In this Article you will learn how to install a new Hard Disk Drive for the IconBit XDS1003D, installing a new upgrade, and how to turn the IconBit XDS1003D into a network media player.
How to install the latest update on the XDS1003D.
- First Off we need to download the latest update from the website,
- The latest firmware as of today is the xfw_XDS1003D_v10.1.1.r9727_(19.11.12)_2.02_EN.ZIP
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Get a Pendrive and format it into FAT32 Format
- To format simply connect it to a PC,
- Make sure the pendrive is empty cause this process will delete all the content
- Right Click on the Pendrive
- Format
- Select FAT32 from the drop down menu
- Then hit OK
- Extract the ZIP file containing the downloaded firmware and copy the file (*.Img) on USB Flash drive,
- Disconnect XDS1003D from power
- Connect the USB Flash drive to XDS1003D
- Remove all connections from the media player
- Connect the HDMI cable from the TV to XDS1003D
- Connect the power adapter
- Press and hold the button with a U on the rear panel
- Power on the Media player whilst holding the U button until you see UPGRADE on the LED display of the media player
- Once you see the displayed notification release the U button
- Wait for the firmware update to install
- Once ready the XDS1003D will turn off
How to install an internal Hard Disk (HDD) on the XDS1003D
- First off, this device will accept 3.5″ SATA hard disks of any size,
- To install it unplug all connections from the media player
- Turn over the media player and remove all the screws at the bottom (4 in total),
- Remove the panel and using the screws found in the XDS box, fasten the HDD to the panel you just removed
- Inside the Media player you'll find two loose cables which you need to connect to the drive
- Re- assemble the media player, making sure every screw is fastened tight
- Hook it up to the TV and mains
- Go to Settings
- Then System
- Scroll Down until you find FORMAT
- Click on it and follow the onscreen prompts
- Select NTFS
- Click on Format
- Wait until you are prompted to restart the system
Turning the IconBit XDS1003D into a Network Media Player
- Make sure the player is connected to the network
- Go to Settings
- Then System
- Scroll down until you'll see Android
- Change it from OFF to ON
- Go back to the Main Menu
- Select PREMIUM APPS
- Select Services
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Scroll down to;
- Ushare and xupnpd and change them from OFF to ON.
- You Media Player is now live on your network and can be accessed via any DLNA or UPNP device.
- The settings you just did will need to be done again if you ever disconnect the Media Player from the mains, so make sure you remember them.
