Smart Controller FW Update
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Actually, I use version 2.0.12. I wasn't aware of a newer version, but will try it. My USB-ports are ok with other devices so I don't think the problem lies there. And indeed, the USB stays in charge-mode and the SC doesn't turn up in Device Manager. So I have no other options than using Wifi. How can I check that the cache is clear or make it clear?
First You need to update Asst. 2. And as I said my USB ports are fine as well, but perhaps it just wanted to address the SC and multiple connections did the trick to get it to do so, which is why I mentioned it. IF your not getting a option to address the SC (Which we know) it's not going to show up in Device manager...in all actuality it should be showing in "Your Computer" as a drive, but to each their own on how they view and use their computers
. How to clear memory has been discussed ad nauseam in multiple threads so I won't repeat...see post above.
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DJI made it really clear in the release notes that the update should ONLY be done via DJI Assistance 2 (latest version). Why are people continually trying WiFi???
Well it is in these:
New Smart Controller Firmware Released (22/09/2020)
Overview: Date: 2020.09.22Smart Controller Firmware: v01.00.0820DJI GO 4 App: v4.3.36DJI Pilot App: v1.8.0DJI Fly App: V1.1.6DJI Assistant 2: DJI Assistant 2 For Mavic v2.0.14 What’s New? Added support for DJI Mavic Air 2. Under Aircraft Management, Mavic Air 2 can now be added and managed...
We need to explain that may people are confuse because DJI faults. Let me explain.
DJI has 2 different applications.
1- DJI assistance 2 = This application is OUTDATED not supported anymore (Just for old devices)
2- DJI assistance 2 for Mavic = This one is the correct one for all Mavics including Smart Controller
You need to download the correct one.
www.dji.com
This is the incorrect one DO NOT USE.
www.dji.com
DJI has 2 different applications.
1- DJI assistance 2 = This application is OUTDATED not supported anymore (Just for old devices)
2- DJI assistance 2 for Mavic = This one is the correct one for all Mavics including Smart Controller
You need to download the correct one.
DJI Assistant 2 For Mavic - Download Center - DJI
At the DJI Download Center, learn and downloadDJI Assistant 2 For Mavic
This is the incorrect one DO NOT USE.
DJI Assistant 2 - Download Center - DJI
At the DJI Download Center, learn and downloadDJI Assistant 2
First You need to update Asst. 2. And as I said my USB ports are fine as well, but perhaps it just wanted to address the SC and multiple connections did the trick to get it to do so, which is why I mentioned it. IF your not getting a option to address the SC (Which we know) it's not going to show up in Device manager...in all actuality it should be showing in "Your Computer" as a drive, but to each their own on how they view and use their computers
Ok, thanks for all your help. I installed DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic V.2.0.14. I succeeded in switching-on Developers Mode in the SC. In the SC under Developer Options I switched on " USB debugging" and under "Select USB Configuration" I switched-on "MTP (Media transfer Protocol)". Now when I connect the SC to the PC, I get a selection window where I can select to use the USB connection to transfer files. And on the PC in the Device Manager the RC shows up under "Portable Devices" as "rm500" [but not under " Ports (COM and LPT)", but that may not be necessary]". In spite of all this DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic still doesn't see the RC.
Well it is in these:
New Smart Controller Firmware Released (22/09/2020)
Overview: Date: 2020.09.22Smart Controller Firmware: v01.00.0820DJI GO 4 App: v4.3.36DJI Pilot App: v1.8.0DJI Fly App: V1.1.6DJI Assistant 2: DJI Assistant 2 For Mavic v2.0.14 What’s New? Added support for DJI Mavic Air 2. Under Aircraft Management, Mavic Air 2 can now be added and managed...forum.dji.com
Thanks for the information.
It says: " A Smart Controller with a firmware version of v01.00.04.75 or earlier must be updated using DJI Assistant 2."
My SC has firmware version V01.00.0700.
See red above.
For this update do not select transfer protocol, leave it in charge only...Who knows? That is how this update/ Asst. 2 wants it.
RM500 is the SC 
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No that would be more current and last (that is the April update), and needs Asst. 2 for Mavic.
Should read "v01.00.0475" in that description line. One too many "Dots"
See red above.
For this update do not select transfer protocol, leave it in charge only...Who knows? That is how this update/ Asst. 2 wants it.
I know the rm500 is the SC. It doesn't matter whether I put the USB-connection in Charge-mode or MTP-mode. In either case DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic doesn't see the SC. In Charge-mode the SC doesn't even turn up in Windows Device Manager and that means (imho) that no Windows application (or Desktop-program) can make contact with it.
Just select usb debugging and leave everything else off in developer mode.
When given the options on the SC choose charge only
Thank you in arrears. After an hour of jacking around trying to update I finally was successful only after doing a factory reset. My errors were similar to those where "stopping @ 99%" and "Low Space" had been reported elsewhere.
I took the opportunity to go with the Amazon version of Litchi. Glad I did. Less overhead not needing to DL Google Play + it seems to be "better" in certain areas. Anyway, my missions fly perfectly and I'm thrilled. Ended up buying Litchi again, not a biggie.
Developer mode did not help with my circumstance - the software did not care. It was about raw storage space - I got tired of manually deleting things so I did the reset, which worked fine. Took a while to get my settings back the way I needed.
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