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EOS R5C will not update firmware: “check the power supply”

dkallan
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My Canon EOS R5 C came with firmware version 1.0.5.1 installed.  I have the 1.0.6.1 firmware file on the formatted SDXC (v90) card.  The R5C sees it and will open the Version 1.0.5.1 -> Version 1.0.6.1 update screen, but the “OK” button is greyed out, displaying the message “Check the power supply.”

I’ve tried multiple USB power supplies (Apple 96W, Anker 100W, Apple 140W): the R5C works fine in USB PD mode for every function except firmware update.  I’ve tried with and without a fully-charged EP battery installed, removing the CFexpress card, removing the lens, lowering the video settings to their bare minimum.

Any idea why it won’t update and what I can do to resolve?

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dkallan
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Thank you to both of you!  Managed to get it resolved by using an older LP-E6NH battery from my R5.  All of my batteries are the NH 2130mAh litihum (the older 1800mAh ones from my 5D/EF-series days are long gone).  This problem occurred with the brand new LP-E6NH battery that came with the R5C.  Both batteries were fully charged, so I really don't understand what happened (Canon wants me to keep an eye on that new battery, but anyway, FW is finally updated!

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AtticusLake
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Sorry to hear about this -- I've never had this problem with my R5C, except when the battery was actually low.

Only one thing I can think of -- when you say "with and without a fully-charged EP battery" ... the camera will not run unless there is a battery installed, and for that camera, the battery really needs to be an LP-E6 NH.  Note the "NH".  If you're using an older LP-E6 battery, without the "NH", that might be the issue.  Otherwise sorry, I have no idea.

shadowsports
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Greetings,

That message typically means the battery % is too low.  I don't recall what the minimum level is off hand, but its like 55% or more.  It doesn't matter if its plugged in to USB-C PD or USB-C AC...  if the camera detects low battery you cannot update the FW.  Its a protection feature.  

Everything else sounds correct.  Use freshly charged battery LP-E6NH (as Ian pointed out), Firmware on root of freshly formatted SD Card (v1.0.6.1) is "VSD10.FIR", CFExpress B removed.  Cinema Mode, Use the rear control dial to move focus to the OK button and press set.  Then don't touch and wait the 9 min.   

Do you have anything else connected to the camera besides a lens?  I always connect a USB-C PD to my camera when updating FW.  Either my MAC charger 90w, 9v, 3.0A or my portable 45w same.  Camera off > insert card > insert battery > connect PD and power up. 

**Edit,  The settings get reset, so you don't need to change anything lower performance modes, etc. for the update.  

Keep us posted 😃

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


~R5 C (1.0.7.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, +RF 1.4x TC, +Canon Control Ring, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve ~Windows11 Pro ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8
~CarePaks Are Worth It

dkallan
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Thank you to both of you!  Managed to get it resolved by using an older LP-E6NH battery from my R5.  All of my batteries are the NH 2130mAh litihum (the older 1800mAh ones from my 5D/EF-series days are long gone).  This problem occurred with the brand new LP-E6NH battery that came with the R5C.  Both batteries were fully charged, so I really don't understand what happened (Canon wants me to keep an eye on that new battery, but anyway, FW is finally updated!

AtticusLake
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Well I'm gad you got it sorted; though it does seem baffling.  Could be a faulty battery, I guess.

shadowsports
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Great to hear.  👍

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


~R5 C (1.0.7.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, +RF 1.4x TC, +Canon Control Ring, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve ~Windows11 Pro ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8
~CarePaks Are Worth It

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