Bricked B1W

[wornandwound]

Do not plug the dashcam into your computer USB socket for power source! Just use your phone USB wall charger to power on it, then it will work!

Thanks, that really worked! Just one more question. Now i am le to connect to the WiFi network but I am unable to access the dashcam through the B1W app.

 

[estore009]

Now i am le to connect to the WiFi network but I am unable to access the dashcam through the B1W app.

If you use an android phone, please switch on flying mode on your phone system settings, and give it a try, thank you!

 

[Kriot]

Hi,
have a a same problem:
purchased and installed camera month ago. Camera was working well till I loaded firmware with WiFi default OFF . On next day camera did not boot at stay with green lite ON.
I loaded the standard firmware (WiFi On) via computer tool and now camera is working again.
But, I see more than 20 people already complained here about same issue, looks that common problem with firmware update ?
So, would be nice to get some explanation about it and advice how to load different firmware (WiFi OFF) without getting camera freeze?

 

[estore009]

So, would be nice to get some explanation about it and advice how to load different firmware (WiFi OFF) without getting camera freeze?

Just one tip to update firmware--- Do not lose power during firmware update!

 

[Kriot]

Just one tip to update firmware--- Do not lose power during firmware update!

That not a case, did not lose power during update. I updated the camera firmware from micro SD card with "WiFi default OFF" 2 times, and camera rebooted and was working one day after update. But in both cases camera freeze at next day start.

 

[Gdeal]

Please help, I have tried updating firmware on b1w and now it is just a green light with no wifi

 

[jokiin]

Please help, I have tried updating firmware on b1w and now it is just a green light with no wifi

message @estore009 they can send you some recovery software for your PC, if the light still works you should be able to unbrick it

 

[Gdeal]

message @estore009 they can send you some recovery software for your PC, if the light still works you should be able to unbrick it

Thanks - have messaged

 

[estore009]

Thanks - have messaged

Please check your inbox message!

 

[Kriot]

I updated the camera firmware from micro SD card with "WiFi default OFF" 2 times, and camera rebooted and was working one day after update. But in both cases camera freeze at next day start.

Found reason and solution :
after updating firmware from micro SD card must remove the card from Cam and make full format FAT32 (NOT fast format! ) on Win running computer or other devices.

 

[egalitarian]

Hi, my camera starts and I see the Green LED on (without blinking) without WiFi and without any audio. What can I do to fix it?

 

[estore009]

Hi, my camera starts and I see the Green LED on (without blinking) without WiFi and without any audio. What can I do to fix it?

Here: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/bricked-b1w.34658/post-458536

 

[egalitarian]

Thanks, it works now

 

[eaglezz11]

Here: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/bricked-b1w.34658/post-458536

I don't think you are right about this. My camera goes to the weak green light a lot, and all I have to do to fix it is unplug it, and then plug it in again. I don't know what is causing it though, maybe something wrong with the low bitrate beta.

 

[Kriot]

My camera goes to the weak green light a lot, and all I have to do to fix it is unplug it, and then plug it in again.

I think that could be a problem with reading SD card. Try to make full FAT32 format.

 

[eaglezz11]

I think that could be a problem with reading SD card. Try to make full FAT32 format.

Yup, tried that. Even bought a new card, no changes.

 

[Gdeal]

Yup, tried that. Even bought a new card, no changes.

Exactly same issue here.

 

[estore009]

I don't know what is causing it though, maybe something wrong with the low bitrate beta.

Exactly same issue here.

May I know what is the cut-off value you set up on its hardwire kit?

 

[eaglezz11]

May I know what is the cut-off value you set up on its hardwire kit?

I set it to 12.0v. If you think that's the issue, I could do the lowest setting?

 

[estore009]

I set it to 12.0v. If you think that's the issue, I could do the lowest setting?

Help me to check its battery voltage when it happens next time, thank you!