I confirm ( like rohit1101190) that I fixed a “timeout” problem (Impossible to flash , always fix green, and impossible to enter the Listen mode ) on a 0.5.3 photon and Windows 8.1 that way :
see Cannot get photon back to listening mode for better explanation: (thanks to them)
- put the Photon on DFU mode
- check that you have the correct driver for DFU mode . You should see here a libusbK USB devices in the device manager (only when you are in DFU mode!) . if Not, use ZAdig_2.2 to install a libusbk driver
- in CMD mode write : particle flash --usb tinker
Now you should have again possibility to enter in listen mode - do still a : particle indentify
that should be fixed…