit depth                      : 16 bits
Stream size                    : 1.40 MiB (3%)
Language                       : English
Encoded date                   : UTC 2004-01-01 00:00:00
Tagged date                    : UTC 2004-01-01 00:00:00

 

[GeneralPsycho]

Am I missing something? Why am I linked to some video downloader website instead of zip for firmwares...

 

[BobSagget]

Am I missing something? Why am I linked to some video downloader website instead of zip for firmwares...

it was originally uploaded to multiupload, which now seems to be hijacked by a third party.
DasCamMan has uploaded them here:
http://dashcamtalk.com/cams/g1w/G1WH firmware.zip