Why not just use the iOS app?
Then what is this for???You can't flash the firmware through an app. Again, please download and place the bin file onto the camera's sd card in the root folder. Meaning don't place it in a directory. Simply download it to the sd card.. Insert the SD card back into camera and itll then update itself. You'll need to then go through the settings and set everything back up accordingly.
The camera has WiFi, the WiFi is connected to my phone which is connected to the internet.Again, that's merely saying that the camera supports firmware updates. The camera doesn't have an external internet connection to download the firmware. You need to pop out the microsd card, download the bin file to the root of the sd card, and reinsert card into camera. Per my instructions, it'll update the firmware and then youll need to go through put settings back to how you liked them.
The camera has WiFi, the WiFi is connected to my phone which is connected to the internet.
Why would this firmware update operate differently than every other devices firmware update function? My tv, my car, my phone, etc... I understand that you CAN do it manual but there is obviously a built in firmware update feature.
Sure, given Viofo’s track record it may be a **** show but my point is it’s there for a reason.
You fail to understand my network infrastructure. I have WiFi and LTE that extend outside my house. If I can download and update my cars firmware I can sure as **** update this piece of ****.
You don't even deserve an answer and should be ignored.Oh, please, grow a pair.
First, my responses are dead on it is NOT only necessary to use the manual method to update the cameras firmware. It is a drop down and feature of Viofo app. So NO you don’t HAVE to only update firmware as per @ HonestReview’s method although, it is certainly a viable way.
Second, Viofo has not done anything to change my mind or the mind of many on here that we have thrown money and time at a piece of ****.
Third, what does Viofo’s asshole taste like since you seem to be so far up it?
You fail to understand my network infrastructure. I have WiFi and LTE that extend outside my house. If I can download and update my cars firmware I can sure as **** update this piece of ****.
Viofo is a disgrace!
Company shows lack of competence, software engineering skills, customer service snd support skills, and has failed its customers repeatedly. Advertised features not working after a year and firmware after firmware fiascos.
So no I will not go away nor will I cower and kiss ass, play technician or make excuses like some of you. Viofo needs to fix their piece of ****.
Updating the firmware via the app/cell phone is possible (unless something has changed). Enter the firmware option in the app and it should walk you through it. This is assuming Viofo has made the latest available for download through the app.
To be honest, I forget the steps. I’ve only done it once and it was probably over a year ago. I’m sure you need to the firmware needs to be on the phone first.I surmise you have to download the firmware first before connecting to the camera. Once you are connected to the camera via Wifi Mode (Access Point) your phone will no longer have internet.
That and the oher way is to connect to the camera's WiFi and enable the "Open VPN" option. This allows the app to be connected to both the camera and the 4G/LTE.I surmise you have to download the firmware first before connecting to the camera. Once you are connected to the camera via Wifi Mode (Access Point) your phone will no longer have internet.
That and the oher way is to connect to the camera's WiFi and enable the "Open VPN" option. This allows the app to be connected to both the camera and the 4G/LTE.
As usual, the lack of communication/documentation from VIOFO kicks them hard. Also, there seems to be a lack of sync between the app and the version published on their website. On their portal the version that is advertised is 2.1, yet the app points out to v2.0 (both of them being far from stable IMHO)
The feature is related to the app and not the firmware on the camera. I myself am using v1.5 as well, as I want my dashcam as stable as possible.