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Zune firmware releases
This webpage lists all firmware versions for Microsoft Zune. Firmware is the updatable software that runs on Zune players. The Zune player detects when a newer version of its firmware is available, and downloads it through your PC's Zune software.
Zune firmware versions
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Version 2.1
(Released November 13, 2007) |
Major firmware update, released along with 2nd-generation Zune players (Zune 80/8/4). This update included an updated user interface, and new functionality including improved wireless sharing (the 3-day restriction was removed from wireless song sharing), and wireless sync to PC capability.
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Version 2.0
(Released November 13, 2007) |
2nd-generation Zune players (at least initially) arrive shipped with this firmware version. The firmware prevents the player functions from being accessed beyond the main menu. The firmware is immediately updated to Version 2.1 (or later) upon initial sync of the player.
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Version 1.4
(Released May 31, 2007) |
This update brings "an improved shuffle experience" by making "successive shuffle actions produce more random lists."
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Version 1.3
(Released March 28, 2007) |
This firmware release: - Fixed a skipping problem that some users were experiencing with songs downloaded from Marketplace; - Improved device and software reliability for device detection and syncing; and - Modified the FM Tuner function so that it no longer drains the battery when in sleep mode. Source |
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Version 1.2 (434)
(Released December 19, 2006) |
- Enhanced "stability and performance" - Enhanced Zune's compatibility with Microsoft's new Vista operating system This firmware upgrade also coincided with a Zune Software upgrade to Release 1.2. |
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Version 1.1 (322)
(Released November 14, 2006) |
This is the original firmware version that was made available upon Zune's first release. Upon initial connection to a PC, Zune players were updated to this firmware version. |