Echo Mini’s v3.0.0 firmware refines favorites, playback controls and the media library.
What to know
- v3.0.0 adds a long‑press menu shortcut to quickly add or remove tracks from Favorites.
- Fast‑forward and rewind now work even when the screen is off, making pocket use easier.
- The “Playlist” section on the home screen is renamed to “Media Library”, in line with earlier library changes.
The compact retro music player Snowsky Echo Mini is getting a major v3.0.0 firmware upgrade. The update focuses on polishing everyday usability and brings back an important feature from previous versions.
Echo Mini V.3.0.0 firmware changes are as follows:
- Added the function of long pressing the menu button to quickly add/remove songs from the Favorites list.
- Added support for fast-forward/rewind operations when the screen is off.
- Renamed the original Playlist section on the home screen to Media Library.
Install the new V3.0.0 firmware update with the following steps:
- Download and unzip the v3.0.0 firmware package from the official Echo Mini firmware page (look for “ECHO MINI V3.0.0 firmware download”).
- Connect Echo Mini to a computer via USB and ensure internal storage is visible.
- Copy the extracted HIFIECxxx.img file to the root (top level) of the Echo Mini’s internal memory, not into a subfolder.
- Safely eject the device from the computer.
- Restart Echo Mini; the player will detect the image file and start the automatic upgrade process, which usually completes within about a minute.
This update builds on the previous changes that have slowly made the Echo Mini one of the best budget DAPs in the market. If you own one, update it today.
