RCM Loader suddenly not working (2024)

bazamuffin said:

Use phone or PC to inject payload?

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Neither - I use an RCM Loader dongle.

FirM said:

Neither - I use an RCM Loader dongle.

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I think he was suggesting using them as an alternative.

bazamuffin said:

Use phone or PC to inject payload?

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why can't we do this with the Lite?

Dave_Chad said:

I think he was suggesting using them as an alternative.

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Oh okay, I misunderstood. I know about those options, I just want my dongle to work again. I'm looking for troubleshooting tips, or things that other folks did to fix their RCM dongle.

FirM said:

Neither - I use an RCM Loader dongle.

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I meant as an alternative/last resort should you have to wait until Feb for a new one.

FirM said:

So, I've had the "official" RCM Loader dongle for a few months, and it's been working great! I've been launching into atmos through it. Well, all of the sudden it won't do anything, and it won't display any lights, even if you push or hold the + button. I've had it plugged in for over an hour but no light is coming on (and I tried several chargers and several MicroUSB cables), and my PC no longer detects the RCM dongle. I just used it yesterday and it worked fine, blue light and all, and it was just sitting in its case since. Thoughts? I reeeeeally don't want to have to wait until February to get one in over eBay.

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Battery dead. It´s a smal 3,7 volt battery, replace it . You can take any 3,7v li-ion battery. Even from ps4
The original is a 3,7 li-ion 50mAh

jnl1 said:

I ordered a new RCM (12€ incl. shipping) recently at aliexpress and it arrived in less then 2 weeks.
Besides, how to open the RCM loader? I think it´s a single moulded case, isn´t it?

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Pry it open

FirM said:

So, I've had the "official" RCM Loader dongle for a few months, and it's been working great! I've been launching into atmos through it. Well, all of the sudden it won't do anything, and it won't display any lights, even if you push or hold the + button. I've had it plugged in for over an hour but no light is coming on (and I tried several chargers and several MicroUSB cables), and my PC no longer detects the RCM dongle. I just used it yesterday and it worked fine, blue light and all, and it was just sitting in its case since. Thoughts? I reeeeeally don't want to have to wait until February to get one in over eBay.

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these need to be charged. Charge it using the micro USB. Leave it on charge for a good few minutes. Then try again

jnl1 said:

I ordered a new RCM (12€ incl. shipping) recently at aliexpress and it arrived in less then 2 weeks.
Besides, how to open the RCM loader? I think it´s a single moulded case, isn´t it?

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Why do you want to open it?

jellybeangreen2 said:

Why do you want to open it?

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to replace the battery. mine is also holding charge for a very short time nowadays, i charge it for 2-3 hours and it dies out in a day (single use)

metalpsi said:

to replace the battery. mine is also holding charge for a very short time nowadays, i charge it for 2-3 hours and it dies out in a day (single use)

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https://gbatemp.net/threads/rcm-loader-battery.560455/

Check this. Try letting it die, resetting it and charging it before replacing. As for replacement you’ll need:
FL400920 3.7V 45mAh 1811

Use a very thin plastic pry tool to separate the housing:
https://www.abxgame.com/new-rcm-loader-one-tear-down/

jellybeangreen2 said:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/rcm-loader-battery.560455/

Check this. Try letting it die, resetting it and charging it before replacing. As for replacement you’ll need:
FL400920 3.7V 45mAh 1811

Use a very thin plastic pry tool to separate the housing:
https://www.abxgame.com/new-rcm-loader-one-tear-down/

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thank you!

falcorr said:

The battery seems to die quickly. Happened to me and googling suggests it's widespread.

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I luckily haven't had this issue. ... Yet. - I did only buy mine recently within the past 6 months. Switched from SXOS to Atmosphere so figured I'd buy a new injector.

falcorr said:

The battery seems to die quickly. Happened to me and googling suggests it's widespread.

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not true. Look at the manufacturing date of that li-ion battery They are realy old

falcorr said:

The battery seems to die quickly. Happened to me and googling suggests it's widespread.

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Had mine since they pretty much came out and no issues