So, I just bought a couple of Photons, I was able to set up one of them. However for the other one, I can’t make it work. I have tried setting it up multiple times and the setup goes fine. But then when I start it up, it “breathes magenta” , which after some digging I realized is safe mode. However …

If they haven’t yet, I don’t think they will. What was the system version on the device before you tried the update? Was the device part of a product? You may want to try this // in DFU Mode particle flash --usb tinker particle update particle flash --usb tinker Download the the bootloader bina…

Help with setting up Photon (stuck in safe-mode)

Troubleshooting

mdma October 21, 2015, 2:27am 12

We’ve just pushed a release, and particle dev does not update system firmware. Particle Firmware Updates Thread

Please see that article for advice on upgrading.

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Help with setting up Photon (stuck in safe-mode)

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