I am using the no-screen original remote. So it has to be done on the cell phone app via phone connected to DJI fly. It doesn't have MINI as an option.
It only does that when there is no connection to the drone.
If the drone is connected, the app will correctly identify the drone and do everything for you.
You need to work on the drone-controller connection because that's your problem.
I put down MINI 1 because I don't want to confuse that with MINI 2,3, or 4. Everyone knows I am talking about the original MINI. I am using the original no screen controller. Surely DJI fly app asks me to choose an aircraft from a series of...