This firmware for your Ownice C500/C500+ car stereo (DVD) will help you restore the device to its default factory state. If you modified the system (or other) partition in any way, flashing this stock ROM will overwrite all existing modified system files to replace with factory software.
If you have any important data on the device, please back them up because you could loose all data after flashing.
Download the firmware file from the link below and follow the recommended flashing instructions immediately after the download options. Please report any broken links discovered.
Download Ownice C500 firmware
Important: this firmware collection is for Ownice C500 Quad-core (4-core) devices released BEFORE 04/10/2017. Do not attempt to flash on newer devices, it will crash the device.
| File name | Link | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Ownice C500 UI01_v36_20170220.zip | Download | 617 MB |
| 4GUI01_v35_20170216.zip | Download | 617 MB |
| 4GUI01_v32_20170118.zip | Download | 617 MB |
| 4GUI01_v23_20161208.zip | Download | 615 MB |
Important: the below firmware collection is for Ownice C500 Quad-core (4-core) devices released AFTER 04/10/2017. Do not attempt to flash on newer devices, it will crash the device.
| File name | Link | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Ownice C500 4GUI01-1_v9_20170706.zip | Download | 664 MB |
| Ownice quad core support fast boot cam UI03-1_v4_20170418.zip | Download | 713 MB |
Important: this last firmware collection is for Ownice C500 Octa-core (8-core) devices. Do not try to install on Quad-core models.
| File name | Link | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Ownice C500 C500+ Octa fix reboot firmware_v13_20180326.zip | Download | 709 MB |
| 4GUI01-2-_v11_20180302.zip | Download | 708 MB |
| Ownice C500 4GUI01-2_v10_20170706.zip | Download | 717 MB |
| Ownice C500 C500+ Octa Core update firmware_171220.zip | Download | 706 MB |
| Ownice C500 3562_UI01-2-v7_20171101.zip | Download | 707 MB |
Important! Always backup existing firmware before flashing any firmware.
How to flash
Flashing via Micro SDcard
1. Download and unzip the firmware.
2. Copy unpacked/unzipped content to the memory card (it must be formatted in FAT32). Do not rename any extracted file. Just copy as is.
3. Insert the memory card into the device and reboot
4. The device will automatically start the update/ firmware installation.
5. Wait patiently for it to complete
Flashing via USB Drive/ Flash drive
1. Download and unzip the firmware.
2. Copy unpacked/unzipped content to the USB flash drive (must be formatted in FAT32, before copying content). Do not rename any extracted file. Just copy as is.
3. Connect the USB flash drive to the device and reboot
4. Hold your finger in the upper corner of the screen while turning on the device and updating should begin automatically.
5. Wait patiently for completion.
Installation video guide
If you own a newer Ownice C500/C500+ stereo, follow the installation guide in the video below instead.
If you have any questions or other contribution please post in comments section for assistance.