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This firmware update provides the following fixes and enhancements:

- adds Audible.com support
- prevents memory corruption on low battery
- fixes "Loading...Starting" problem

Who should update:

- Everyone with an SP3-102 with a previous version of firmware. To check the firmware version, enter into the settings menu on the SweetPea3 (press and hold both arrow buttons for 6 seconds) then scroll down to "Exit". Press an arrow button and the version number will flash briefly.

What you should know before installing this firmware:

- Updating from certain previous versions will require you to reformat your SweetPea3 drive so backup the songs that are on your SweetPea3!
- This firmware version removes the ability to place sub-folders into the playlist folders i.e. only individual tracks may be placed in a playlist folder, they cannot be contained in a sub-folder.
- You can only do this update on a PC, you cannot do this on a Mac.

Follow these instructions to update your SweetPea3:

1. Back up your songs. Create a folder on your desktop and drag all the folders from the SweetPea3 to this folder.
2. Download the updater program and the latest firmware.
3. Double click on the updater to open the .zip file.
4. Click on "Extract all files" and follow the instructions.
5. Double click on "Setup.exe" and follow the instructions. Ignore the information in the "Read me first" section. Simply click "next" all the way through the setup.
6. Click on the "Start" button (lower left of your screen). Select "All Programs>Media Player Utilities 4.35>Media Player Upgrade Tool".
7. Click "Select new firmware file".
8. Select "SweetPea3_323.fw" (located with all the other files that were in the zip file).
9. Remove the battery from the SweetPea3.
10. While holding down the middle button, plug the SweetPea3 to your computer using the USB cable. (release the button). Allow your computer to search for new drivers if asked to do so and click "Continue anyway" on any warning messages. The drivers are from Actions Semiconductor, which is the maker of the chip inside the SweetPea3, and are safe to install on your computer.
11. Click "Recover firmware".
12. Unplug the SweetPea3 when complete. At this point the update is complete and you can reinstall the battery for a working player. If you experience any problem such as "Disk Error" or if the SweetPea3 does not get past the start screen, then you need to reformat the drive. Continue as below.
13. Remove the battery and plug the SweetPea3 again to your computer (but do not press the middle button this time).
14. Open up Windows Explorer.
15. Right click on the SweetPea3 drive and select "Format...".
16. Verify that you are reformatting the correct drive. The SweetPea3 should show a capacity of approx. 1.87GB. Select "Quick Format" then "Start".
17. When done, unplug the SweetPea3, install the battery and allow it to power up. It should eventually say "Playlist Empty" (after about 30 seconds).
18. Plug the SweetPea3 into the computer and drag your songs back to the SweetPea3.
19. Verify that the songs play.

About Media Player Firmware:

Installing a firmware update for your Media Player improves the general user experience by adding new features, fixing bugs, and enhancing the compatibility of your device, in order to play various formats of audio and video content.

By updating your Media Player, you can actually prolong the device’s life because, this way, it will be in sync with the new industry standards for content creation.

However, the process of updating your device is a risky one if not done according to strict instructions, such as: make sure that the firmware you have downloaded is compatible with your device, and don’t interfere with the player during the update process.

The most common method of upgrading your Media Player is by using a USB stick or update DVD. Although this process is very straightforward, each device has certain particularities that you must take into account.

If you consider using this update for your Media Player, feel free to click the download button, install the firmware and enjoy. Check out our website as often as possible to keep your Media Player up to date with the latest software and firmware.