topic Re: t6 cannot update firmware in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

t6 cannot update firmware

eyeguy7 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:42:34 GMT

I have tried using bth methods of uodating the firware. When I load the firmware onto the card, the camera wont find the file. When I use the EOS Utility, it will not download from an exterior file.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 15:09:09 GMT

Welcome to the forum.

When you downloaded the firmeare update file did you unzip it?

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

ebiggs1 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:53:35 GMT

"... I load the firmware onto the card, the camera wont find the file."

Are you sure it is not the same version that is already on the T6? Also, make sure the new FW does something you want or need. If it doesn't address something that is an issue with your camera, thes no reason to update the FW.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

eyeguy7 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 19:26:03 GMT

I did unzip it and move the file.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

eyeguy7 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 19:27:44 GMT

My camera currently has version 1.0.2 and this is version 1.2. I can no longer connect my phone to the camera without updating the firmware. That was the error message I am getting from my phone.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

Waddizzle — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:31:59 GMT

@eyeguy7 wrote:
I have tried using bth methods of uodating the firware. When I load the firmware onto the card, the camera wont find the file. When I use the EOS Utility, it will not download from an exterior file.

"Exterior file"? You should use a computer to connect to the camera via USB. The file should be stored locally on the hard drive.

When you put the file on a memory card, the unzipped file content should be in the room folder of the memory card. Make sure your memory card is good. Do not use a micro-SD memory card, which requires an adapter to use in the cameras.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

eyeguy7 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:41:55 GMT

so micro-sd card isnt good for this? The file is on my laptop. It should work with both the canon utility from laptop to camera as well as direct from the SD card.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

ebiggs1 — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:17:50 GMT

"so micro-sd card isnt good for this?"

No!

If the micro SD car requires an adapter it is NEVER a good idea.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

ebiggs1 — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:18:40 GMT

"...direct from the SD card."

This is best,

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

TippyAlbright — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:43:12 GMT

I literally just used a micro sd card with adapter, and experienced no issues updating the firmware on my T6, it may be an issue with their adapter.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

shadowsports — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:45:38 GMT

Hi TippyAlbright,

Please be aware that microSD Cards with adapter any brand or type are not recommended for anything related to your camera. Capturing images, videos, firmware updates, etc. Please trust our experience and recommendations not to use micro SD's in your camera. It's asking for trouble and will at some point leave you disappointed. We wouldn't all be saying it if it weren't true. 🤔

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:48:12 GMT

Agree Rick. A glitch while shooting could mean lost images. A glitch while updating firmware could be a bricked camera.

Re: t6 cannot update firmware

ebiggs1 — Sat, 11 May 2024 17:10:32 GMT

you'er lucky 🤔