The XHDATA D-808 remains a king of the portables not because of software updates, but because of its remarkable hardware—specifically the ferrite rod antenna for MW and the low noise floor for SW. If you must update, proceed with caution, use a good cable, and triple-check that blue dot.
Upgraded to a USB-C port. The power button logic changed to a short press for on/off. 📻 What Changed in the "Updates"? xhdata d-808 firmware update
After the update, press the button for 2 seconds. The step size changes to 10 Hz in SSB/CW mode (previously locked at 1 kHz in some versions). The XHDATA D-808 remains a king of the
Switched to an Amber/Orange backlight. Still uses Micro-USB. The power button logic changed to a short press for on/off
On newer versions, holding the power button may result in a beep without the unit turning on immediately, whereas older units power on/off directly with a long press. Backlight: