Extract and copy all files from the downloaded firmware zip into the root directory of a USB stick. Files must be placed in the root directory, do not put in a sub-directory/folder at all. Files for a full firmware for the Ownice C960 include the following 10 files (depending on the rom there may be less or more than 10 files):
408930e4-c1fc-11e8-8a06-2b5b8f8a7e48
4192eb4c-c1fc- 11e8-8f83-a7a51df1443b
427c4ecc-c1fc-11e8-b558-cb289b80f7d2.0
427c4ecc-c1fc-11e8-b558-cb289b80f7d2.1
427c4ecc-c1fc-11e8-b558-cb289b80f7d2.2
427-bcbc-bcbc-
11c -c1fc-11e8-b558-cb289b80f7d2.4
43864958-c1fc-11e8-b9ce-0701f06faf8a
4671e21c-c1fc-11e8-ac0e-7bb4334d40c5
6cdfbbd8-9a00-11e7-8c64-33bdecde7c40
The Ownice C960 has several methods to install the different firmware depending on the situation and the current operating status of the head unit, for example, if the head unit is still bootable into the operating system, it is possible to use method 1 to install the firmware from the software of the head unit.
If the head suffers from being stuck at logos or other problems you need to move onto method 2 of installation using a recovery method. If both method 1 and method 2 do not work there is also a 3rd method but this is not listed here, please follow the instructions on this forum:
https://xethongminh.net/threads/huong-dan-chay-firmware-cho-dau-android-ownice-c960.2940/
I. Method 1 (Rerun or upgrade the firmware of the C960 player via the installation interface)
Plug in the USB drive containing the firmware and go to Settings (Settings) - Car settings (Car Settings) - Update (Update System)
-If you need to wipe the system check the box to Clear data and format Flash, then check the box for USB
-If you want to flash without wiping check the box for USB only (if you have problems with this method try wiping first before moving onto another method)
Wait for the update process to complete the reboot is successful.
Installation Video:
https://youtu.be/2JvAcrLPvRo
II. Method 2 (Rerun or upgrade the firmware for the C960 player when unit cannot boot)
This method is especially useful for those who root or unlucky and have system issues causing the head unit to be unable to boot into the system. There are 2 ways to do this method:
Option 1 (I have not been able to get this method to work, this is written exactly as translated from Vietnamese):
Trapping system errors, pressing into mode Update the firmware
Error traps are a simpler way to do the first way because you don't have to remove the head from the car to short the KEY-2 cable like the first way. How to do the following:
Proceed to plug the USB containing the firmware prepared in step 2 to the beginning.
Turn on the electric car to start the car, when the head has booted on the screen (including in the state of logo hanging), proceed to use the RST hole stick on the screen to restart the head, right when the head of the Ownice logo appears then immediately turn off the car keys to turn off the head. Wait for 5 to 10 seconds, then turn the car lock on again, this time, it will jump into the firmware update mode if it detects that the USB containing the firmware is plugged in.
Option 2: Short KEY2 cable to ground (the head unit cover or car chassis)
Connect a USB stick containing the firmware
Short/connect and hold the KEY2 wire to a suitable grounding point (holding to the metal chassis part of the head unit works fine)
Stick a pin or toothpick into the RST hole (RST stands for RESET) on the front of the monitor to reboot (while keeping the KEY2 wire grounded)
Wait until the screen turns on with text showing the firmware update process is in progress, at this point disconnect KEY2 from ground
Wait until the update process is completed, it will automatically restart and operate normally.
