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Manual Downgrade Phantom 3 Standard (for FW 1.6.80 issue)
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a.romero.vaquer
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crembo9@gmail.c Posted at 2016-6-29 21:50
Hi

I followed the steps that OP has listed, it worked like a charm, its pretty self explained, b ...

Hi,
When you say you've fixed the problem, you mean the downgrade process or already have no problems reaching your Phantom?

Regards
2016-6-29
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ajayrdshah
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Hi,

I am unable to downgrade the FW. I have the file on the sd card, but it seems the FW is not being seen by the system.

Please could you explain the step 4 in detail?

Thanks.
2016-7-16
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midway128
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I downgraded my P3S.  It is better now.  I was able to fly 400ft up and a little over 500ft out.  So around 650ft between controller and bird?  I started to get a weak signal but there were trees in the way.  Everything in the app was still there though.  With the latest firmware, I was losing everything except for control at around 100ft up and 100ft out.  Basically I was flying without the app.  

It was also fine before upgrading to 1.6.80.
2016-7-16
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justinking58
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Worked for me!  I can now get over 40m range on my P3S
2016-7-16
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useree6a6c43d4
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I bought my ps3 two weeks ago with the latest firmware and could not fly more than 30 meters away because i lost the signal signal and the homecoming was activated. I did the downgrade and could solve. I read a lot of things about this problem and this was the only method that`s works
2016-7-31
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hsdavisjr
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I have the issue with the professional
2016-8-14
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dimigoul
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Can i upgrade from v. 1.4 to v. 1.5.7?
thank you
2016-8-17
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imdilanvlogs
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dimigoul Posted at 2016-8-17 14:27
Can i upgrade from v. 1.4 to v. 1.5.7?
thank you

yes of course you can..
2016-8-17
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imdilanvlogs
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but if you drone fly well.. then do not update.. just keep it in that way.. that is the best option..

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2016-8-17
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kvikgraesvej
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Hi all.. I had the same problem, and solved it by downgrade the firmware.. or more THINK I did, cuz I haven't tested it yet.
But I can't keep thinking how the he.. a firmware buck at this size, could ever bin deployed by the developer. Don't they do test jobs. I mean it's quite expensive birds we playing around with, and it's not just I led failure.
2016-8-19
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Gstan30117
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I tried to downgrade from 1.6.8 to 1.5.7 and got this message in the AB.txt "Packet: P3C_FW_V01.05.0070.bin
Result: Abort.
The firmware on the SD card is identical to or older than the current firmware on the aircraft.
2016-8-20
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kvikgraesvej
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Format the sd card, to clear it completely from the trashy firmwear..
2016-8-20
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kvikgraesvej
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After downgrading my bird, I was able to claim to altitude limit 120 meters. But lost signal around 300 meters, with an altitude at 50 meters... so I'm still not happy. Now I also have a problem with the gyro gimball, when I fly the bird sideways, the gyro doesn't react as it suppose to... the camera appears to be rock steady, but the video picture slightly tilt, when flying sideways...{:4_142:}
2016-8-20
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Gstan30117
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kvikgraesvej Posted at 2016-8-21 05:27
Format the sd card, to clear it completely from the trashy firmwear..

Did that still the same. Won't downgrade because the ver on the drone is newer than the one on the card.
2016-8-20
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Gstan30117
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So today I tried again to down grade FW again and now I can't link the drone and the controller. I tried the manual link but the link light on the drone is not flashing and still won't link. Is there anyway to clear all firmware from the drone and re-install? Or if anyone has any other suggestions to get me past this.

Thanks
2016-8-21
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Gstan30117
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Gstan30117@hotm Posted at 2016-8-22 03:16
So today I tried again to down grade FW again and now I can't link the drone and the controller. I t ...

Never mind, I got it.
2016-8-21
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rekzhd.gfx
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I have downgrade the aircraft . But can I fly without RC with the same firmware of the aircraft? And must I have the last firmware for fly ? Sorry for my english
THANKS
2016-8-26
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lrxfr.m
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Hi Gstan30117
I have the same issue to downgrade firmware from 1.6.8 to 1.5.7
"The firmware on the SD card is identical to or older than the current firmware on the aircraft."
How did you solve the problem ?
Thanks for your help
2016-9-10
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evanlodge1
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Mine worked perfectly. Alot more range. Still having issues with the app crashing and causing my S7 to restart. Anyone had this issue?
2016-9-11
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Mozwald
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Thankyouuuu! just downgraded and it works perfect!! this has been p*ssing me off for days!
2016-9-11
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l.davino
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Today I have my little record, 1033m with firmaware 1.5.7+. Screenshot at 1029m.
Thank you
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2016-9-11
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Sizac
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sorry could you please clarify.

after the drone and RC is connected, should the sd card then be inserted?
2016-9-18
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Sizac
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DJI go app as a function where you can downgrade firmware on the app.

this is just from what ive seen on youtube vids. when you open to app there the small hat icon. press and hold that and it will pop up with a downgrade options page.

my question is will this solve the current firmware issue that everyone is experiencing?
2016-9-18
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paulwissink
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Works for me too. Thanks reinzneal!

But I don't understand it. Customers pay a lot of money for drones, and DJI don't give a shit for defective FW.

2016-9-20
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paulwissink
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By the way, is there any chance that the LITCHY-app works better than the free DJI GO app..?
2016-9-22
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paulwissink
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In terms of bigger flight distance and better video conexion i mean...
2016-9-22
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FrXk6QPBC5oD
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hi guys, I am also having video link issues, above 35m up it just loses it, I have not done the 27 db mod, added a windsurfer, uninstalled the app and am now downloading 1.57 firmware.

I see you mention a 1.57+ firmware, what is the PLUS for? where can I get it?

Thanks
2016-10-2
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rr
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there is no 1.5.7+ only 1.5.7
2016-10-3
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Gstan30117
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kvikgraesvej Posted at 2016-8-20 17:27
Format the sd card, to clear it completely from the trashy firmwear..

I did that.
2016-10-3
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cdikland
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Stumped at step 5. Nothing happens....
2016-10-7
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makokiller
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paulwissink Posted at 2016-9-23 03:37
In terms of bigger flight distance and better video conexion i mean...

I find that it does work better for the longer distance, but sometimes the app crashes during a flight. I was flying today, and had my drone out to about 10,000' and all of a sudden the screen went black. I had to use the RTH function on the remote to bring it back.

2016-10-7
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makokiller Posted at 2016-10-7 23:21
I find that it does work better for the longer distance, but sometimes the app crashes during a fl ...

Thanks reinzneal!

Now have the drone I paid for!

DJI get your act together!!!

Peter
2016-10-8
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tadeusz2
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peter07 Posted at 2016-10-8 21:57
Thanks reinzneal!

Now have the drone I paid for!

Hi Guys,
I've lately updated my P3S to the 16.80 firmware and got stuck with it. I tried already 20 times to downgrade according to your instructions and every time I just get the message that the firmware I'm trying to use is older or same as the one installed...

I formatted the card multiple times, no idea what else can I do. It's a bit strange, because on my previous P3S (I replaced one) it worked without problems to downgrade from 1.6.80 to 1.5.70...
2016-10-13
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lhemmerle
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so can anyeone tell me how to get the ph3 s back to say fw 1.3.5 ??

I've got from 1.6 to 1.5.
but thats it.

I wont let me downgrade any further.. my added problem is my third party batteries will not work along with the signal errors
2016-10-16
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cagrimir
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tadeusz2 Posted at 2016-10-13 14:57
Hi Guys,
I've lately updated my P3S to the 16.80 firmware and got stuck with it. I tried already 2 ...

When I bought p3s, it comes with 1.00.0017. I updated firmware to 1.6.8 via dji go app. and then I updated beta firmware which is 1.7.82 via sdcard. I can downgrade to 1.6.8. But i cant downgrade to 1.5.7.  
2016-10-16
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Betamace
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This does not work on the standard at this time, the firmware up/downgrades have to be downloaded and executed by the go app. Somebody tell me how to manually put .bin files into the go app and I'll give you a thumbs up.   
2016-10-16
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joentje75
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Was looking for a long time to get the issue with 1.6.8 solved. I get a signal drop at 200-250 meters distance and 70-80 m altitude with the 1.6.8 FW.

Just downgraded to 1.5.7 using the described method and getting out now testing the result. Hopefully this does work fine with the newest iOS DJI Go version 3.01.

Thanks for helping out!
EDIT:

Just came back from my first flight with the downgraded Phantom 3 Standard from the buggy 1.6.8 to the stable 1.5.7+ like described in the first post here.

It was AWESOME!!!!!! I got a flight range of 650 m with a flight altitude of 150 m with the connection still in green!!! Was not feeling comfortable to push it further due to powerlines and wind energy mills (do not want to cause damages ;) Next flight I will choose an very open area and see to what limit I can push it.

Again THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH posting this.
2016-10-19
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julian4
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I registered just to post here and add to the fire - I also purchased a Phantom 3 Standard in the last month, upgraded out of the box to the latest firmware and faced constant disconnecting issues between the drone and the phone beyond ~24m (remote still worked to control the drone thankfully). I then followed OP's instructions but wasn't able to downgrade back to 1.4.6, only 1.5.7 (from 1.6.8). I now get a distance of about 40m-50m before it disconnects, which is still surely not right?

I purchased this drone for my holiday in Santorini, so I was extremely angry and disappointed to find these problems, it's completely unacceptable that DJI would release firmware without thoroughly testing it to ensure it works. But then again, it does clearly say "made in China" on it, so I suppose I can't really complain? Tech support was NOT helpful, said they were "aware of the problem" (confirming there is a problem), and then trying to excuse it and find a way to make it seem like it could also be a problem on my end...

Thankfully I got this via Amazon and also via my credit card, so if there isn't a fix by next week, I'll simply send it back and get a refund and leave a terrible review.

For those confused about the steps on OP's post - for the P3 Standard, I didn't have to bring up the downgrade screen, I just pushed the card back in and it downgraded automatically, however you can bring up the downgrade screen on Android by pressing and holding the 3 bars icon for the menu in the top right corner for about 5 seconds.

I did buy into the whole "best drone in the world" nonsense - right now I'm not seeing it, and I can get more range on a Bebop 1. Really upset about all this.
2016-10-20
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FlouryFriend426
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julian4 Posted at 2016-10-20 13:03
I registered just to post here and add to the fire - I also purchased a Phantom 3 Standard in the la ...

Hi Julian,

You can also try to clear the cache in the DJI Go app, than remove the app, reboot your phone, reinstall the app.

When opening he app you should see there is an update, as you know SKIP this ;)
And go out for a test flight. That is what I did and I got an awesome 650 m distance with a 150 m altitude.
Hope that this will give you the same flight distance.
2016-10-20
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julian4
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FlouryFriend426 Posted at 2016-10-20 19:28
Hi Julian,

You can also try to clear the cache in the DJI Go app, than remove the app, reboot you ...

Many thanks, I will give that a shot tomorrow!
2016-10-21
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