Archos PMA 400 Firmware 1.14-2

Firmware is another name for Operating System (OS) or System Software. Below, you will find the instructions and the latest software to update your specific ARCHOS device.

Step 1. Download the firmware to your computer
When you download this, your browser may warn you that the file 'could be harmful'. This is normal because browsers are not familiar with files that have a .AOS extension and suspect that they could be malicious. These files are not harmful to your computer.

Step 2. Turn on your ARCHOS device and connect it to your computer with the USB cable

Step 3. Wait a few seconds for device detection
If your computer has correctly recognized your ARCHOS device, you will see it listed under Windows� Explorer (or Mac Desktop) as a "device" or "hard drive". If you have problems, check your User Guide for specific instructions on connecting your ARCHOS product to your computer.

Step 4. Copy and paste the downloaded firmware (.AOS file) to your ARCHOS device.
A) If the Archos device in Windows Explorer is shown as a "Hard Drive" , such as ( E: for example ) put the update file directly onto the ARCHOS icon.
B) If the Archos device in Windows Explorer is shown as a "Portable Media Device" then you need to paste the update file into the first DATA folder.

Step 5. Disconnect the Device
In "Hard Drive" mode , use the "safe disconnect" green arrow icon in the system tray before unplugging the USB cable. In "Windows Device" mode , simply unplug the USB cable.

Step 6. Plug the adapter/charger into your ARCHOS device

Step 7. On your ARCHOS device, click on "Update Firmware"
From the main ARCHOS menu, click on "setup" or "settings", then click on the "System" icon, and finally highlight and click on the "Update Firmware" button.

Update Instructions:
1. Download and unzip the archive PMA400_1_14-2.zip
2. Connect the PMA400 to a PC
3. Copy the file "aimage.img" into the "System" folder of your PMA400
4. Safely Disconnect the PMA400 from the PC
5. Start the "Shutdown" application from the "Settings" tab
6. Inside the "Shutdown" application, press the red "Reboot" button
7. Wait for the PMA400 to complete the shut down
8. Restart the PMA400, it will now boot the updated software

About Tablet Firmware:

By applying this firmware, your tablet can benefit from improved system stability, network-related functions and performance, enhanced touch experience, various fixes for problems encountered throughout the device's usage time, as well as several other changes.

The installation process isn't much of a hassle because each manufacturer tries to make it as easy as possible: usually, you must transfer the new firmware to the tablet, and initiate the upgrade from the setup menu.

However, due to the large number of tablets and manufacturers, as well as various ways for entering update mode, we recommend that you read the installation guide, and perform the upgrade only once you have familiarized yourself with the steps.

Bear in mind that, before you get this release, you must check to see if the available firmware is developed for your tablet model and SKU (stock keeping unit) – if you apply an incompatible software, the device will encounter serious malfunctions and can even be rendered unusable.

Therefore, if this package is developed for your tablet, click the download button, refer to the update instructions, and apply the new firmware. Also, don't forget to constantly check our website so that you don't miss any new releases.