3/23/2017
The latest instruction to install firmware ver 4.5 or 4.6 Read these, then source everything needed and install all software and drivers for the version of firmware you're installing. THEN RE-READ these instructions a second and/or third time BEFORE you attempt to install the firmware as most issues are caused by people NOT following these instructions step by step. DO not skip over a step, as they should be done in order.
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If you have trouble when asking for help list what Operating system your using, if your scanner is on Radio Shack firmware or Whistler and whether or not you tried a new usb cable.
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Please note that this is a work in progress and with each firmware update the procedure and tools used can change.
The current procedure to change firmware....
The following assumes you already have installed either the pro-668/psr-800/pro-18 drivers and HAVE THEM WORKING. You can check by trying to set the clock via iscan. If you can't set the clock then the driver is either not installed or corrupt. YOU cannot proceed to do the upgrade until this is fixed. To fix it uninstall and delete then reinstall the comport driver.
NEXT: You MUST have sourced the following: firmware ws1080 ver 4.5 (ask someone to send it to you), The GREFWTOOL ver 0.2.0.3 (google GREFWtool) downloaded and installed. The latest version of ezscan software for the WS1080 (FREE from whistler via whistlergroup.com) on your computer and you have archived your data and have the ws1080 driver.
If you want to update to firmware version 4.6, you must FIRST source (do not download via grefwtool or ezscan) firmware WS1080e_U4.6 bin with a file size of (368340 bytes). DO NOT use the file that is (524292 bytes) as it will not install. Both files have the same name so pay attention to the size of the file.
For windows 7 and above you MUST get GREFWtool 0.3.0.4. (google it),
For windows xp you MUST USE Grefwtool ver Version 0.3.1.5 When the tool installs you can rename it to GREFWTOOL Ver 3 otherwise you must delete the earlier version making more work if you want fall back to firmware ver 4,5 . By renaming, both tools will be on your computer.
1) Start the appropriate GREFwTool for your firmware version.
2) Take the batteries out of your scanner and unplug it.
3) Press and hold the Menu button while inserting the USB cable (one end already plugged into the computer).
4) Once plugged in, let go of the Menu button. Wait for the beep from your computer. It could take 60 seconds.
5) In GREFwTool go to Settings and press Rescan. The COM port should be filled in.
5a) Also under settings: For Scanner Type use the pull down to select the scanner you are using (i.e. Pro-668).
5b) For Firmware use the pull down to select what you want the scanner to become (WS1080)
DO NOT Download the most current firmware via the tool as it won’t install.
6) Select the Connect To Scanner icon
7) Select the Update Firmware in Scanner icon in GREFwtool. Then locate and Select firmware version you want. It will install and you should see a percentage of completion bar. The scanner will shut down when done.
8) Install the ws1080 driver.
9) Go into EZScan (not iScan) do the DSP Update, library updates and/or restore from archive or transfer database if needed. via the cable or card reader
10) Turn your scanner on, if it shows the Whistler logo, loads fine and works, put the batteries in and enjoy the fruit of Eric's and others work!!!
