FAQ
TL;DR: 1 GB USB and FAT (not FAT32) resolve many 7010B update hangs; "Everything matters... pendrive size as small as 1GB and FAT, not FAT32." This FAQ helps 7010B/MP5 owners fix no‑display, stuck updates, bad touch, and logo setup safely. [Elektroda, mgbk85krk, post #19503928]
Why it matters: It prevents soft‑bricking and speeds recovery after a bad flash for budget car MP5 head units.
Quick Facts
- Unverified YouTube firmware links have led to no‑display and boot issues; use trusted sources instead. [Elektroda, eduardo070489, post #19478703]
- Use a small 1 GB USB drive and format it as FAT (not FAT32) for updates. [Elektroda, mgbk85krk, post #19503928]
- Hardware recovery: flash the 25L6436F SPI EEPROM with a verified bin for F1c2100s; check CRC32. [Elektroda, m_damir, post #19927531]
- F133 software: put a JPG in a "logo" folder on USB, enter 112233 in factory settings, switch memory to external. [Elektroda, grafikanewco, post #20841174]
- Wrong firmware can break touch and the reverse camera; confirm the build matches your board before flashing. [Elektroda, sammebakshi, post #20460090]
How do I fix a 7010B that powers on but the display stays black/grey after a firmware update?
Recover by hardware‑flashing the SPI EEPROM with a known‑good bin for the F1c2100s board. Verify the CRC32 after extracting the archive. "Notice: It is a bin dump, not intended to be uploaded to USB stick." You need an SPI programmer and access to the 25L6436F chip. This restores a working boot and display. [Elektroda, m_damir, post #19927531]
The update screen freezes on "Updating firmware" — what should I try?
Use a small pendrive, 1 GB capacity, and format it as FAT, not FAT32. Recopy the update files cleanly, then retry the update. USB media quirks can block the installer. If it still hangs, the fault may be in memory or the processor, not only the stick. [Elektroda, mgbk85krk, post #19503928]
Is it safe to install firmware from a YouTube link?
No. Users reported the same no‑display problem after flashing from a YouTube link. Avoid unverified links and seek known sources or verified dumps. Expired links also complicate recovery and verification. [Elektroda, eduardo070489, post #19478703]
How can I update my 7010B firmware safely?
Prepare the USB correctly. Use a 1 GB stick and format it as FAT, not FAT32. Copy only the required update files. Insert into the unit and follow on‑screen prompts. If it still fails, suspect a hardware or memory issue rather than the media. [Elektroda, mgbk85krk, post #19503928]
Touch works wrong or the reverse camera stopped after an update — what now?
This symptom appears after flashing an incompatible build. Seek firmware that matches your specific board and touch panel variant. Avoid reusing the problematic update package. If inputs are unusable, plan an offline recovery using a correct image for your hardware. [Elektroda, sammebakshi, post #20460090]
How do I add my Ford boot logo on units with F133 software?
Place a JPG with the exact screen resolution in a USB folder named "logo". Open Factory settings, enter 112233, then switch the logo memory source to External. Reboot to apply the custom boot screen. This avoids full firmware flashing. [Elektroda, grafikanewco, post #20841174]
My Piranha MP5 lacks a Ford logo option — can software add it?
If your unit runs F133 software, you can add any JPG logo from USB. Put the file in a "logo" folder, enter factory code 112233, and change the logo source to External. No firmware change is required. [Elektroda, grafikanewco, post #20841174]
The YouTube firmware link expired — what’s the next step?
Do not chase dead links. Follow the documented recovery/update method shared in the thread instead of the expired YouTube file. Seek a maintained source or a verified dump when links die. [Elektroda, gradek83, post #19496960]
What system info should I share to get the right firmware?
Share the device model and full software page details. Include Software version (e.g., V7.52BT‑FK‑TP‑P), MCU version (e.g., V 4.26), build time (e.g., 2019.03‑13 115300), and the INFO string (e.g., ZCD‑7089‑6905‑P). These fields help match a compatible build. [Elektroda, jcefjepp2022, post #20329001]
Which internal chips matter when choosing firmware for the 7010B?
Chipset and EEPROM dictate compatibility. Some 7010B boards use the Allwinner F1c2100s and a 25L6436F SPI EEPROM. Board IDs may be missing, so match dumps to the chip set. Verify CRC32 of any image before flashing. [Elektroda, m_damir, post #19927531]
After installing ZCD-7089-6905-APK-11-02, there’s no sound and the power button doesn’t work. What should I do?
This edge case was reported with MCU showing V00.00 and lost audio and power control. Avoid reusing that package. Seek a firmware image that matches your board’s MCU and software family, then reflash. Document your current versions before proceeding. [Elektroda, xmyrtja9, post #20885388]
Can cross‑flashing a 7051i with ePDKv100 cause input or audio issues?
Yes. A 7051i flashed with ePDKv100 powered on but lost touchscreen and had very low volume. That indicates an incompatible update. Use a package built for the 7051i hardware only. Avoid cross‑flashing between similar models. [Elektroda, yasirshambat, post #20622269]
How do I reflash the 25L6436F SPI EEPROM for recovery? (3‑step How‑To)
- Desolder or clip onto the 25L6436F SPI EEPROM and connect to an SPI programmer.
- Program the verified working bin for F1c2100s hardware, then verify the CRC32 hash.
- Resolder, power up, and confirm display and inputs return. "Notice: It is a bin dump, not intended to be uploaded to USB stick." [Elektroda, m_damir, post #19927531]
