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October 17, 2015
Installing 3DR Solo App
Downloaded the software from the Apple no problem. For some reason, there are only 13 downloads. That's alarming.
As soon as I download it and install the App, it says there's an update. Now I'm connected to Wifi and downloaded the latest update.
Update is downloading to your device. Looks like it's about 1/3 of the way done.
Now, the phone is explaining to me how to get everything going.
"Connect Instructions"
To install the updates, please connect to Solo's Wi-Fi.
Tun on Solo Controller.
Tun on Solo drone.
Plug in GoPro Hero 4 to drone.
Drone wakes up, makes a noise, flashes some lights.
Changed the password on the Wifi.
Please restart your controller.
Powered down controller.
Powered up controller.
Controller says "Prefligh update - required before first flight! Use 3DR Solo App to update."
OK. So, I reconnected to the Solo WiFI network with the new password using the iPhone 5S.
Now it says Looking for Solo.
New Software available.
New Version 1.2.0.
Download update.
The update is ready to transfer and install.
It's going to update the drone and the controller via the wifi network.
Click Begin.
The update is being transferred to the Controller and Solo.
Transfer Failed.
Make sure your Controller and Solo are turned on, and you are connected to Solo Wi-Fi and try again.
But everything is powered up. Not sure what the issue is. I'll try again.
It shows it's connected to the SoloLink WiFi network. The icon says "LTE" for whatever reason.
OK. Powered everything down and back up. Tried it again. This time, it succeeded in transferring the update to the Controller and the Drone.
Now, it says "This app will disconnect from Solo Wi-Fi during the update."
Next.
Reconnect to Solo Wi-Fi when you see the green checkmark.
The controller will turn off for about one minute during the update.
The controller does appear to have turned itself off.
Controller Updated.
Something plays a tune.
Check box on the controller now.
Reconnected iPhone to Wifi network.
Waiting for Solo.
1.2.0 1.2.0
System Up to Date. Go Fly.
Controller says "Controller updated". Reconnect app to SoloLink wifi.
Press A to continue.
OK. So, I finally try to get everything rolling...turn on the Controller, tun on the Drone, turn on the Go Pro, and what does it say? The freaking Go Pro software needs to be updated. I kid you not.
So, now I'm going to install the GoPro App on my new iPhone 5S. This GoPro App will allow me to update the GoPro camera wirelessly (allegedly).
Now, launch the GoPro App.
Connect to your camera.
Hero 4.
So, I paired my Cell Phone with the Go Pro Hero 4 and named it peeniewallie with my old password.
Now, I have to go to the iPhone wifi network and select the new network (created by the GoPro Hero 4) and enter that password.
Settings - Wifi and select the network PeenieWallie (my GoPro).
OK. Entered the password. So, now I'm connected to the WiFi of the GoPro.
Now, to try to update the software on the GoPro.
Return to the Go Pro App. Currently Connect to Peeniewallie.
Click on the camera (PeenieWallie) and now it says "Camera Update Available".
Hero4 Black v03.00
Lord God.
I click Update.
Accept & Continue.
transferring files to peeniewallie.
INSTALLING UPDATE
Don't Go Anwhere!
Do not exit the GoPro App or turn off your camera during this
Your camera will power off and on automatically a few times.
When the update is complete your camera's screen will return to normal.
The GoPro Hero4 is flashing like a UFO in trouble.
Beeping. Flashing.
My phone says to sit tight though. So I'm sitting tight.
Lord God.
God as my witness it will be a miracle if this works.
"ALL SET"
You may need to reconnect to your camera to verify the update was successful.
DONE.
Reconnected to my phone using WiFi.
Your camera's software was updated successfully.
Got it.
Lord God.
Posted by Rob Kiser on October 17, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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