How to Fix PartyBox 310 Issues After a Firmware Update

Required Items

  • Your JBL PartyBox 310
  • A smartphone with the JBL PartyBox App installed
  • A stable Wi-Fi connection

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Confirm the Issue: Play a familiar, high-quality audio track. Confirm if the issue is a noticeable loss of bass, distorted sound, or other new problems that appeared immediately after the firmware update.
  2. Perform a Hard Reset: This is the most crucial first step. A reset can clear software conflicts caused by the update. Press and hold the 'Play' and 'Volume +' buttons together for 10-15 seconds until the speaker restarts.
  3. Reconnect to the App: After the reset, 'Forget' the speaker from your phone's Bluetooth settings. Re-pair the speaker to your phone, then open the JBL PartyBox app and reconnect to the speaker within the app.
  4. Check for a Follow-Up Update: Open the JBL PartyBox app and navigate to the settings menu. Sometimes, JBL releases a quick patch to fix bugs from a previous update. Check if another firmware update is available and install it.
  5. Adjust the Equalizer (EQ): It's possible the update reset your EQ settings. In the JBL app, go to the audio settings and adjust the Bass, Mid, and Treble sliders. Try boosting the bass to see if it restores the sound to your liking.
  6. Disable and Re-enable Bass Boost: Press the 'Bass Boost' button on the top of the speaker several times. Cycle through Level 1, Level 2, and Off to ensure the feature is not stuck in a glitched state.
  7. Contact JBL Support (Last Resort): If none of the above steps work, the firmware update may have a serious bug. The best course of action is to contact official JBL support through their website with your speaker's serial number and a description of the problem.

Firmware FAQs

Why did my PartyBox 310 lose bass after the update?

This is a known issue with some firmware versions. It's often a software bug that can be resolved by performing a hard reset. In other cases, the update may have altered the default sound profile, requiring you to readjust the equalizer in the JBL app.

Can I downgrade the firmware on my PartyBox 310?

No, JBL does not provide an official way for users to downgrade the firmware on their speakers. Once an update is installed, you must rely on a future update to fix any issues, which is why contacting support is important to report the bug.

Is it safe to interrupt a firmware update?

No, never turn off the speaker or your phone during a firmware update. Interrupting the process can corrupt the speaker's software and may prevent it from turning on at all. Always ensure both devices are well-charged before starting.

The firmware update is stuck and won't finish. What should I do?

If the update has been stuck for an extended period (e.g., over 30 minutes), try force-closing the JBL PartyBox app on your phone and then reopening it. If that doesn't work, a hard reset of the speaker is the next best step. The speaker will likely revert to its previous firmware version if the update did not complete.

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