Xhdata D-808 Firmware Update -
Before we proceed, a word of caution. The XHDATA D-808 does not have a USB flash drive port. It does not update via SD card. The only way to update is via 5-pin data cable through the headphone jack (a serial interface).
This process is risky. If you interrupt power or use the wrong cable, you brick your radio (turn it into a paperweight). xhdata d-808 firmware update
Only attempt a firmware update if:
Do NOT update if:
Unlike modern smartphones, you cannot find the firmware version in a "Settings > About" menu. XHDATA uses a hidden engineering key sequence: Before we proceed, a word of caution
You will see a sequence of numbers flash on the screen (e.g., "8806", "8816", "8820", or "8832"). Do NOT update if:
This guide assumes you have a confirmed "Blue Dot" unit and the 8831_update.bin (or similar) file from XHDATA support.