Re: Limefuel battery users
Disconnect internet when open the phantom 2 assistant, thats the fix.PhantomFanatic said:
Received my Limefuel Battery today
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To fix DJI updates without user permission just do this:
Windows only:
Go to C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS/ETC/HOSTS file (it's a plain ASCII text file that you can edit directly with Windows Notepad), like so:
add this
127.0.0.1 dji.com
And restart, now the PC cant connect to DJI servers, problem solved, enjoy using the assistant without DJI sneaking with auto updates!
Windows only:
Go to C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS/ETC/HOSTS file (it's a plain ASCII text file that you can edit directly with Windows Notepad), like so:
add this
127.0.0.1 dji.com
And restart, now the PC cant connect to DJI servers, problem solved, enjoy using the assistant without DJI sneaking with auto updates!
Re: Limefuel battery users
To fix DJI updates without user permission just do this:
Windows only:
Go to C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS/ETC/HOSTS file (it's a plain ASCII text file that you can edit directly with Windows Notepad), like so:
add this
127.0.0.1 dji.com
And restart, now the PC cant connect to DJI servers, problem solved, enjoy using the assistant without DJI sneaking with auto updates!
To fix DJI updates without user permission just do this:
Windows only:
Go to C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS/ETC/HOSTS file (it's a plain ASCII text file that you can edit directly with Windows Notepad), like so:
add this
127.0.0.1 dji.com
And restart, now the PC cant connect to DJI servers, problem solved, enjoy using the assistant without DJI sneaking with auto updates!
****EDIT - DOES NOT WORK****
I overkilled it with many variables in list to loopback. Also people that decide to do this edit, you will not see the host file in the folder until you select "All file" down in the bottom right of the editor.
Plus you should NOT PUT # in front of what you add. That is a prompt to tell the computer to not use the statement.
I overkilled it with many variables in list to loopback. Also people that decide to do this edit, you will not see the host file in the folder until you select "All file" down in the bottom right of the editor.
Plus you should NOT PUT # in front of what you add. That is a prompt to tell the computer to not use the statement.
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Personally I think this is a bad idea. No doubt there will be a bunch of people who do this and 5 months down the road forget they added that line and wonder why they can no longer get to the DJI website from a browser. I think unplugging the ethernet cord or disabling wireless when using the assistant is a better way to go.
Does not matter, just tested and their update server is clearly not part of that domain. So this fix does not stop auto updates!
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GhostMaster said:
Mine isn't blocked before or after the update.
The only time I've heard of that happening is when the battery is in and the P2 Assistant auto (or the users) updates the battery firmware. Can you confirm no battery firmware update attempt?
I followed the instructions I found online which said (paraphrased) "use an OEM battery during firmware updates to ensure the battery firmware isn't updated" (or you'll have a paperweight).
On a related note, Amazon customers are reporting battery exchanges with no issues, in the event a firmware update bricks a battery.
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I think you're talking of the battery update that it is not an autoupdate. But in recent days dji update the Central Board to firmware 1.0.2.8 and this one is an auto update and it makes batteries with old firmwares unusables.RobertMfromLI said:
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Good tip on editing the Hosts file. It's a bit tricky because notepad doesn't see hosts (no .txt extension) and notepad can't write inside the Windows folder either. But people on here are smart enough to figure it out or Google it or whatever.
Once you are done, open a command prompt and ping dji.com to test your work. You should see a reply from your loop-back 127.0.0.1
Of course this means you can't open up the DJI web site and order new props or the Inspire 1 either so keep that in mind. Still, worth it if DJI want's to be playing around with forced auto-updates. Just don't trust those guys.
No more monkey business on my computer DJI!
Once you are done, open a command prompt and ping dji.com to test your work. You should see a reply from your loop-back 127.0.0.1
Of course this means you can't open up the DJI web site and order new props or the Inspire 1 either so keep that in mind. Still, worth it if DJI want's to be playing around with forced auto-updates. Just don't trust those guys.
No more monkey business on my computer DJI!
Not true. It will still update. They use a different site for updates. I figured out the site, but currently messing with how to block it as it will not stop the connection when using the host file edit.
As you can see when DJI programs are started they establish many connections through various ports.
I tried adding its IP into windows Firewall, but it would still get out. I imagine its because the exe is given permissions to make changes when ran.
The only way I could defeat it was to create a "Connection Security Rule" in the advance section of Windows Firewall, that forced authentication when my computer connects with their server. But its only good if their IP remains the same.
SO LONG STORY SHORT DONT PLUG INTO ETHERNET OR DISABLE IT WHILE RUNNING PHANTOM ASSISTANT. :shock:
I tried adding its IP into windows Firewall, but it would still get out. I imagine its because the exe is given permissions to make changes when ran.
The only way I could defeat it was to create a "Connection Security Rule" in the advance section of Windows Firewall, that forced authentication when my computer connects with their server. But its only good if their IP remains the same.
SO LONG STORY SHORT DONT PLUG INTO ETHERNET OR DISABLE IT WHILE RUNNING PHANTOM ASSISTANT. :shock:
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OK so I pre-ordered one of the 6000 battery packs and both of my phantoms are updated does this mean that the battery won't work when I get it? Or does it brick the battery when updating the phantom and battery when the limefuel is installed when upgrading?
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