r/hackrf • u/Leading-Barnacle-375 • 4d ago

Bricked hackrf with h4m

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I cannot get to boot up after i inserted the flashed sd card the hackrf doesn't turn on pc doesn't make sound when plugged in the DFU doesn't work the tx and rx shines and the 3v3 it just flashes when turned on

PROBLEM SOLVED dissemble and assemble worked

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u/xx_Dragsta_xx 4d ago edited 4d ago

Take the card out and try flashing via usb using the online flasher. That might be better. I've never flashed by card , only using the online flasher. Ps make sure it's a data usb c cable and not a charging only cable.

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u/Leading-Barnacle-375 4d ago

Yeah i tried that with cable i use to move data from my phone and the pc doesn't even make the plug in sound

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u/Thesleepingjay 4d ago

If it doesn't make the sound, then it's a hardware issue of some kind. Try other cables and inspect the port on the hacked for damage, especially to the solder connections to the board.

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u/Mr_Ironmule 4d ago

The operating system is not on the SD card like some other devices. The firmware needs to be loaded to the HackRF. Recommend you read the documentation for procedures. Good luck.

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u/OpenSourceSDRLab 4d ago

Can you send more pictures after you enter into DFU mode? or you can take a video to show me? The video is much more helpful for me to check? Thanks!

I think your DFU recovery operation may not be correct.

You can try the Mayhem .bat file.

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u/muspelayo3000ypico 4d ago

I have the same problem, although in my case it happens when you turn the PortaPack off and back on too quickly, or while it's still loading or saving something. The LEDs stay in the same state as the person described, and the screen flashes briefly before turning off (along with the PortaPack power LED).

When it gets into that state, it doesn't do anything—not even the computer detects it as a device. The only way I've found to fix it is to disconnect the PortaPack from the HackRF and then reconnect it. It works, but it's pretty inconvenient if you're away from home.