Just went out yesterday and bought a new evic from a local b & m. Everything seamed to work just fine was able to down load the mvr program no problem. But when I try to down load the update 1.1 it just won't down load. Driving me nuts. Can anyone help ? haven't contacted joyetech yet but was just wounondering if anybody else has had this problem.The whole reason for buying this evic was because of the tech side of it. the mod works just fine with the ver. 1.0 but the upgrades would be nice. Look forward to anyone that can help. Thanks
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I don't know anything about the Evic, but maybe this will help you. 
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/canada-forum/361868-evic-firmware-update.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/canada-forum/361868-evic-firmware-update.html
1. Download and extract firmware to your HDD.
2. Uninstall existing MPR software and delete all /Temp Files.
3. Reboot computer.
4. Install MPR software.
5. Reboot computer.
6. Plug eVic into USB port. (Software splash screen comes up)
7. Go into MPR software and load firmware.
8. Still trouble, repeat procedure using different USB ports.
(Unplug other USB devices, but not mouse or keyboard)
9. Still trouble, try using another computer.
10. Still trouble, eVic USB cable might be defective.
2. Uninstall existing MPR software and delete all /Temp Files.
3. Reboot computer.
4. Install MPR software.
5. Reboot computer.
6. Plug eVic into USB port. (Software splash screen comes up)
7. Go into MPR software and load firmware.
8. Still trouble, repeat procedure using different USB ports.
(Unplug other USB devices, but not mouse or keyboard)
9. Still trouble, try using another computer.
10. Still trouble, eVic USB cable might be defective.
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Read the directions carefully. If you are still getting back some errors, try a fresh install of Windows. Chances are the majority of issues people may have upgrading this device would be issues with drivers in Windows. Unfortunately, Joyetech was too lazy to make a version for Linux or Mac. Windows is a mess imho.
As said, download it from the site, extract it to your PC and put the file into your MVR folder, then plug in your eVic. After your eVic is plugged in, open MVR and click update.
I am pretty sure this is how to do it (on my phone atm so I can't look it up this second) but its really easy, just read the instructions and you'll be fine.
I am pretty sure this is how to do it (on my phone atm so I can't look it up this second) but its really easy, just read the instructions and you'll be fine.
Very bad advice from an obvious Linux crusader with little or no understanding of the Windows OS, love it or not. RECOMMENDING THAT ONE REINSTALL THEIR OS TO ACCOMODATE ONE SIMPLE DEVICE WITHOUT EXHAUSTING ALL OTHER REASONABLE OPTIONS IS THE HEIGHT OF STUPIDITY.
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When running app, right click and run app as administrator. Also make sure you unzip. Also try using stock cable.
Sent from my SGS3.
Sent from my SGS3.
Download 1.1 firmware update....unzip update file...open MVR root file...drag firmware update file to the HEX file in the MVR root menu.
It doesn't update automatically...you have to install the update file in the hex file in the MVR root directory! It is explained in the PDF file I linked to...and gives step by step instructions.
eVic V1.1 Update
http://www.joyetech.com/images/download/eVicV1.1_introduction_and_download_guidance.pdf
Read the PDF file linked above.
Hope it helps!
It doesn't update automatically...you have to install the update file in the hex file in the MVR root directory! It is explained in the PDF file I linked to...and gives step by step instructions.
eVic V1.1 Update
http://www.joyetech.com/images/download/eVicV1.1_introduction_and_download_guidance.pdf
Read the PDF file linked above.
Hope it helps!
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I too had to do some reading to figure out you had to put the firmware file in the HEX folder in the MVR root directory. Auto update would have been nice, but honestly it's better this way. The way they have it, if you get a bad flash or corrupt firmware you can still flash recover the device. This is awesome considering a lot of other devices I've used (not PV's) do not have anything like this, so if you brick your device you're screwed. With the eVic you can recover it if something goes bad.
Still won't upgrade. I've put evic 1.1 into the HEX file like I should but all I get when I go to MVR up load is c:\program files\my vapor record\hex\code.bin open error. I have tried it on two computers and get the same code. I've even tried to reset it but it gives me this same bin open error code. It is driving me nuts. Any help from you guys would be great.
Are you extracting the code.bin from the downloaded evic 1.1 zip archive?
The file is downloaded in a zip. You must extract the code.bin file from the zip archive and then put that into the HEX folder under the MVR root directory. It won't read the zip file.
I cannot remember, but is \my vapor record a folder you created or the MPR software did during the install process?
Generally, if the *.bin file extracts OK from the ZIP file but then shows an error message when loading/executing is usually indication the *.bin file was corrupt before zipping. Did you download it directly from the Joyetech site?
Also ... and rather rare nowadays, but HDD errors where the *.bin file was extracted to. Doing a defrag now and then kicks up checkdisk to fix them. Give it a try, doing the partition where the zip file was saved. But if you have already tried it on 2 different computers, then this would be for all intents and purposes a moot point.
Long shot ... download the firmware again using another browser ... some Zip apps don't render CRC error messages when they should. I have run into this a few times, but it's very rare.
Instructs for computer-noobs only and merely an issue with directory structure to load the file from. If it's somewhere else, MPR < OPEN > dialog will simply ask you for the path after UPDATE has been clicked.
They pretty much 'overwrite' nowadays much the way your HDD works.
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Stop getting complicated. Sounds like the user either placed the Zip file in the hex folder or extracted and placed the 1.1 folder in the hex folder. Either way, MVR is going to kick the error out.
Go to your Downloaded 1.1 - right click and Delete! Go to Joye and Download again.
Locate your NEW downloaded 1.1 - RIGHT CLICK and EXTRACT - do not use any other choices.
Now look for the newly created eVic_1.1 Folder - double click to open folder
2 files exist - (1)Code <this is the .bin file (2) evic introduction and download guide
Right click code and COPY
locate and open MVR hex file
Right click and PASTE
Now MVR should read the .bin file and update.
Plug in your eVic and allow MVR to fully load
Download personal Vaping information just to confirm communication
Hit upgrade and give it a minute
When everything seems to have stopped, wait another 30 seconds for safety then use MVR to check version.
Go to your Downloaded 1.1 - right click and Delete! Go to Joye and Download again.
Locate your NEW downloaded 1.1 - RIGHT CLICK and EXTRACT - do not use any other choices.
Now look for the newly created eVic_1.1 Folder - double click to open folder
2 files exist - (1)Code <this is the .bin file (2) evic introduction and download guide
Right click code and COPY
locate and open MVR hex file
Right click and PASTE
Now MVR should read the .bin file and update.
Plug in your eVic and allow MVR to fully load
Download personal Vaping information just to confirm communication
Hit upgrade and give it a minute
When everything seems to have stopped, wait another 30 seconds for safety then use MVR to check version.
Watch this!! It's pretty easy.... Real Reviews: How to install the eVic 1.1 firmware (Windows 7) - YouTube
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