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NX 11 Firmware Update

Started Jan 22, 2014 | Questions
Thomaxs New Member • Posts: 22
NX 11 Firmware Update

I would like to update my firmware on my NX11, at the moment it is 01.00 for the body and the lens. The Body Firmware and Lens Firmware are greyed out and I am unable to select either so any advice would be out great help.

Cheers

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hootsmon
hootsmon Contributing Member • Posts: 903
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Thomaxs wrote:

I would like to update my firmware on my NX11, at the moment it is 01.00 for the body and the lens. The Body Firmware and Lens Firmware are greyed out and I am unable to select either so any advice would be out great help.

Cheers

Welcome aboard, Thomaxs :D,

Your question is quite understandable, due to somewhat sparse info available on some Samsung website(s). Luckily though, Samsung UK website has the firmware update & associated doco that you're looking for. Here's a few instructions that should hopefully get you pointed in the right direction:

  • Go to Samsung UK support website
  • Follow links to Camera & Camcorder -> Camera -> NX11
  • Click on Downloads -> Firmware
  • Download the "Upgrade Guide" (PDF doco) and read the instructions carefully
  • Download the v1.12 firmware zip archive
  • Flash your NX11 firmware, as described in the Upgrade Guide.
  • Once you've updated the body firmware, follow similar procedure for the lens(es).

Hope this helps!

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OP Thomaxs New Member • Posts: 22
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Have tried that but no luck, do I have to unzip the file first as not in the instructions?

I just copied file to my SD Card and followed the instructions but no good.

Cheers

hootsmon
hootsmon Contributing Member • Posts: 903
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Thomaxs wrote:

Have tried that but no luck, do I have to unzip the file first as not in the instructions?

I just copied file to my SD Card and followed the instructions but no good.

Cheers

Well you're right; I just attempted to follow those Upgrade Guide destructions, and I agree they're a bit obtuse.

What the technical writer meant to convey is this:

  • Download ZIP archive to your PC
  • Unzip the archive
  • Drop the nx11.bin file into the root-directory of your SD card
  • Insert the SD card into your NX11 camera
  • Power-up the NX11
  • Go to Menu -> Firmware
  • Follow the bouncing ball

Let me know how you get on this time

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OP Thomaxs New Member • Posts: 22
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

I give it a go.

Cheers

OP Thomaxs New Member • Posts: 22
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Starting to get a bit annoying with this file so far unable to unzip it.

OP Thomaxs New Member • Posts: 22
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

hootsmon wrote:

Thomaxs wrote:

Have tried that but no luck, do I have to unzip the file first as not in the instructions?

I just copied file to my SD Card and followed the instructions but no good.

Cheers

Well you're right; I just attempted to follow those Upgrade Guide destructions, and I agree they're a bit obtuse.

What the technical writer meant to convey is this:

  • Download ZIP archive to your PC
  • Unzip the archive
  • Drop the nx11.bin file into the root-directory of your SD card
  • Insert the SD card into your NX11 camera
  • Power-up the NX11
  • Go to Menu -> Firmware
  • Follow the bouncing ball

Let me know how you get on this time

Hootsmon

Not a bouncing ball to be found, if I had hair I would pull it out.

Cheers

hootsmon
hootsmon Contributing Member • Posts: 903
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Thomaxs wrote:

Starting to get a bit annoying with this file so far unable to unzip it.

Aha! Now the plot thickens....

  • Firstly, I understand your frustration, but please hang in there (since you've nearly cracked it).
  • Based on your comment, it sounds like you've got a problem with 'unzip' utility on your computer.
  • So the first suggestion would be to try on another (ie. newer) computer.
  • Alternatively, you could try installing a more recent version of ZIP utility on you PC.
  • Finally, if that's beyond you then then I've mirrored Samsung's v1.12 folder here,
  • So to be clear, simply download the nx11.bin file onto your SD card, and you should be on your way.

Good luck mate!

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(unknown member) Contributing Member • Posts: 947
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Never seen a bouncing ball on the NX11 and I've had 3 of them' Lost me there mate.

If you still lost PM me and I'll dig out an NX11 and walk you through it.

hootsmon
hootsmon Contributing Member • Posts: 903
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

I apologize for my use of the colloquial "Follow the Bouncing Ball" expression.

It was just a weak attempt at humour, intended to lighten up the tone.  But of course humour is a cultural thing, and here on DPR we have so many diverse cultures that I guess any attempt at humour is pretty much doomed.  But don't worry, I'll do my best not to crack any more jokes in future.

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OP Thomaxs New Member • Posts: 22
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Hootsmon,

Don't worry I got your joke hope you got mine about no bouncing ball. Have Sorted out the problem changed unzip programs I think I had a dodgy one. Any way thanks for you help now just got to try and improve my photo taking skills. I have been a little disappointed with my photos from the NX11.

Cheers and hope to chat again.

hootsmon
hootsmon Contributing Member • Posts: 903
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Ha ha! That is good news, now you can breathe a sigh of relief.

Feel free to post a few pics taken with your NX11; that way you might even get some C&C via the forum.

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(unknown member) Contributing Member • Posts: 947
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

hootsmon wrote:

I apologize for my use of the colloquial "Follow the Bouncing Ball" expression.

It was just a weak attempt at humour, intended to lighten up the tone. But of course humour is a cultural thing, and here on DPR we have so many diverse cultures that I guess any attempt at humour is pretty much doomed. But don't worry, I'll do my best not to crack any more jokes in future.

No problem and no offense intended. cultural thing as you say.

(unknown member) Contributing Member • Posts: 947
Re: NX 11 Firmware Update

Thomaxs wrote:

Hootsmon,

Don't worry I got your joke hope you got mine about no bouncing ball. Have Sorted out the problem changed unzip programs I think I had a dodgy one. Any way thanks for you help now just got to try and improve my photo taking skills. I have been a little disappointed with my photos from the NX11.

Cheers and hope to chat again.

NX11 is ok but now a very old design as cameras go. You might find better results seeking out NX20's / NX300's when they appear second hand when the NX30 appears?

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