ogaggero Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I´ve been trying to turn on my m5 during the last 2 hours but it keeps displaying the message "flash update mode waiting command..." It does not work. I did a factory reset yesterday but nothing. What can I do? Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Seems like your firmware may have been corrupted somehow .I would do what it is asking - reinstall the firmware. A quick search of the knowledge base here should get you detailed procedures if you are not familiar with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 i think you use monkey and a midi interface to update the m5, (the procedure is alot more detailed for the m13) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogaggero Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks. I'll do that 'n see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie2209 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have the same problem and keep encountering an unexpected midi problem when trying to do this. I have already purchased a midi lead and do not want to spend £100 on a midi interface which other posts seem to suggest will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Arkadin Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Firstly if your MIDI lead is a no-name cheapo rubbish then that is almost certainly your problem. The recommended MIDISport Uno can be had for £22, so not sure where you're getting £100 figure from. You need to try this to eliminate your current lead as the problem - unles your current one is a very good make of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogaggero Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Forgot to post my solution. I did the software update but kept having the problem. I read somwhere else about removing the black paint from the 4 bolts that hold the case together. I replaced them instead for unpainted bolts and finally the problem was solved. It seems that the black bolts (painted) do some sort of electric interference to the firmware. Line 6 techs should look deeper into this ERROR an fix it for future batches of the M5. Good luck fergie2209 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazwylde Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Hi! I have got the same problem...Though my panel screws aren't bolted. I still have the problem...My m5 doesn't open unless I press both the patch switches together. I bought a USB midi cable to solve this issue but it didn't help. The line 6 monkey app is a stupid app it always asks you for an update. even when you have done that for hundred of times. Please help me to solve this issue if anybody had done it right. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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