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Gear 360 (2017) won't charge/turn on

(Topic created: 08-03-2017 09:51 AM)
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user04tBTyvEs2
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My new Gear 360 arrived yesterday. I installed a memory card, then plugged the camera in with the included USB cable and my Samsung charger. The manual said to let it fully charge, so I left it plugged in overnight. This morning I tried to power up the device, but there is no response whatsoever. No lights, no display, nothing. I know the charger is good because it charges my S7 just fine. The manual isn't very detailed, so I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions?

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user04tBTyvEs2
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I did finally contact Samsung support. Their only suggestion was to try a different charger (which I did, even though I knew the charger was good), so I returned the 360. Its replacement should be arriving soon. Hopefully the last one was just a lemon.

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userzJe08pFdCB
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How did you get a a return label to return the defective unit?

 

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useryeMvysV2k4
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I have not got the return label yet its suppose to come via email.....

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usersJqunbvV3l
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Hi dear !

 

I have the same prblm with the new Samsung gear 360….The solution it so easy, just use a power bank to charging the Gear & it going to back in life…

 

Good luck bud Smiley Happy

userXDhColqWZ2
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Here is what worked for us.

 

1. Plug the camera into a compter USB port with the supplied USB-C cable

2. Wait for the charging indicator light to illuminate above the power button.

3. Disconnect the camera charging cable from the computer's USB port.

4. Plug the camera's charging cable into a wall charger of your coice.

 

 

This has worked for every camera we have come accross, including the 2 we recieved for my kids's phones.

 

Hope this helps.

 

-dphillipsjr76

userWP2OMmZoWy
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This also worked for me... Dead out of the box, no charge light or response.... Plugged it in to the computer and it came to life... Also worked on charger after having it connected to the computer. Thanks!
user2BNirJH4ed
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Same problem for me. I got mine in today and was excited to use it. I followed the instructions and plugged it in . After a moment or so I heard a pop. ... After that, even when unplugged, the camera just gets hotter and hotter. It will not turn on. I am actually a little concerned about how hot it is getting so I put it in a plastic bag and put it in the refrigerator to cool down. This brings back memories of exploding phones from last year. I would prefer not to have my camera explode . Considering the numbers of reports I am saying, I can only surmise that this is a bad batch of battery or something similar.

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Moneyman73
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After you plugged your Gear 360 in the computer, how long did it take for the charging light to turn on?

 

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Moneyman73
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I finally found a way to make this camera turn on.  I created a two minute video of my solution:. https://youtu.be/N4JATcOGAjU


@Moneyman73 wrote:

After you plugged your Gear 360 in the computer, how long did it take for the charging light to turn on?

 


 

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user2ep6SarpTN
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Tried your suggestion but nothing lights up. So sad.
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