# New LimeSDR Mini V2 Stopped

**URL:** <https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156>\
**Category:** LimeSDR\
**Created:** [29 December 2023 22:33 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156 "2023-12-29T22:33:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 10\
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**Author:** ![vk5rr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/91b2a8/32.png) [@vk5rr](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/vk5rr)\
**Post date:** [29 December 2023 22:33 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/1 "2023-12-29T22:33:43Z")

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Hello

I just removed my LimeSDR Mini V2 from my PortDown Box which had been working  
very well, as I was going to mount into a metal case, until this is had been  
working extremely well since I received it

When I plugged the lime back into my computer later on I have found that it  
does not how any LED’s and also is UNKNOWN  
Is there a version of firmware that I can try and reflash this with and how do  
I got about this

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated  
Regards  
Ray VK5RR

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**Author:** ![andrewback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@andrewback](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/andrewback)\
**Post date:** [2 January 2024 11:17 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/2 "2024-01-02T11:17:58Z")

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Hi Ray,

Sounds like we know what the answer will be, but as a first step can you run LimeQuickTest and post the results. There should be nothing connected to the RF connectors when you do this and it should be plugged directly into a USB 3.0 port on your computer.

Cheers,

Andrew

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**Author:** ![vk5rr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/91b2a8/32.png) [@vk5rr](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/vk5rr)\
**Post date:** [2 January 2024 12:20 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/3 "2024-01-02T12:20:53Z")

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Hello Andrew

This is the results from the LimeQuickTest

[TESTING STARTED]  
-\>Start time: Tue Jan 2 22:49:21 2024  
-\>LimeSuite version: 20.10.0-PothosSDR-2021.07.25-vc16-x64

TransferPacket: Read failed (ret=-1)  
TransferPacket: Read failed (ret=-1)  
TransferPacket: Read failed (ret=-1)  
TransferPacket: Write failed (ret=-1)  
TransferPacket: Write failed (ret=-1)  
TransferPacket: Write failed (ret=-1)  
Board not supported  
Failed to connect

Regards

Ray

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**Author:** ![andrewback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@andrewback](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/andrewback)\
**Post date:** [2 January 2024 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/4 "2024-01-02T15:58:35Z")

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> [@vk5rr](#):
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> LimeSuite version: 20.10.0-PothosSDR-2021.07.25-vc16-x64

This is a really old version of Lime Suite and dates back to before LimeSDR Mini v2. The Pothos Windows installer needs updating and in the meantime is there a Linux computer you could try this from? You should have the latest version of Lime Suite, v23.11.0, installed.

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**Author:** ![vk5rr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/91b2a8/32.png) [@vk5rr](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/vk5rr)\
**Post date:** [3 January 2024 00:27 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/5 "2024-01-03T00:27:48Z")

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Hello Andrew

Here is the test from Linux Machine

[TESTING STARTED]  
-\>Start time: Wed Jan 3 09:10:07 2024  
-\>LimeSuite version: 23.11.0-1

TransferPacket: Read failed (ret=0)  
TransferPacket: Read failed (ret=0)  
TransferPacket: Read failed (ret=0)  
TransferPacket: Write failed (ret=0)  
TransferPacket: Write failed (ret=0)  
TransferPacket: Write failed (ret=0)  
Board not supported  
Failed to connect  
libusb: warning [libusb\_exit] device 4.2 still referenced  
libusb: warning [libusb\_exit] device 4.1 still referenced  
libusb: warning [libusb\_exit] application left some devices open

ray@UPro:~$

Regards

Ray

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**Author:** ![vk5bd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ac8455/32.png) [@vk5bd](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/vk5bd)\
**Post date:** [4 January 2024 04:32 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/6 "2024-01-04T04:32:23Z")

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> [@andrewback](#):
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> Pothos Windows installer

Hello Andrew,

Where do we find the latest version of the pothos installer, the website `downloads.myriadrf.org/builds/PothosSDR/`  
installs “LimeSuite version: 20.10.0-PothosSDR-2021.07.25-vc16-x64”

Regards,  
Bevan

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**Author:** ![andrewback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@andrewback](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/andrewback)\
**Post date:** [4 January 2024 11:03 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/7 "2024-01-04T11:03:43Z")

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The Pothos software is maintained by a third party and as I say, the Windows installer needs updating and if you could please try using a Linux computer, unless you are comfortable compiling Lime Suite for Windows.

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**Author:** ![vk5rr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/91b2a8/32.png) [@vk5rr](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/vk5rr)\
**Post date:** [4 January 2024 11:26 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/8 "2024-01-04T11:26:23Z")

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Hello Andrew

I have the same test on a Linux Machine and the only difference was the last 3 lines as show above

Just wondering if the process is any different for a V2.4 board to what I have been reading, as I dont seem to be able to reflash the SDR ATM

Ray

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**Author:** ![VytautasB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ccd318/32.png) [@VytautasB](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/VytautasB)\
**Post date:** [5 January 2024 06:55 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/9 "2024-01-05T06:55:44Z")

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> [@vk5rr](#):
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> When I plugged the lime back into my computer later on I have found that it  
> does not how any LED’s and also is UNKNOWN

This indicates that either board is not receiving power or FPGA gateware is not loaded properly from FLASH memory.

Check FAQ section:  
[I cannot connect board to LimeSuite GUI, no LEDs are blinking how can I recover my board?](https://limesdr-mini.myriadrf.org/documentation/faq#i-cannot-connect-board-to-limesuite-gui-no-leds-are-blinking-how-can-i-recover-my-board)

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**Author:** ![vk5rr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/91b2a8/32.png) [@vk5rr](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/vk5rr)\
**Post date:** [6 January 2024 08:07 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/new-limesdr-mini-v2-stopped/8156/10 "2024-01-06T08:07:23Z")

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Hello

Thanks for the information as soon as I get another FT2232H Mini Module I will try this

Regards

Ray