Semi-bricked my controller trying to update, please help.

[AlmostTan]

So, I have a P3A. I went from running 1.1.9 skipping 1.2 because of bugs, straight to 1.3.2. At that time, I was unable to update my controller and was told it was because I have the B controller which didn't need to be updated.
Flash forward to today, the release notes say that users MAY skip updating the controller, but I think, what the heck it's been quite a few revisions and maybe I should bring it current and allow for the FW to be updated from the app from now on, so I tried it.

- I tried it using the memory card I used to update the aircraft in a reader in the USB port, didn't work.
- I tried it with above mentioned memory card in the phantom, and directly plugged into the gimbal, didn't do anything.
- I tried a freshly formatted USB memory stick with the FW, didn't do anything.

Each time the blue light NEVER came on nor did the RC make any noises.
But now, when I turn it on, it beeps loudly about 6 times and flashes red.

I can connect it to the aircraft, arm the motors, fly it around, but I am not getting any live feed, any telemetry on the GO app (it's just dead), and can't figure out to proceed from here.

Any support immensely appreciated

 

[rockydog]

Just a thought....have you got wi-fi switched on on your OS/Android device?

 

[AlmostTan]

Just a thought....have you got wi-fi switched on on your OS/Android device?

I did the one time I connected it, but the controller makes these erroneous beeping noises even when not connected to my phone.

 

[Mordor]

Go to this page and donwload the correct firmware.

Phantom 3 Professional & Advanced - Downloads - Manuals, Software, Drivers download | DJI

Open in the PC with Winrar.
Format the original microds on the PC, with FAT32 option.
Past only the BIN file already decompressed.
Install on the P3A, and insert the battery up 50%

Turn ON and wait.....

 

[AlmostTan]

Figured it out everyone, thanks!

 

[snerd]

Well, what was it?! Maybe the next guy can use it.

 

[AlmostTan]

Well, what was it?! Maybe the next guy can use it.

Going to sound crazy but someone on the DJI forum recommended I just move the right stick around while the controller was booting up. It cleared the error and all works fine now.