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scene24 Just Startin'
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Apr 26, 2009 7:33 AM

PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

Monkey says the newest version of Flash Memory is "3.01", but that my installed version is "_". The "Update Selection" button is greyed  out. Instead of a Green Checkmark, or a Yellow Exclamation Point, there's a Grey Question Mark.

 

My PODxt version information lists "v3.01", USB 1.12.

 

I'm not sure if I have to do anything, or can.

Tags: usb, firmware, podxt, flash_memory
  • Kneehow UberGuru
    Kneehow
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    Apr 29, 2009 9:25 AM (in response to scene24)
    Re: PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

    Try a different USB cable and then try all available direct USB ports on your host computer besides the one you were connected to and getting that readout in Monkey.

     

    As a redundancy check, after trying those two suggestions: if you have another computer, install the latest PODxt USB drivers and Line 6 Monkey there. Test all USB ports with the PODxt and see if none of those ports allow for recognition of an installed Flash Memory.

    • gilcn Just Startin'
      gilcn
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      Aug 17, 2009 9:20 AM (in response to Kneehow)
      Re: PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

      Line6Perry a écrit:

       

      Try a different USB cable and then try all available direct USB ports on your host computer besides the one you were connected to and getting that readout in Monkey.

       

      As a redundancy check, after trying those two suggestions: if you have another computer, install the latest PODxt USB drivers and Line 6 Monkey there. Test all USB ports with the PODxt and see if none of those ports allow for recognition of an installed Flash Memory.

       

      Hi,

       

      I just bought a (used) PODxt yesterday. I bought it knowing there was a problem with "the firmware" as the previous owner told me... He showed me the PODxt on his own computer (running Vista) and there was a problem with the Flash Memory current version not showing in Monkey (but he didn't care about this problem since he used a MIDI interface instead). I brought the PODxt at home and plugged in into my PC (running XP) and... I've got the exact same issue .

       

      I uploaded a screenshot showing the issue here:

      http://img231.imageshack.us/i/monkeysshot.png/

       

      I also tried to start the PODxt in safe mode but to no avail...

       

      Other than that everything seem to work as it should be but I cannot use the PODxt with my computer .

       

       

      Hope you'll help me and find a way to fix that.

       

       

      Thanks for reading,

      Cheers.

  • b08by_12 Just Startin'
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    Sep 10, 2009 2:29 PM (in response to scene24)
    Re: PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

    maybe you can try this one if you a pod xt user :

    1. use the safe mode by pressing the A button when you turn on your pod.

       (A button is the left small button under your pod xt lcd)

    2. then update your firmwire using lin6 monkey.

     

    it works for my pod xt,maybe other pod device can use this way too,hopely help (^_^)

  • Richietwo Just Startin'
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    Nov 18, 2009 12:47 PM (in response to scene24)
    Re: PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

    This worked for me. The Drviers and USB Firmware had Green checks and the Flash Memory had a -  and a question mark. I moved my usb connection to a different slot on the computer and lost the green check next to the USB Firmware. At that point I turned off the POD XT Live, waited five seconds, turned it on and I got both the USB Firmware and the Flash Memory as Green checks with version 3.1. Maybe it has something to do with the order you use when attaching and turning on the unit. Hope that helps.

  • oskitar71 Just Startin'
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    Sep 14, 2010 3:35 PM (in response to scene24)
    Re: PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

    Any news about this?... I have the same problem with the flsh memory.

  • tkomianos Just Startin'
    tkomianos
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    Sep 14, 2010 4:11 PM (in response to scene24)
    Re: PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

    You may try with a USB to MIDI cable to upgrade the flash. If the flash has been "Downgraded" to V. 1X, you can not access EPROM with the USB cable.  After the upgrade with MIDI cable to v. 3x, POD xt will work fine. Be careful to insert cable's MIDI in to POD xt MIDI out and cable's MIDI out to POD xt MIDI in. Hope it will work.

  • hedronite Just Startin'
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    Sep 14, 2010 7:09 PM (in response to scene24)
    Re: PODxt Flash Memory Installed Version Listed as "-" in Monkey

    There appear to be two options for why this happens.  Take the following steps to choose your poison:

     

    1. Push the tuner button on your pod

     

    2. Use the effects knob to scroll through the "screens" for the tuner to get to the last screen.

     

    3.  On the last screen you will find the PodXT version.  If the PodXT version is in the 1.x range then your problem is that you can only connect and update the firmware via a MIDI cable.  You can either have a MIDI sound card for this, or you can buy a USB to MIDI interface / adapter.  Once you update the firmware via that type of cable to the current version of the firmware, THEN you can work with the PodXT via a usb cable.

     

    4. If your PodXT version is 2.x or higher, and the ESN information on this screen shows all Zeros then your pod is broken and the only thing to do is take it to a repair shop.

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