Samsung Z5F & New Z5 Firmware
Have you have been holding off on purchasing the Samsung Z5 because it was lacking features like: FM radio, voice recording, on-the-go playlists, UMS support and support for Asian languages? Well now you are in luck. The Z5F, a new version of the Z5, has hit the shelves with all of these features and more. Disappointingly, the Z5F has only been release in Korea at the moment and there is not mention of when it will be available to the rest of the world.
But the rest of the world will not go away empty handed. Our forum members have found out that they can update their Z5 to the latest US firmware (2.28) with the Z5F firmware found on Samsung’s site. This new firmware enables a UMS option, Asian languages as well as on-the-go playlists to name the major changes. Z5 owners have been asking these features since the beginning. Samsung is listening and Samsung is responding. Bravo.
[Z5F Product Page via DAPReview]
[Download Firmware via ABi Z5 Fourms]
Comments
Michael2k on June 14, 2006 1:02 AM
They would have been left behind by the fact that Asia is a big market and the fact that the iPod (and probably other) MP3 players already supported the double byte characters, UMS, and on the go playlists.
Isn't competition grand?
Nappi on June 14, 2006 5:06 AM
Samsung Finland released the specs of YP-Z5F on their site a while ago. I contacted them, and they told me that the player is already out and that I should ask the retailers about it. I did some searching, and it seems that European web store Pixmania should get the player by 16th of June.
So basically, Europeans should be able to play with the player pretty soon.
mr nothing on June 14, 2006 3:42 PM
how do I unzip the file? Help plz
impartial on June 18, 2006 2:35 PM
Um. I'm a tad confused by something, maybe someone can clear this up for me. The Z5 is a flash player correct? And the Z5F as well. So how come at this promotion site www.blackseduction.sg it says that the Z5F is a HDD player....
Thanks much.
deso on June 23, 2006 4:24 AM
Its flash.
shawnj on July 12, 2006 6:28 PM
FYI the upgrade instructions which are supplied on samsungs website are wrong because the z5 doesn't actually show up as a removable disk drive. Follow the firmware upgrade instructions that came with your user manual and you'll be able to upgrade.
I was able to see the new UMS option, a browse files option (which is how I wish the player actually read music in the first place), but was unable to see a on-the-go playlist option. Anyone know how to get that working?
Steve on August 14, 2006 6:40 PM
Ok Guys..
How good is the latest Samsung Z5F? i have money burning hole in pocket..am looking for top class Mp3 player...could this be the one...
regards
steve
Andy on September 7, 2006 9:47 PM
hey just wondering, is there any way i can create playlists on this mp3 without using windows xp. I've been having some trouble trying to insert playlists into this mp3, the songs go into the mp3 but i can't create playlists without windows media 10. =( please help!!
Andy
Rhianna on December 7, 2006 2:05 AM
Ummm, HELP
I Dont know How To Rest My YP-Z5F
like it has the reset button But Its Not Wipeing EVERYTHING Off
And I Scoll Down The Music Folder on The mp3 And In The Middle Of The Screen It has The Bob Sinlare Album Picture.
On Every Song
in need of halp on December 28, 2006 7:59 PM
Hey i need a lil help.
How do i wipe all the songs off my YP-Z5F?
it has a reset button but when i press it it just starts again but it doesnt clear anything off it
plz help me?!?!
fridge on January 26, 2007 1:58 PM
to the playlist on the go keep pressed the central button on the song
sarah on April 7, 2007 5:55 AM
i cant create a playlist ive tried the holding the button on the central song but it isnt working!!! help
yepp on April 10, 2007 2:30 AM
when you are browsing the song title just press the center button on the touch pad until the title of the song blinks, it will automatically be copied on the playlist folder. enjoy..
yepp on April 10, 2007 2:35 AM
in need of help....
try to reset the settings via the player no need to reset it by punching in the hole it's only for reboot purposes so to speak. or you can attach it to your pc via usb and delete all your files.
TRO90 on April 11, 2007 1:48 AM
Will the Samsung YP-Z5F come out soon in the United States because I've been waiting for a long time to get it. If you have any info please tell.
Annie on April 29, 2007 1:12 AM
Samsung YP-Z5F is simply amazing!
39+5 hours (If firmware is upgraded) 44 hours of battery life and cheaper than iPod nano with better brand.
I'm changing my Z5 with Z5F
xavier on May 10, 2007 1:51 AM
i bought a z5f and two weeks later i was on the bus and it just turned off and gave a little pop noise i turned it back on and the inside had been cracked not the screen i had got a warrenty on it but the store said its not under their warrenty what do i do.???
Tony de Jong on June 3, 2007 6:00 AM
Can someone please help with album art viewable on the player - the YP-Z5 uses Windows Media Player 10 by using sync option, mp3's transferred to player along with the album art, so long as you see the art in WMP10 in the first place.
Also have YP-Z5F which ships with Samsung Media Centre. Unable to get album art to show up on the player. Then tried again by synching with player using WMP10 to tranfer mp3s and still no luck.
н on August 29, 2007 8:21 PM
Nice site. Thank you:-)