Safe to update firmware with cable?

[King Luff]

Just got my P3A

Quick question ,is it safe to update the firmware through the micro usb cable and not through removing the micro sd card?

I don't have an adapter to put it in my laptop

Thanks

 

[bbfpv]

Just got my P3A

Quick question ,is it safe to update the firmware through the micro usb cable and not through removing the micro sd card?

I don't have an adapter to put it in my laptop

Thanks

If you connect the camera to your laptop via a USB cable, and transfer the bin file that way, yes, it will work. You'll then need to connect the controller to the bird via USB cable in order to update the firmware on the controller.

 

[msinger]

King Luff, yes. Follow these instructions exactly:
http://www.phantompilots.com/threads/how-to-install-phantom-3-firmware-if-using-dji-go.50065

 

[King Luff]

I thought maybe transferring straight from the laptop via the cable? Thanks for the reply, will go and buy an adapter

 

[King Luff]

King Luff, yes. Follow these instructions exactly:
http://www.phantompilots.com/threads/how-to-install-phantom-3-firmware-if-using-dji-go.50065

Oh! Ok, thanks will have a look now

 

[msinger]

You cannot transfer data from your laptop. See step #31 at my link above for more details.

 

[King Luff]

thanks for the comments.

I believe i have updated the firmware to the lasted version but i am unsure. In the .txt file it reads this;

Result: Success.

========== 2014.01.01 00:00:12 remo-con disconnect======
Packet: P3S_FW_V01.03.0020.bin
Result: Abort.
The firmware on the SD card is identical to or older than the current firmware on the aircraft.

========== 2014.01.01 00:00:13 remo-con disconnect======
Packet: P3S_FW_V01.03.0020.bin
Result: Abort.
The firmware on the SD card is identical to or older than the current firmware on the aircraft.

========== 2014.01.01 00:00:12 remo-con disconnect======
Packet: P3S_FW_V01.03.0020.bin
Result: Abort.
The firmware on the SD card is identical to or older than the current firmware on the aircraft.

========== 2014.01.01 00:00:12 remo-con disconnect======
Packet: P3S_FW_V01.03.0020.bin
Result: Abort.
The firmware on the SD card is identical to or older than the current firmware on the aircraft.

"Result: Abort." what does this mean?

sorry for the n00b questions, want to make sure everything is fine before i put this bird up in the air!

 

[msinger]

The update aborted because it's already installed. You're good to go.

 

[King Luff]

Thanks!

I have now copied the .bin file onto a usb stick and deleted the .txt file. Inserted into the transmitter and nothing happens just all LED's light up and that's it. Any ideas?

 

[bobmyers]

Thanks!

I have now copied the .bin file onto a usb stick and deleted the .txt file. Inserted into the transmitter and nothing happens just all LED's light up and that's it. Any ideas?

The controller should update off the DJI GO app.

 

[Toadmanor]

I updated my controller by tethering my iPhone to the controller and turning the controller on. Then launched the app and was able to download and update all through the DJI GO app

 

[King Luff]

This has now been resolved, initially I wasn't offered an update option through the app but then it just appeared, thanks for all the help people