I attempted the firmware downgrade to 1.02.01 on my Inspire 1 1.0

TexasBigBeat1 · Nov 3, 2019

HELP! I initiated downgrades in sequential order from 1.08 down to 1.02 and now my gimbal won't recognize or read .bin files on my SD

These are some screenshots of version variations between gimbal and AC

Inspire 1 T600 Zenmuse X3

Donnie Frank · Nov 4, 2019

Did you try the "Magic key" file?

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TexasBigBeat1 · Nov 4, 2019

Yeah, I used the Debug file

Donnie Frank · Nov 4, 2019

TexasBigBeat1 said:
Yeah, I used the Debug file

Are you sure your X3 camera is functioning? Does is POST? While firmware can effect functionality, I don't believe it should effect POST, as POST occurs BEFORE FW loads.

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TexasBigBeat1 · Nov 4, 2019

It has image transmission to screen and pitch controls work but the the in app functions like recording, taking a picture, adjusting camera settings etc don't work after downgrade. The screen goes blue and them followed by a dji emblem, the image comes back. It's stuck in some bum firmware that doesn't allow it to function correctly.

TexasBigBeat1 · Nov 4, 2019

It worked fine before I did any firmware downgrades. Regrets, never attempt to downgrade lower than 1.4.
The bird is at 1.4 currently, flies fine but I have no camera

It's still hella fun to fly without camera, but won't be able to upgrade firmware without gimbal/camera, that sucks

Donnie Frank · Nov 4, 2019

TexasBigBeat1 said:
It worked fine before I did any firmware downgrades. Regrets, never attempt to downgrade lower than 1.4.

FW v1.08.xx is the sweet spot for Inspire 1's. Why on Earth would you roll back the firmware from v1.08.xx????

TexasBigBeat1 said:
The bird is at 1.4 currently, flies fine but I have no camera
It's still hella fun to fly without camera, but won't be able to upgrade firmware without gimbal/camera, that sucks

Upgrade your firmware back to v1.08.xx. That is the best version. And your Go App should be v3.1.1. Anything later than that will screw with your flying experience.

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TexasBigBeat1 · Nov 4, 2019

Limited experience with the Inspire. It's somewhat similar to the Phantom 3 which I do have lots of experience with.
I have been familiar with using the magic key before with the downgrades and upgrades on my P3.

Donnie Frank · Nov 5, 2019

TexasBigBeat1 said:
Limited experience with the Inspire. It's somewhat similar to the Phantom 3 which I do have lots of experience with.
I have been familiar with using the magic key before with the downgrades and upgrades on my P3.

Soooo...are you going to upgrade to firmware v1.08.xx? I'm pretty sure that that will fix your problems.

Just curious...where did you find the legacy firmwares?

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TexasBigBeat1 · Nov 5, 2019

The gimbal won't start any updates no matter what files I put in the SD. I can contol movement from RC but O can't modify settings or take photos/video.
Screen goes out evey other 10 to 15 seconds with a beeeeep....beep beep

Firmware downloaded from

http://www.panorobot.com/dji/inspire_firmwares.htm

Donnie Frank · Nov 5, 2019

TexasBigBeat1 said:
The gimbal won't start any updates no matter what files I put in the SD.

That's interesting. This MAY be by design. The early firmwares may have required a direct connection to the bird via the USB port. Have you tried that yet? You may have to get your hands on a legacy version of the DJI Assistant software for this to work. You'll have to do some research.

TexasBigBeat1 said:
I can contol movement from RC but O can't modify settings or take photos/video.
Screen goes out evey other 10 to 15 seconds with a beeeeep....beep beep

I'm sure this is because of an incompatibility with your Go App version. I would try to hunt down a legacy version of the Go App. Like I said, I use 3.1.1, which is pretty old, but still may be too contemporary for the firmware version you're running.