Return to Factory default? DJi RC 2

DJi RC 2 controller failed to active

Activation failed, Server error (-2). Please try again.

I tried again many times without luck. Is there a way to clear any historical account data on the device or reset to factory default? this allow me to start the process again.

I know you can reset the device once it has been activated; the problem is now when I try to input my preferred account details it keeps returning a message saying incorrect password. And the original password I used I can no longer remember
Logic tells me if it has not been activated submitting new details should be possible!

I have gone to lost password, however with no activation I am unable to send an email as I am not registered with DJI help line

I should explain this is my first day with my new DJI 4pro so clearly I haven’t a clue.
It was all going very well until I requested activation.
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Lots of these “(-2)” errors appearing on Twitter recently:

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I had this many times with the Mini 4 Pro, incorrect password time and time again.

I was swearing at the controller that it was the right password, i could log in to dji site with the same password, i ended up doing my password backwards.

I am guessing you have an account with dji,if so i would log into that and see if you can change password there

Hope you get sorted

That was me yesterday, I have returned the Drone / RC 2 Control plus mini 4 pro back this morning and request Amazon to refund or replace with one with the correct Firmware. It was so frustrating saying passwords were incorrect\ username/ it literally took an hour to reach the activate button. Then the dreaded ACTIVATION FAILED. So this morning at 3.am to be precise I decided to return the lot and get my ÂŁ950 back asap.
Crazy thing is, I still what one. Surely there should be a fix for this issue. I thought I was going daft. My Wife said "What you mean you THOUGHT

Thanks for your input, I will dream on

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Same message (3 hours yesterday wasted, surely a fix should have been applied to the ones they are selling now.

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Probably put in their boxes a few weeks/months ago.

Firmware updates to current models are not infrequent, and it’s quite normal on unboxing a new one to have to install an update.

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We have threads that cover firmware updates, the one for the Mini 4 Pro is …

You can see in that thread how often updates happen.

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Problem is until your DJI RC 2 controller is activated, the device firmware has no option to update

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Likewise firmware updates to the controllers happen moderately frequently, too. Chances of a new one arriving with the latest already installed is quite … remote. :wink:

The world isn’t perfect.

Should the new one need updating, there is an alternative method of updating which can prove more reliable by using your computer.

Someone will be happy to talk you through this should you wish.

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Thanks, I have returned this product because like most buyers I will purchase my replacement DJI mini 4 pro from DJI because they have better resources to supply a fix than Amazon
Thank you for your input.

Regards Paul

Source ?

You are probably overlooking a few things here.

  • Even if you buy direct from DJI, they are not shipping from the production line. The box will have been shipped from China to the European distribution centre, and then perhaps to a national distribution centre, where it will have sat for however long before being shipped to you to satisfy your order.
    All of that can have taken a few months during which one or more firmware updates (to either drone or RC … or both) can have taken place, meaning that when you receive it you’ll still need to perform the relevant firmware updates.
  • Amazon will never supply a fix. Amazon ship boxes. Any “fix” will come direct from DJI in the firmware updates in precisely the same manner as updates are installed for one purchased direct from DJI.

I’d add that had you not returned in such haste …

… that might easily have got you up and running. But that window of opportunity has now passed.

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Thanks for that info, that would mean waiting a month or two to be sure of receiving one with updated firmware.

That may be true, however good advice for the next time, as I will purchase one within the next two weeks