[JAvendan]

windows... use notepad or similar.
mac... use textedit.

1. download ROAM2 firmware
2. format microSD using camera
3. copy ROAM2 firmware to microSD card
4. rename firmware file by removing the '2'
5. edit file changing the N to Y
6. disconnect camera
7. push button, i think, and wait

joel

 

[net wurker]

What brand card? I believe more issues with recording or lack of are caused by SD card issues a lot more than actual camera issues.

In other words, try a loaner SD card and see if problem "magically " goes away.

 

[sand wedge]

What brand card? I believe more issues with recording or lack of are caused by SD card issues a lot more than actual camera issues.

In other words, try a loaner SD card and see if problem "magically " goes away.

I read somewhere that the Sandisk Ultra card will have issues without the latest firmware. I have this card and have done the Roam 2 hack but have not had any outdoor time with the camera. It's been working fine when the kids goof around inside with the camera.

 

[JAvendan]

I read somewhere that the Sandisk Ultra card will have issues without the latest firmware. I have this card and have done the Roam 2 hack but have not had any outdoor time with the camera. It's been working fine when the kids goof around inside with the camera.

I have a 32GB sandisk ultra w the ROAM2 firmware.

No issues.

Joel

 

[sand wedge]

I'm using the same card and so far (very little usage) have had no issues myself but here's what Contour states:

While these cards were previously incompatible, Contour+2 cameras, as well as ContourGPS and Contour+ cameras, we have since updated our firmware to make these cards compatible. Our QA team verified that this fix worked, and I have personally seen these cards work in these models. This being said, we are getting a few scattered reports from customers that the Ultra cards are not working with their cameras - even when the firmware is updated. We're looking into this here, but in the meantime I would recommend testing your Ultra card to make sure it isn't faulty. You can do so with a free PC-only tool that can be downloaded here: http://mympx.org/plugins/p13_downlo...manager/getfile.php?categoryid=9&p13_sectionid=2&p13_fileid=13&p13_versionid=14

John Nov 30, 2012 11:34AM PST CONTOUR Agent

 

[sand wedge]

More info on Contour and SD Cards:


What microSD cards will work with my camera?


ContourROAM2
You can use any* microSDHC card up to 32GB in size between Class 2 and Class 10 in speed. Be sure that you format microSD cards using the in-camera method for this model of camera.

ContourGPS, Contour+, ContourROAM, and Contour+2
You can use any* microSD or microSDHC card up to 32GB in size and up to Class 10 in speed. Be sure that you format microSD cards using the in-camera method for each of these models of camera.

ContourHD 1080p
You can use up to a 32GB card in your ContourHD 1080p. When that camera was first introduced, 32GB cards were not widely available and that is why the printed manual in the box references 16GB cards. Since then the microSD card market has expanded and so your camera can use a 32GB card.



However, because the camera was not designed to use a card of that size, the memory card light will alway indicate that the card is full by showing a red light anytime you check the card status. This is true even when the card is not full. Other than that, it will function normally.

ContourHD 720p
You can use up to a 16GB card in your ContourHD 720p.

*SanDisk Ultra cards are ONLY compatible with the ContourROAM, ContourROAM2 and Contour+2 cameras using the latest firmware.

 

[1362]

I am having issues with the firmware period. Storyteller says update , go thru process and hit status. Goes green, then flashes both top lights yellow, blinks nonstop ,never goes beyond that point, help? I need to get this done so I can get the v2.16 for 60fps... thanks!

 

[shiggy]

I am having issues with the firmware period. Storyteller says update , go thru process and hit status. Goes green, then flashes both top lights yellow, blinks nonstop ,never goes beyond that point, help? I need to get this done so I can get the v2.16 for 60fps... thanks!

Do the update manually.

 

[sand wedge]

Agreed, update manually.

 

[1362]

thanks, but either way, still same issue. I format with button, hold beeps and then flashes and finally goes green then off. I hook up and use F drive where roam is. I copy the 2.16 renamed without the 2.
I change the n to a Y and save. Disconnect. Hit status button , then flashes both lights once a second for some time. My question is how long does it take to load. I have had it blinking for 5 minutes.
thanks, B

 

[411898]

Well, I still can't get the ROAM2 firmwear into my ROAM but reformatting the card made it function normally again so I'm good with it as is. I still don't trust it but at least it recorded normally after two test sessions.

 

[net wurker]

I'm using the same card and so far (very little usage) have had no issues myself but here's what Contour states:

While these cards were previously incompatible, Contour+2 cameras, as well as ContourGPS and Contour+ cameras, we have since updated our firmware to make these cards compatible. Our QA team verified that this fix worked, and I have personally seen these cards work in these models. This being said, we are getting a few scattered reports from customers that the Ultra cards are not working with their cameras - even when the firmware is updated. We're looking into this here, but in the meantime I would recommend testing your Ultra card to make sure it isn't faulty. You can do so with a free PC-only tool that can be downloaded here: http://mympx.org/plugins/p13_downlo...manager/getfile.php?categoryid=9&p13_sectionid=2&p13_fileid=13&p13_versionid=14

^^^There ya go, Hawg. Download that tool and test your SC card. ^^^

 

[shiggy]

thanks, but either way, still same issue. I format with button, hold beeps and then flashes and finally goes green then off. I hook up and use F drive where roam is. I copy the 2.16 renamed without the 2.
I change the n to a Y and save. Disconnect. Hit status button , then flashes both lights once a second for some time. My question is how long does it take to load. I have had it blinking for 5 minutes.
thanks, B

The roam2 v2.16 file should be on your computer hard drive. Edit it there, then delete the old file from your roam card and copy the new file to it.
The update can take a while.

I am confused by your Storyteller reference. I have never had Storyteller tell me the firmware needs updating.

 

[zarniwoop42]

I had to format the card after I upgraded the firmware.

 

[JAvendan]

thanks, but either way, still same issue. I format with button, hold beeps and then flashes and finally goes green then off. I hook up and use F drive where roam is. I copy the 2.16 renamed without the 2.
I change the n to a Y and save. Disconnect. Hit status button , then flashes both lights once a second for some time. My question is how long does it take to load. I have had it blinking for 5 minutes.
thanks, B

the ROAM2 firmware update on my ROAM was very fast... on both my ROAMs.

maybe less than a minute.

joel

 

[edin.dan.santa.cruz]

Hey Hawg,

Listen pal I just had this issue and I had a spare memory card. I formatted it and tried it and had no probe since. The original card I used was brand new but I think along the way between setting up and going out on my 2nd ride with it the card corrupted.

Try that because it worked with mine and now had no issues in the last 10 rides.

Good Luck