Problem
Firmware update issues are not uncommon as they are quite often caused by interference from other electrical / electronic devices nearby and wireless signals that conflict with the update. Please note that we have always been able to successfully update a device after a failed update. Due to there being a number of factors outside of our control that may effect the update it may take quite a few attempts. Please click here, if you are having trouble update the firmware on the original Genie Mini. Below are some tips on troubleshooting a failed firmware update on the Genie II Linear, Pan Tilt and Genie Mini II devices:
There are three possible error messages resulting from a Genie II firmware update fail. These are:
'Update Failed at Module XX Tap to try updating again'
'Update failed Tap to try updating again'
'Device battery is too low. please wait for the unit to charge before using'
Before you start:
- Turn on WiFi and Bluetooth on your device. The Genie II requires both for firmware updates
- disconnect from a VPN (if you are using one)
- Make sure to place your phone/ tablet as close as possible to the device throughout the firmware update process
- Ensure your Genie II is adequately charged or plugged in when attempting an update
- If you are an iOS user, make sure the Wi-Fi assist on your iPhone or iPad is turned off, as this feature could interfere a firmware update. By default, the Wi-Fi assist is always on. You can disable Wi-Fi Assist by going into Settings > Mobile/ Cellular > Wi-Fi assist > Tap to turn off
What to do when an attempt to update the firmware fails?
- Turn off nearby Bluetooth or WiFi devices including, Bluetooth stereos, smartwatches, WiFi modems or any other Bluetooth or WiFi device
- Try the update again but you MUST reboot the device before each re-try. Remove and reinsert the battery will ensure the device is reset. Alternatively you could also hold the power button down for 20 secs. This has the same effect as pulling the battery out for rebooting (This is not necessary in the case of a Genie Mini II)
- Switch on the device by pressing the power button once.
Start the update again - After each failed update repeat the process above
- If you are still having issues we recommend trying the update from a different mobile device. It may help to try from an Android device if the failure is happening on iOS for example. After the update you can always go back to using your original device.
- If the issue persists then we recommend trying from a completely different location. Sometimes there are unknown interference from other devices and this can sometimes solve the issue.
IMPORTANT: When the device fails the update in the initial attempt, please remove and reinsert the battery before retrying, also make sure its not plugged in for charging during the rebooting process. All the LED lights on the Genie II unit must go off when the battery is removed. Follow this step every-time you have a failed update, or another failure is very likely to occur (This does't apply to Genie Mini II)
Below is the link to the article that discusses potential interference to a wireless connection:
Comments
7 comments
I have tried everything mentioned in this article and nothing works. The product is useless if it requires an update to work and can’t update!!! Please help me out with this.
Hello Sam,
I'm sorry to hear about this.
Could you please send a quick email to the Support Centre about the issue and I will send you some troubleshooting steps to help you out. support@syrp.co.nz
Cheers,
Alex
Same as Sam - I have only owned it for 2 hours and the first thing I had to do was update the firmware. After over 20 attempts on 2 devices and following all the steps in the article, it still didn't work. Now it won't even start up and looks like it won't charge either. Worst experience I have ever had with a new item. Can someone help?
The above inquiries has been addressed through our support centre ticketing system.
In regards to the Genie II updating issues that have been recently experienced by some of our users, there has been a new APP update released on Oct 18th for iOS users. This was geared towards fixing the updating difficulties. The best course of action is to fully uninstall the current APP version from your phone and then re-install the Genie II APP from your APP store.
If you are still experiencing difficulties updating after this step, please don't hesitate to send us an email at support@syrp.co.nz
Cheers,
Alex (Customer Support)
Nothing seamless about your product's app/hardware/firmware/connection/reliability.
Failures don't repeat themselves, they just change flavour.
Probably the most unreliable photography equipment I've ever purchased.
I've lobbed a support ticket. I dare you to resolve it to my satisfaction.
Hey Chris,
I have seen your support ticket and will respond today.
Regards,
Alex (SYRP Support)
Now I know why I haven't used this product for so long. Whenever I need it, it needs an update & updating this machine is frustration pure, especially in the field. You should not only build a good product but Programme it that it works before shipping it. Do you know how much money it costs to travel to places carrying this crap with you not knowing whether it is going to perform or not? Probably not, but this happened to me twice now. Having to update in the field with just the power that filmers & photographers have with them is a pain in the ass. These updates just go to prove that the product is not up to par. You nerds just use us consumers as Guinea pigs for your own profit. If this wasn't the case then I wouldn't be writing this comment, although I am pretty sure that also this is a waste of my time. Having to repeat updates proves that this gadget is a waste of money. Oh, and by the way, deinstalling apps & reinstalling them is also a waste of time. To sum it all up your product is a waste of time. The only thing you guys could do to make me happy is a refund of my hard earned cash to buy something better & more reliable.
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