new firmware update for sansa fuze: I have an old fuze (2 generations ago) that i love but i cracked the screen. anyone know if the new firmware update they offer has helped fix all the bugs people complain about w/ the current fuze??
896982
I just updated one to the current firmware. It does nit freeze up, but it still has that hopeless navigation that makes this nearly useless. All media files on the machine are listed in a huge, worthless intermingled list. So you can't practically load more than one audiobook at a time, and you can't play an album sequentially.
1246540
Don't know about any firmware updates as mine has been working just fine for 4 months. It was not easy to understand the menu structure at first as there are 2 modes for the menu that offer different settings. It does excellent video quality although the sound is weak. This is a good buy for the money.
595016
I had it 3.5 hours before it froze on me. Wouldn't ever get past the SANSA logo screen after that. I would not recommend you get another of any of the M200 series at all. The discussions on them are the same as here. The M240 is filled with more like this. It's a bug in the production process or something. I wonder how many have had the same problem but not posted or given a review?
920156
Sounds like Sam W J found yet another problem with this MP3 player. Both of mine failed and the USB was not disconnected. Also there was no way to tell if there was a 0 byte file on the player because the computer couldn't see the player.In the meantime I'm using my Creative Zen Nano Plus -- transfering old cassette tapes, Recording FM radio programs, as well as using it for all the features of the Sansa. It's menu is quite different but all in all it's a better player.
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I had one of these 16GB Sansa View players and yes, I added a 16GB mini SD card to double the memory of it. It worked great until the battery finally failed. I am surprised that you found one of them still working since they are quite old now. They are at least 6 years old or more now. I had to eventually replace mine with a Sansa Fuse+ 16GB and used the same 16GB micro SD card in it as well without reloading the card. The Sansa View is far superior to the Sansa Fuse+, congradulations on finding one that still works. Beware of replaceing the battery in it, the replacement batteries are ever so slightly thicker than the original one and my screen cracked when trying to close it with a new battery. I had one of these 16GB Sansa View players and yes, I added a 16GB mini SD card to double the memory of it. It worked great until the battery finally failed. I am surprised that you found one of them still working since they are quite old now. They are at least 6 years old or more now. I had to eventually replace mine with a Sansa Fuse+ 16GB and used the same 16GB micro SD card in it as well without reloading the card. The Sansa View is far superior to the Sansa Fuse+, congradulations on finding one that still works. Beware of replaceing the battery in it, the replacement batteries are ever... » Read More I had one of these 16GB Sansa View players and yes, I added a 16GB mini SD card to double the memory of it. It worked great until the battery finally failed. I am surprised that you found one of them still working since they are quite old now. They are at least 6 years old or more now. I had to eventually replace mine with a Sansa Fuse+ 16GB and used the same 16GB micro SD card in it as well without reloading the card. The Sansa View is far superior to the Sansa Fuse+, congradulations on finding one that still works. Beware of replaceing the battery in it, the replacement batteries are ever so slightly thicker than the original one and my screen cracked when trying to close it with a new battery. « Show Less
595018
I too have had this problem. It worked great for two weeks and then one day, it just wouldn't go past the SANSA screen. I have had good customer service from Sandisk and have a free shipping RMA label to send it back. Hopefully the new one they send me will have this fixed....
1418504
I downloaded it just because of habit. Then I just rolled back. The download wasn't necessary for me for what I wanted to do. It says it had a few minor bugs to fix like shuffling over a folder boundry or something, but I don't use that feature anyway. I believe that the firmware it ships with allows you to play audible. I have listened to a few audible books so I know it works. I have firmware 2.51.
73112
I'm not sure. I would caution that my experience with sansa mp3 players has been mostly negative. I had earlier mp3 players without a touch interface and these were pretty good. The players with touch were so dreadful that I'd never buy another Sansa device.
795642
Yes, happened to my FIRST E260 that I got, locked up until the batteries died completely then worked like a champ......I still returned it for a new one though (that was after a week of owning it), ever since then, no problems whatsoever until I tried to manipulate the title of a folder already on the Sansa......no no no, don't try to change the titles of folders that are already synched on the little guy......bad juju. I updated my firmware/software 3 days ago, and it was the best thing I've done with this yet: It gave me 3 new options for the Equalizer (all bass, all treble, and Custom). I adjusted the EQ manually and it sounds just as good as any of the Ipods I looked at prior to deciding on this baby. I would buy this anyday over an ipod, my Sopranos videos play on here, if you have the patience to wait for the software to convert a .wmv to an .avi otherwise, this MP3 player rules. Question: Does anyone use this to connect to a dock that is advertised to work with an Ipod? Does it work?
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The people having problems didnt take the time to update to the newest and correct firmware. Even the one I ordered had issues when I first tried it. After the update and applying the correct in game settings, everything worked perfectly and continues to this day. I hope this helps.
2064865
I also have a Sansa media player, and it worked fine, for about one year. Then, the touchpads failed to work and I had to throw it out. I called Altec Lansing and they said there was nothing they would do to reconcile this and I couldn't send it to them to fix. The sound is excellent, though. Good luck!
2143597
Did you try to update the firmware? My firmware version was very old out of the box, and the device keeps freezing and crashing and disconnecting. But after updated to the latest version, it works perfectly! &#128076;
2276553
Thanks again, Buddy. Do you recommend any other brand of player for Overdrive WMA books other than Sansa? I am quite happy with Sansa but my favorite model is becoming scarce and therefore few bargains, especially since I need several. Thanks, again!
2054683
Hello: Could you tell me what MAC you have please? I can not get my Sansa e280 8gig device to connect with my G4 emac. The screen of the Sansa says connected but nothing showing on my Mac. It did show as a volume a few times. Why only a few times I don't know. I have the USB mode set to MSC. Thanks for any help.
1959910
So weird, my product code is also 059C8T6, but I cannot update to Anna! Frustrated. I am hoping that when the Belle update comes out in February 2012 (as rumored) that my device will update to Belle. As it is, S3 is not nearly as useable as Anna. My E7 Anna experience is great. N8 pre-Anna, ick.I just want the new interface and a few other features like Maps upgrades, the highly improved keyboard, etc.
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DaveC You're awesome!! I thought my Fuze was completely dead but after reading your comment, I did what you said. It worked!!! I was looking online for a replacement and you saved me a lot of money. THANK YOU!
2169096
This player looks great, but if the battery life is short and not replacable, then it become very disappointing. Questions:What is the life expectancy of the battery (within the two year coverage)?You can't send it to Sansa and get it replaced?