DJI.
Several posts recently on Android pnone/tables users experiencing severe problems after an apparent forced upgrade, these posts are recent and limiting the flyers abilities to use their quads as the apparent "forced" upgrade as they claim appears to be bricking their Range Extenders.....

http://forum.dji.com/thread-41279-1-1.html
http://forum.dji.com/thread-41343-1-1.html

Please Advise!!!

Is you post about a problem with range of the wifi extender or range of the Phantom. The links you posted were about the range extender and not connecting to it. Please explain more about what you are describing.or what the issue is. Thanks

roy@mcscomputer Posted at 2016-1-30 18:20
Is you post about a problem with range of the wifi extender or range of the Phantom. The links you p ...

The title of the thread is really the question with the two OP's threads attached which you have now responded to, what they are stating happening is weird for sure and makes no sense, either explained improperly or something going on in the Android world....Hopefully someone from DJI can chime in.

bump....

DJI..what's up..more and more reporting an issue.....

http://forum.dji.com/thread-41343-1-1.html

Northofthe49th Posted at 2016-2-1 09:37
bump....

DJI..what's up..more and more reporting an issue.....

Hi North, I am on android- I will check mine today. I see DJI are keeping us well informed as usual with deafening silence!
Rod and the (nervous) cat.{:2_29:}

rodAndTheCat Posted at 2016-2-1 10:19
Hi North, I am on android- I will check mine today. I see DJI are keeping us well informed as usua ...

UPDATE:
I have just fired up the bird P2V+ running 1.0.58 DJI vision and all is well. There were no forced updates or requests for update.  Could this only affect the 1.0.60 DJI vision software I wonder?  Maybe DJI might tell us! {:3_54:}
Rod and the (relieved) cat

It happened to me this past week I became unusable the Range Extender RE700, No answer , no wifi, no reset  HELP

DJI need to chime in and the users affected need to contact DJI to see what the issue is

Any news on this? A real bother that WIFI hasn't gotten so choppy with this update... Is DJI patching us up?

carlos_omis Posted at 2016-2-1 21:28
Any news on this? A real bother that WIFI hasn't gotten so choppy with this update... Is DJI patchin ...

Someone is going to have to contact DJI,

Is it possible tthat all is needed is a rebind with the wifi?

I already talk but I do not respond , the first attempt to explain them and hung me no longer respond.
I try to call someone else because I am from Mexico

Dear customers with the same issues, could you please provide us information:
1. Aircraft model
2. Aircraft firmware
3. Mobile device model
4. Mobile device OS version
5. Vision app version
Your info will be escalated to our P2 R&D to figure out the best solution for you.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused!
Thank you!

1. Phantom 2 visión plus
2.Firmware Version 3.14
3. Moto X play Motorola Android
4.
5. App DJI VISION previous 1.0.60 They returned by the update yesterday

galaviz Posted at 2016-2-2 14:58
1. Phantom 2 visión plus
2. Firmware 3.8
3. Moto X play Motorola Android

Thank you! we'll be working on it!

DJI-Tim Posted at 2016-2-2 01:26
Dear customers with the same issues, could you please provide us information:
1. Aircraft model
2. A ...

P2 Vision+ V3
Firmware Version 3.14
HTC Desire 612
Android 4.4.2
DJI Vision App 1.0.60, automatic update downloaded and installed on to phone.

P2 Vision+ V3
Firmware Version 3.14
Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablet
Android 4.4.2
DJI Vision App 1.0.58, says "no updates available" when checking for updates from app.

jonnied2010 Posted at 2016-2-2 18:16
P2 Vision+ V3
Firmware Version 3.14
HTC Desire 612

Thank you,  we'll do investigation on this issue

DJI-Tim Posted at 2016-2-2 06:45
Thank you,  we'll do investigation on this issue

P2 Vision+ V3
Firmware Version 3.14
Samsung Note 3
Android 4.4.2
DJI Vision App 1.0.60, automatic update downloaded and installed on to phone.

FYI -- DJI released a new version (1.0.61) of the app in the Google Play Store this morning.

scott.kelli@com Posted at 2016-2-2 10:32
FYI -- DJI released a new version (1.0.61) of the app in the Google Play Store this morning.

Just upgraded still not work.

dirtdummy@comca Posted at 2016-2-3 00:24
Just upgraded still not work.

Dirt,
Did you go to your settings on you phone and try the binding or upgrade range extender from there, just curious if it would have any effect.

I haven't bricked mine yet but don't want to be the first sucker to try the new update. Will be watching for results. My motto is " no balls/no glory" but not in this case with DJI's record. I will be watching!

Northofthe49th Posted at 2016-2-2 13:29
Dirt,
Did you go to your settings on you phone and try the binding or upgrade range extender from  ...

I didn't and I am not at home now. The WiFi extender is not sending out any WiFi at all so I don't think the phone settings will do any good as it can't communicate with the WiFi.

Dirt, it will be interesting to see how DJI tackles this one. If the extender is not working then the new update will not help. I hope they have a lot of spares to send out to replace all the bricked ones. Cannot see the end user having to send their Phantoms to DJI because of a problem DJI created! That's just not right!

This is a huge problem. The forced upgrade somehow killed my range extender, I was in a bind had to go to local tech support and buy a new one. They were completely unaware of this forced upgrade.  Phatom 2 vis +

jonnied2010 Posted at 2016-2-2 16:26
Dirt, it will be interesting to see how DJI tackles this one. If the extender is not working then th ...

I just bought a cheap one of Ebay before the prices go up. Now I will have to mod it for the ITE antenna. If they ask to send the old ones back they wont warranty mine because of the mod. What kills me its been almost a year since they have done anything for the P2V+ now they do this. lol

Sounds like a massive cock-up!, more importantly
IT'S NONE OF OUR FAULTS !!
So DJI what now?
We are all in charge of an expensive "brick" that none of us can do
anything about, or rectify!.
Why should we have to potentially bear the cost of replacing our Wi-Fi extenders
when it is not our fault !!
I have a P2 Vision +, and a P3 Advanced.
Want to know the best part !!
I have had my Vision from new for 8 months AND,
(Due to severe ill Health for 6 months)
HAVE NEVER EVER FLOWN IT, OR EVEN TAKEN IT OFF !!
So you could say that I am really miffed !! that I have bought a potential £800 ornament for the bookcase.
I have just recently bought the P3A, ready for a well deserved cruise to Norway in a months time.
I will be taking the P3A, and hopefully will fly it trouble free!
but it looks like the Vision will be standing on the bookcase waving me off !!!
Come on DJI lets have some answers for us avid DJI Customers !!

P2 Vision+ V3
Firmware (Latest Version )
Sony Xperia Z
Android 5..1.1
DJI Vision App 1.0.61, automatic update downloaded and installed on to phone.

DJI - is DJI Vision App 1.0.61safe to use????? Does it force an update to the range extender like 1.0.60?

so it's been over a week. are you going to provide any information on a fix? Some people use these for businesses and are losing money because of the faulty update. Please provide more information and a time line on when the problem will be solved.

Northofthe49th Posted at 2016-2-1 10:37
Someone is going to have to contact DJI,

Is it possible tthat all is needed is a rebind with the  ...

What do you mean by this?

Is anybody with this issue able to see the "FCxxx" SSID associated with the camera?  I'm currently unable to see either the camera or WIFI extender on my P2V.

DJI-Tim Posted at 2016-2-2 02:23
Thank you! we'll be working on it!

Any news? This is really affecting us all!

carlos_omis Posted at 2016-2-3 17:51
Any news? This is really affecting us all!

I have just tried the latest App 1.0.61 and it works fine on my bird.
(thankfully, after a b*m clenching few minutes !!)
Not sure though if my phone jumped the 1.0.60 update from the last one.
Not even sure it went to 1.0.60 before the 1.0.61 it has now.

I also have a Sony tablet Z1 running 1.0.58 and that is also fine on connection.
A bit reluctant to update my tablet until the problem is resolved.

Sounds very much like an App problem to me, how can the Wi-Fi- extender update itself from the RC Unit
if it is not connected to a PC??
Has the Wi-Fi Extender even got a firmware chip in it, there is no software / firmware program
to run it, only "The Vision Assistant 3.8"
I am no expert , it's just my opinion.
If you have 1.0.60 installed, I would be inclined to uninstall 1.0.60 and then  install 1.0.61
Re-bind and see what happens.
Better still borrow/use a compatible phone and download it on that to see if it works
Beside if you have a "brick" ,you have nothing to loose !!

carlos_omis Posted at 2016-2-3 17:49
What do you mean by this?

Sounds like someone has not read his User Manual much !!
I read mine cover to cover at least 6 times before I even put a battery in it !!

(see page 22 of your User Guide
Section 6.4)

Chris,
Will be curious to see if any affected can get some rebind to fix it, I personally have not updated and have turned off auto updates on all my devices some time ago so standing by to see what is the root cause...

There is a settings tab in the tools on your phone/tablet in the DJI Vision ap that has a selection for "Binding" and one for "Upgrade Range Extender" so not sure if anyone has scoped these out..

Is anyone here on Android running the Litchi ap as well? If so, have you tried that to see if everything works as it should via that ap?

North, I'm unable to verify any of the settings you mentioned in your post, as I am unable to connect to the range extender at all. I've also tried the reset button on the side of the extender. This appears to have no effect.

Regarding the Litchi app, I haven't tried it, but would assume similar results due to the lack of the range extender broadcasting a WIFI signal.

scott.kelli@com Posted at 2016-2-3 14:42
Regarding the Litchi app, I haven't tried it, but would assume similar results due to the lack of th ...

Tried binding to no go! There is no WiFi signal coming from the extender at all. When mine did the update a little box popped up on my Note 3 saying WiFi extender updating. The system light on the extender then did a series of blinks then went out. It seemed like the app sent the extender a WiFi update. All I know now is that its a paper weight! lol

DJI.
What is the cause and status of this?
What was and is being pushed to these Wifi modules and why?
Where is DJI with regard to providing a solution?
Who gives DJI the right to force these upgrades?
Was this some kind of strange attempt to GeoFence P2's and limit their range in some way, shape or form?
Do you actually expect any P2 owner to seriously consider a P3 or whatever is next with this kind of maneuver?

I am sorry for your frustration!  Our FW team is working on it right now, we will provide the solution ASAP. However It has nothing to do with Geofence system

Bricked,  fix this and quit screwing around with your customers.