Hi Everyone, Just got a new Wyze Cam v3, and after installing the latest firmware it it’s stuck on Solid Red. Holding the Setup 10 secs. to reset does nothing. Tried using the oldest available (Dec.2022) to download on the official website, with my SD Card with the file named demo_wcv3.bin in the …

Things to try: Maximum 32 gb sd card formatted FAT32 Make sure to extract the bin file from the zip, don’t just rename the zip to bin If using Windows, make sure that the file isn’t named bin.bin, which is highly possible. Make sure you have the correct firmware file for EXACTLY your camera V3 …

I had a similar issue the other day that I was able to solve, I’m not exactly sure what did the trick but here are the things I did: as odd as it sounds I found that plugging the cable itself in the camera while the cable is connected to power was a more reliable way to get the purple light. I also …

Welcome to the Wyze User Community Forum @pgarganon :man_raising_hand: Everything from above… and: When doing the factory reset, do it without any card in it. Then unplug it for at least 30s. Then insert the flash card, then do the setup button while powering. Always use a fresh format card, never …

Here is another thread on this issue. Good luck. [image] Can't get my V3 to initiate firmware update Cameras I got a brand new V3 cam, and tried several times to initiate the firmware update by holding the button while powering it up. I already changed SD Cards, and I hav…

On the V3, I use a small non-pointed tool (usually a pair of needle nosed pliers that have a blunt nose) to press the reset button. When I am flashing I have the power cable plugged into a USB battery bank that is turned off. Once I press and hold the reset button, I turn on the battery bank. Muc…

I’ll try this method as well. Thanks

Hi WildBill, I have a 128GB card, I’ll try it on a 32GB (will have to buy one). All the rest I’m doing like using a tool to hold the button pressed (removed the rubber cover) Thanks!

@ashtonwalky @WildBill @SlabSlayer @StevenA @K6CCC One more question, I’ll try all the methods mentioned by you guys. But, shouldn’t I be trying to Flash it with an older Firmware? Since the newer ones (not sure which one) bricked my Camera? In the Wyze Website, only the last 2 are available to Do…

The oldest version I am able to see available released on April 25, 2022 with 4.36.9.131. If you continue to scroll down past the most two recent firmware updates you will see a greyed out firmware and then two more available firmwares, the oldest being 4.36.9.131 [image] Release Notes & F…

[image] pgargano: But, shouldn’t I be trying to Flash it with an older Firmware? Since the newer ones (not sure which one) bricked my Camera? More likely the download was corrupted - not that there is a problem with the current firmware. Most of us here are not having a problem with that ver…

It worked! Thanks a lot, I bought a 32gb card and it was pretty simple , 1st try. Thanks guys .

Not Getting Purple Light - Brick V3 Cam - Any Thoughts?

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StevenA July 10, 2023, 2:11am 5

Here is another thread on this issue. Good luck.

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Not Getting Purple Light - Brick V3 Cam - Any Thoughts?

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