[Radio model not supported] New Baofeng 1801 won't enter in upload mode

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[Radio model not supported] New Baofeng 1801 won't enter in upload mode

Post by PU7FSE » Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:05 pm

Hi guys!

I received my Baofeng 1801, but I am not able to upload the firmware. The radio does not enter upload mode, even after turning it on with both side keys pressed. This situation is not documented, has anyone experienced this and know how to solve it?

S/N: 20DM180113593
Soft-version: A60V001.14

This is my first post. I read all the rules, I apologize if I broke any.

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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by F1RMB » Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:21 pm

Hi,

Have you checked if both SK keys are working ?

Otherwise, it smells like the security bytes were corrupted, like after a factory reset with some genuine firmwares.

You will need to flash a new bootloader, using a JLink (like EDU mini) hardware programmer.
Search the forum, there are posts about this.


Cheers.
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Daniel

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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by PU7FSE » Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:38 pm

F1RMB wrote:
Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:21 pm
Hi,

Have you checked if both SK keys are working ?

Otherwise, it smells like the security bytes were corrupted, like after a factory reset with some genuine firmwares.

You will need to flash a new bootloader, using a JLink (like EDU mini) hardware programmer.
Search the forum, there are posts about this.


Cheers.
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Daniel
Greetings Daniel, thanks for the reply!

Both buttons are working perfectly.
I'll search the forum on how to flash, but I believe it's some current restriction on models sold.

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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by F1RMB » Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:41 pm

Hi,

I don't think so, maybe it's not a real brand new, but a reboxed one.


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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by F1RMB » Sun Jun 05, 2022 2:19 pm

You have the pads to connect the HW programmer next to the MCU:
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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by BI1NJS » Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:20 pm

Bro, I have the same situation.Because I thought I had bought a fake product of DM1801. It’s looks like the same, model number is right.But it’s not a DMR digital radio. It’s a analog radio. Just have analog mode, no DMR MODE. Boot logo is “welcome”. Right?

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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by PU7FSE » Sun Jun 05, 2022 11:23 pm

BI1NJS wrote:
Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:20 pm
Bro, I have the same situation.Because I thought I had bought a fake product of DM1801. It’s looks like the same, model number is right.But it’s not a DMR digital radio. It’s a analog radio. Just have analog mode, no DMR MODE. Boot logo is “welcome”. Right?
No. The boot logo is "BAOFENG DM-1801".

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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by OH6TX » Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:02 pm

I have serial number 20DM180114095 of this radio, i think they have changed design. i have similar problem no firmware update availlable or factory reset.
Also in
menu/set/radio Info/dev info
-radio bf1801
-s/n: "empty"
-CPS-version "empty"
-H-version "empty"
-soft-version A60V001.14
-DSP-version "empty"
-Program time 2022.01.17 16:

No much joy with this radio yet.. i have several older ones and no problem with these.. i will open this later..

Jari

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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by PU7FSE » Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:25 pm

OH6TX wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:02 pm
I have serial number 20DM180114095 of this radio, i think they have changed design. i have similar problem no firmware update availlable or factory reset.
Also in
menu/set/radio Info/dev info
-radio bf1801
-s/n: "empty"
-CPS-version "empty"
-H-version "empty"
-soft-version A60V001.14
-DSP-version "empty"
-Program time 2022.01.17 16:

No much joy with this radio yet.. i have several older ones and no problem with these.. i will open this later..

Jari
Did you buy on Aliexpress? I bought from this link:
https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005003174130444.html

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Re: Baofeng 1801 not enter in upload mode

Post by OH6TX » Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:18 am

yes

same seller milustar
send me private message you can find my email from qrz.com

Jari

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