Thread: aera 795 stuck on 'Loader' after fw update (could getting Unit ID from GMA or UNL files help?)

Great result. The big thanks needs to go to kunix for his simple mod to Ldr.bin enabling it to run txt commands as an RGN!

I'm constantly surprised how little details such as an incorrect time can sometimes mess up an intended update. By any chance did you reset the aera in the couple of hours you last used it before the update about 15.30? Even removed the battery during that period before that update attempt?

Webupdater should have also replaced the minor GCD files dated May 4 into RemoteSW folder if they hadn't been initialized previously. If they were indeed loaded on boot at some point they're not needed now though and the GarminDevice.xml (which updates on each full boot cycle) will reflect that to prevent unnecessary repeat downloading. If you want them to add back into RemoreSW let me know as i have copies.

(Suggestion for Moderator: Perhaps this thread should now be marked as "Solved" with some change to title reflecting the real problem?)
Done, thanks. Title changed from "Getting Unit ID from GMA or UNL files" to "aera 795 stuck on 'Loader' after fw update (could getting Unit ID from GMA or UNL files help?)"

Originally Posted by Butters

By any chance did you reset the aera in the couple of hours you last used it before the update about 15.30

I am not aware of it. I always check what is the status of individual aviation databases. They are all listed on the first screen after boot and I need to acknowledge their expiration dates in order to get to the system. I do not see any reason why I would have needed to remove the battery in order to power it off from at this point.

Originally Posted by Butters

If you want them to add back into RemoreSW let me know as i have copies.

I think I have them all again as WebUpdater installed it all:
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I believe this is mostly optional SW to enable or update functionality of some features (such as wireless AHRS & ADS-B data transfer (Garmin GDL39) etc.)

To moderators:
Although proved UID can be obtained from an UNL file (which was my initial idea to solve the issue with Garmin) this was not helpful. Basically Butters' posts #4 and #15 include all ideas that were needed to unbrick the device.