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Firmware Upgrades:
STEP 1: Determine which revision of the RockBox that you have
Look at the circuit board on your RockBox
(Note: there are no functional differences between the two, just some low level memory layout changes made by the microcontroller manufacturer that require us to compile two version of the same firmware)
Click here if you have version 1.0
Click here if you have version 2.0
Email us with any bug reports or problems upgrading your firmware!
Hardware revision 1.0 RockBox Files
Step 2: Download all 4 files
Right click on each file and choose "save link as..."
| Firmware file | Graphics file | Instructions | Commander file | |
| Version 2.0 | RBAMPD004-011-D.HEX | RCM-PI-02-LOAD.rcm | RB AMPD Instructions rev1-2.pdf | Setup.exe |
Version 3.0 |
RBAMPD007-017-000-D.HEX rev3 | RCM-PI-03-LOAD.rcm | RockBox AMPD Instructions rev3-0.pdf |
Note, you must install firmware version 3.0 before using Commander version 2.x |
Version 3.5 latest version! |
RBampd007-026-000-D.HEX | RCM-PI-05-LOAD.rcm | RockBox AMPD Instructions rev3-5.pdf | RBCsetupV23.exe |
Step 3: If there is a newer version of the RockBox Commnader PC software than that installed on your PC, install the new version
Step 4: Load the new firmware and graphics file using the RockBox Commander PC software
Click here to view tutorial videos on installing new firmware
Click here to download step by step software installation instructions
RockBox to PC connection troubleshooting guide
The USB drivers are included on the CD that came with your RockBox, or you can download them here:
Hardware revision 2.0 RockBox Files
Step 2: Download all 4 files
Right click on each file and choose "save link as..."
STANDARD RockBox Firmware versions:
| Firmware file | Graphics file | Instructions | Commander file | |
| Version 2.0 | RBAMPD004-015-000-D.HEX | RCM-PI-02-LOAD.rcm | RB AMPD Instructions rev1-2.pdf | Setup.exe |
Version 3.0 |
RBAMPD007-009-000-D.HEX rev3 | RCM-PI-03-LOAD.rcm | RockBox AMPD Instructions rev3-0.pdf |
Note, you must install firmware version 3.0 before using Commander version 2.x |
Version 3.5 latest version! |
RBAMPD007-024-000-D.HEX | RCM-PI-05-LOAD.rcm | RockBox AMPD Instructions rev3-5.pdf | RBCsetupV23.exe |
SPECIAL RockBox Firmware versions:
| Firmware file | Graphics file | Instructions | Commander file | |
Startline distance function ONLY |
RBAMPD007-027-000-D.HEX | RCM-PI-05-LOAD.rcm | RockBox AMPD Instructions rev3-5.pdf | RBCsetupV23.exe |
Startline distance and Speed functions ONLY |
RBAMPD007-028-000-D.HEX | RCM-PI-05-LOAD.rcm | RockBox AMPD Instructions rev3-5.pdf | RBCsetupV23.exe |
Step 3: If there is a newer version of the RockBox Commnader PC software than that installed on your PC, install the new version
Step 4: Load the new firmware and graphics file using the RockBox Commander PC software
Click here to view tutorial videos on installing new firmware
Click here to download step by step software installation instructions
RockBox to PC connection troubleshooting guide
The USB drivers are included on the CD that came with your RockBox, or you can download them here: