Still struggling: firmware update and remote/drone connection

[roperoat]

To date, have viewed multiple threads, can’t get my firmware to flash....no txt file stating success. Formatted mini SD, made sure it was a single bin file in the root (I think). No controller on, started the drone, then re-started. Doesn’t seem to finish...let it go for 30 min.
I’m new to this....do I need to send it in for repair.
When I first got it (used), it worked fine....then it asked me to update the firmware.....disaster since.
Specs:
P3 advanced
Controller says it’s F/W is utd
iPad, iOS utd
DJI Go utd from App Store.

Please help

 

[msinger]

made sure it was a single bin file in the root (I think)

This is an important step. Also, you need to make sure you have a P3A BIN in the root of your memory card. Each P3 model has a different BIN file.

You can find detailed Phantom 3 firmware installation instructions here. Double check those steps to ensure you're doing everything correctly.

 

[roperoat]

Re-format the SD card or get a new one?

 

[msinger]

You should try both.

My instructions are very detailed. Please follow them carefully.

 

[roperoat]

You should try both.

My instructions are very detailed. Please follow them carefully.

I will, can’t open the link...using the app on my iPhone

 

[msinger]

Which link?

 

[roperoat]

Got it printed, let me work on it and I’ll get back to you

 

[RodPad]

Not sure what all is in the instructions, but I recommend formatting the SD card with the app.

Rod

Added: Is it not flyable right now?

 

[roperoat]

Not sure what all is in the instructions, but I recommend formatting the SD card with the app.

Rod

Added: Is it not flyable right now?

 

[roperoat]

No. No connection between drone and controller....

 

[RodPad]

You did try to re-link controller to app?

Rod

 

[MotorCycle-Man]

"Honest".......most of us here never do a firmware UP. date IF what we have is making us happy.we all tend to Ignore the ideas to perform a update ! You honestly don't have to up date....just click past it.......i have for the last 5 months

 

[RodPad]

Yeah, I'm kind of wondering if re-link will make it fly.

Rod

 

[G Lee]

be sure to do all updates. be sure on the rc your running p3a , or p3p fw what ever bird you have. force reload fw on the bird if you have to. fw can get dirty or corrupt somtimes.

 

[roperoat]

I’ve verified all of the above. Drone firmware is 1.8, trying to re-install gives a txt msg ‘aborted, same firmware. I’ve used several different cards. Remote won’t link to drone, even using the multi-button manual re-link....just beeps and blinks a blue light....I’ve let it go for 20 minutes.
Now what? Where can I send it in for repair as I live in Wisconsin

 

[msinger]

Which firmware did you install on the remote controller? How did you install it?

 

[roperoat]

I updated it through the dji go app. Now it says firmware normal, no number.

 

[msinger]

What do you see now in DJI GO after restarting everything?

 

[roperoat]

 

[roperoat]

It acts like the usb cord doesn’t connect...used several cords, even tried my Samsung tablet and my ipad