This video is on how to update your Zune or Zune HD without Microsoft servers! Please comment if you get stuck! DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m6.
Firmware version Software version Date Software and firmware changes 1.0 1.0.5341.0 - Zune 30 device original default 1.1? 2006-11-14 Added menu item “community” allowing to search for nearby Zunes, see their status, and transfer music and pictures.
Improved performance. 1.2 1.2.5511.0 2006-12-19 Fixed compatibility with and improved browsing performance. 1.3 1.3.5728.0 2007-03-28 Prevents FM tuner from draining the battery while the device is sleeping. Fixed Zune Marketplace music to not skip on the device. Improved device detection and syncing. 2007-05-31 Improved shuffling.
The dev team states: “this firmware update makes successive shuffle actions produce more random lists.” 2.0? 2007-11-13 Complete re-write of the software and firmware. Inclusion of 'Social' features in both. Original device software version that is installed for the Zune 4GB, Zune 8GB, and the Zune 80GB. Enhances device functionality and performance. 2.2 2.1.888.0 2007-11-13 Improved performance and added several new features, including wireless sync and podcast support. New user interface on both the Zune device and the Zune software.
2.3 2.1.888.2 2007-12-18 Resolves an issue in which the battery of the Zune 80 and upgraded Zune 30 would discharge prematurely due to difficulty entering sleep. Also includes improved device recognition and improved stability and reliability on sync (both wirelessly and while connected to a PC).