Trying to FIX: BOSE SoundLink Mini II SPEAKER (Quick Version)

Hi, this 'QUICK VERSION' repair video shows me attempting to fix a BOSE Bluetooth speaker that has a flashing red light fault. If you want the full length version please see • Trying to FIX: BOSE So...
Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things.
I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series.
Many thanks, Vince.

[@gLaDik]

for anyone with this problem but having latest firmware: to REINSTALL go the update website and press "a,d,v(up arrow),(down arrow)" to enter Advanced mode that will allow you to reinstall firmware, should fix the red light issue.

[@iangreenaway8628]

Thanks for the tip to go to Advanced mode. Bose website was saying my software was uptodate, so, following your advice, I re-installed the latest sw and hey presto the speaker that Bose wanted to charge me £50 to 'service' now works fine !!

[@paytongreyson9322]

a tip: watch movies on flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

[@rolandbjorn7982]

@Payton Greyson definitely, been using flixzone for months myself :D

[@limxjoel]

Hi there! This worked for me, thank you so much!

[@a.w.3271]

Best advice ever! No it's working, thank u so much!

[@alejandrojo7628]

I Had the Problem that my Box was Up to date. So there was non Update. So i Searched and found after your device gets reconised by the Bose Site you have to Press A D V Key Up and Down in this Order. After whats i got the Option to Reinstall the newest Update. And See it worked Box is fixed! Sorry for by Bad Englisch. Greadings from Germany

[@The9GG]

thank you works for me

[@majowa83]

You just saved my Bose speaker. THANK YOU!!!

[@hunk5737]

Thank you so much it works!

[@Zentrius]

Wow that actually worked😘 Wow hast du das nur herausgefunden?

[@cjlacuesta]

YOUʻRE A LEGEND! THANK YOU!!!

[@danieljeffery5178]

Cheers mate, had the same issue, red flashing light. My firmware was already up to date (v 1.1.4) but there is a sneaky way to reinstall it. With the Bose updater open in your browser, press a, d, v, up arrow, down arrow on your keyboard and it shows an advanced menu from where you can force it to reinstall the firmware. Excellent!

[@RoccoLoco13]

but there is a problem there, to make this ADV mode you need a little battery, and for me the battery is totally discharged how do you do?

[@blackpython8015]

Thanks mate! I had the same issue and that sneaky way worked for me!

[@shivareddy457]

HI, when I try this it is saying software is already up to date. unable to proceed further. how to force reinstall? pls help me

[@shivareddy457]

Exact error while trying to reinstall "No dice...There are no available updates for this product. try gain"

[@convid1984]

@@RoccoLoco13 Mine was completely flat as well, but it worked. I watched other videos where they said use CAPS and hold A D V UP ARROW DOWN ARROW. That isn't how I did it. I just pressed a d v up arrow down arrow once and it went into advanced menu. Then it showed update available even though I had the latest version on according to Bose. Just plug your speaker into the computer that should give you enough juice to do it.

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

i like the idea of a quick version and full!

[@scottp2858]

Ah Ha!! The firmware upgrade to version 1.1.4 fixed my problem!

[@fassnacht]

IMPORTANT: Depress middle multi-function button >12s until white LED flashes. WAIT 48 hours. Connect to PC via USB, then launch BOSE updater, type "shift + A +D +V" then "up" + "down" keys in that order. Press "Start update v1.1.14". (Update will fail because of low voltage, but flashing white LED indicates charging has begun,} Now CHARGE for 4 hours. Problem SOLVED!

[@2tailedfox711]

Is this really gonna work or just waste 2 days of my time?

[@sippetgamer2647]

My computer says my product is up to date but it still flashes red?

[@JAYZIGGY5]

Mine made the noise while updating and turned yellow for a second but then went right back to red before the update was finished. I'm ready throw it away. I will never buy a Bose product again. I've had so many issues with this thing and it was $200.

[@willsswhims]

you are a GENIUS!!! Thank you so much! I thought I had broken my speaker and I was so sad. But Its working FINE now woooowhhoooooo!! Thank you.

[@wizz4392]

The speaker said: "60 procent batterij" That means battery 60 percent full Greetings from the Netherlands

[@mikemorrell7921]

In case anyone is trying to fix their Soundlink make sure its the second version, II. The first one had the exact same problem but it bricks the device when you get the battery error. First version cant be software updated. From reading it seems to be the TI charging chip fails, not the battery. When I looked at the datasheet for the chip it requires seeing a good battery to bring up power. Not really away around it short of replacing the chip. Ticked me off for a Bose product. You should always be able to run a product by plugging into the wall.

[@SpaceMonkey23101]

I tried doing this, and the Bose Updater wouldn't recognise the device. It's a brick. Really disappointed - I thought Bose were better than this.

[@carraval]

Did you try this option, around minute 1.50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqq1cpR_j6mjrrM

[@tarangerina]

You are lucky it is recognizing yours in the website. Mine is a very expensive piece of garbage. I get a fixed red light instead of a flashing one, and there's no way to update it from the app, it's just totally useless

[@Bunnipunch]

Thanks for this. I tried these, the update with the A,D,V Up down arrow, and still not working. I think I will have to contact Bose to get it sorted.

[@nelsonl5158]

Can you please have a go at fixing our health care system? -America

[@KneeoGeeo]

No you deserve it.

[@nigelnoyce2187]

Thank you I have tried many videos but yours worked. You mentioned the using a correct cable, as in one that transfers data and power. That did the trick, none of the other videos stated this. Hats of to you and getting my little speaker charging again.

[@birdsaremything]

Not even a flashing light. Dead as a dodo....but following and persevering with the various steps you have detailed......fantastic. Fixed! You are my new best friend :) Thanks Vince

[@Saisaathviek456]

Wonderful.... i got mine updated to newer version. The battery resume its charging :)

[@junvillanueva7881]

Awesome! You just saved me from having to buy a new battery. Very helpful and thank you!

[@ritchmroczka2624]

Fixed mine as well! Many thanks-A,D,V Up down arrow worked.

[@benposada6928]

It didn’t work on my speaker. After following these instructions, I still get this blinking red light. Have some idea?

[@benposada6928]

It says that my speaker is up-to-date. But it still keeps on blinking red light while plugged in.

[@user-sc7lg1fy7i]

mine is updated already, but none of the ways you showed works..

[@aliceyoung4832]

Thank you much, can't wait to get home to follow your advice.

[@Ris-T.]

Thanks for the video.. you saved my speaker!! Awesome job :)

[@lactobacillusprime]

I got one of these as well. The bluetooth connection functionality has failed on it. Line in and such works. Perhaps I need to reset it. Hmmm

[@DanBlago]

You my wizard

[@johnhenderson560]

Software Update fixed mine following a generator failure while charging - so happy to have my Bose back! Thank you

[@iraceruk]

We had the non-charging problem. The speaker was stuck at 20% charge and wouldn't charge any further. We tried all the supposed fixes (factory reset, update/downgrade firmware etc, etc) and nothing worked. We let the battery run right down until the audible voice 'Battery Low' warning started, then tried charging again and viola! Worth a try if any of the supposed fixes don't work for you.

[@telecaster160]

A D V UP DOWN then you can downgrade rewrite your software and thats it your welcome!

[@alcoholiday6954]

Nope, didn't work, you're welcome

[@telecaster160]

@@alcoholiday6954 did you reinstall your software? That solved my problem, you have to press those commands you’re welcome

[@jeff033]

​@@telecaster160 there's no reinstall message on the screen mate only Update now When clicking the update it errors no dice

[@brucecarlyon197]

Thank you very much. My BOSE works after being in retirement in a drawer for a couple of year. As watchandlol said "Bloody marvelous"!!

[@mattsquirrell5057]

If the Bose website says your software is up to date. Press ‘a’ ‘d’ ‘v’ ‘up arrow’ ‘down arrow’. This will enable the advanced settings. Select the latest software and launch. It will reload the software and at about 80% of the install will reset the speaker. Leave to install the rest and then plug into the mains to charge fully.

[@aafgahfah]

Thanks for this. Mine got to 76% then crashed. Now windows won’t recognise it. Ah well.

[@sippetgamer2647]

I love you

[@waypolos630]

@@aafgahfah same problem with mine right now. Did you fix yours already?

[@aafgahfah]

@@waypolos630 it did start working in the end. I’m trying to remember what happened. I *think* that I followed the above and left it. From memory it looked like it was stuck at 80% and never finished installing the rest. However, when I came back to it and tried it again it was working, so it must have finished installing. So hopefully if you leave it when it’s installing, it will succeed even if it looks like it failed?

[@waypolos630]

@@aafgahfah i see. But ive tried more than 5times already and still fails. 😓 but sometimes the red light is not blinking. It looks like it's charging. Then i left it an hour.. then i try to switch on but still doenst work. What a unlucky soundlink

[@bernardaustin2535]

I was having the same not charging issue. You video was extremely helpful. It saves me from th bing to purchase a new battery or a even a new mini box.

[@gpodobas]

My went on flashing red light from 90percent charge. I thought it was DEAD as nothing has worked and I've got it on everyday use for at least 6 years. Turns out that little software update has fixed it :) Thanks!

[@Hmaz96]

I had all these issues, plugged it into my laptop (2013 Macbook Air) and it said my product wasn't supported within the Bose updater... 🤬 My last resort before it got launched out the window was try it in a different computer (2020 iMac) and it came up exactly as it should and updated! Now works exactly as before

[@SixtyFourDegrees]

Still having problems. I have an old SoundLink Mini. What's the name of the wired device you used to connect to the computer and can you get it from Amazon? My connection to the Mini is like an auxillary connection that plugs into power outlet. I feel left out because this works for everybody else.

[@TheGabrielmller]

My Bose is blinking yellow/amber really fast, but only when plugged into my computer. When i use the wallcharger nothing happens at all. When i visit the Bose Update Website the device is not recognized... Can someone help me? :/

[@jtomo8287]

Awesome video, came across it by accident whilst looking for a replacement Bose Mini speaker. The red light of death has gone and it now works perfectly. Thanks !

[@jenkinabad5149]

It's help my bose cradle works again thank you, i do the long press munti function then its works. Thanks again God bless

[@philjm3103]

Like so many other comments on this video, I'm really grateful for your help. I thought my speaker had died. THANKS SO MUCH!!

[@cjlacuesta]

I have the same issue but my speakerʻs firmware is up to date and the little red light is still flashing... Any advice?

[@helenhamer120]

I did all of this and its gone back to flashing red again!!

[@slaur7858]

I was ready to replace my battery too, the update fixed the issue. Thank you !

[@gregwiggins9380]

Did update made sounds and amber light came on but at 100% update went back to blinking red lt 😢

[@strictlyvinyl]

Mine flashes red and when I plug it in it flashes amber like it's charging but no matter how long I leave it charging as soon as I unplug it it flashs red again. I have tried resetting it and I have updated it but it just won't charge.

[@softiedofiegacha388]

Same problem,, i hope can fix it

[@alexivanov3253]

Давайте закрутим винтики и я надеюсь -это поможет убрать вибрации ... Прав был Задорнов!

[@pfranky1646]

it worked, thank you very much, greetings from germany

[@KatiChan]

I did that update several times... when being around 70-80% beeping and the light turns into orange, when 80-90% no light at all and then the last 10% red again. It is and stays red blinking/does nothing.

[@synergy2222]

I had to update twice in a row because the first time it said I had the current update. However- I did have the page open that gave me advance options that weren't really options so that's when I went back up to the top of the page and the download button was there this time and it downloaded and it works great now.

[@karlsmith2388]

It worked!! Thank you so much, just about to order a new battery or send it to Bose.

[@watchandlol]

Bloody marvelous! I was about to cut the wires on my battery and thought: "I'll just have one last scout on YT to see how to do it!" and stumbled across this video. It worked a treat! Here I was contemplating cutting wires, spending £50 on a replacement battery or even trying to find a way to bypass the battery and wire straight to a power adapter! Do you reckon wiring it to a power adapter is possible?

[@dremor412]

Hello It didnt work for me, bose didnt connect, Help 😢

[@boonavite3200]

When I try updating my Bose software, it says the update could not proceed because the battery level is too low, to charge it first. But the problem is, I am trying to solve the problem of battery not charging…

[@tinali5774]

Same here

[@IAmKAZMO]

update did nothing for me.

[@waynew7710]

I plug mine into my computer and nothing happens. same red flashing light but not getting recognized.

[@debrabrown8145]

It is a mini Bose sound link 1 not 2

[@2tailedfox711]

Mine is the mini 2 special edition. It has a solid (not flashing) red. Updater finds it. Refuses to update because the battery level is too low. (Even with advanced) But. It won't actually charge no matter what I do or for how long. So I can't update it to charge it to up date it to charge it. Ive gone cross eyed.

[@julesb5414]

Thanks a lot mate, fixed mine! Had same lights as you plugged in and when doing resets

[@MFSE7EN]

Did you see the description of the firmware update? It says "Prevent premature entry into battery shipping mode". I think that was the issue. Probably Bose saw many people sending it in for repair and they published a firmware update to fix it... Strange that the previous person did not try updating it :-D Maybe it was not yet available for download, who knows..

[@Wizza2418]

Or maybe they didn’t know they was an update for it.

[@slowbeachlife]

What a wonderful video, it came top of my google search and fixed my speaker issue beautifully. I am very happy that I don't have to buy a new one as I love this little speaker. thank you!

[@randypower9317]

Didn't t work with mine...

[@vdubber9402]

It didn’t work for me. Still blinking red light. Any other ideas? My daughter has lost the original lead! Using a kindle lead, could that be the issue?

[@narppt7716]

I did all you taught and it worked then i listened to 10 songs and it was red again. And unable to charge 😭 I don't know why . But I will try again.

[@rcoe74]

Saved me, thanks!

[@jennifergarcia1326]

Please help how to fix my speaker, tried several times, to no avail, it was not fixed. Thank you.

[@svbikerman]

Had a similar issue. Mines wouldn’t charge. Resetting the unit resolved the problem.

[@stephendarnley-hi2kp]

You guys are heroes! The a,d,v up arrow, down arrow hack has rescued my Bose. Thank you so much!

[@GadgetUK164]

Nice fix Vince =D

[@Ben_osrs]

Doesn’t work sadly. Bought replacement battery, soldered it and still have red light. Plugging it in pc doesn’t work because it doesn’t recognize.

[@marksteddom6941]

This fixed mine as well!!!

[@jehanvincentdolor593]

Thank u very much It works perfectly works

[@lyndondsilva594]

Excellent Video. Thanks for explaining everything in Detail.

[@jeff033]

Hello mate why mine is already up to date but still red light flashing 😢

[@javo.illanes]

And what can I do if the bluetooth light keeps turned on and the buttons don't do anything?

[@besabrina080]

Thank you so so soooo much iam very very hapy iam from Algéria living in franch

[@ajroman9578]

Actually sir mine is not flashing red. It is steady red. What could be the problem?

[@brandolgarcia4805]

Ok

[@soundtechmusicschool]

Mine still works, but I’ll definitely do the update!

[@birkenheaddaballa]

Mines been sitting in a box for over 7 years time to dust it down and give it a go

[@kyagibbo4898]

How about if the computer doesn’t recognise the speaker? My speaker is flashing amber battery sign, also flashing Bluetooth and aux light at the same time every 15 seconds and has been for 3 days now.

[@exterior2007]

i got the same issue :(

[@ChrisArthur-pl2ns]

Brilliant video!!!! My speaker now works

[@james.j1066]

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[@alejovaron9811]

ayuda por favor la cambiada de la bateria es asi de facil , q hacer con los cable ayuda

[@AYANBARAT]

Great video vince...#salute from india... You're videos are always great. Do make a setup video for upcoming ps5 complete set up from scratch.. Like your did for ps4

[@ThatSimplySuper]

Omg!!!, thank you so much dude!!!!, i haven't been able to use my speaker for such a long timeand this video really helped me out, i can finally use it again :D

[@uitterdijkwieger8888]

I never see this kind of products in the poor mens ricycle shop or the psp i see why now tay hold it or send it to england

[@sebastiankaluscha4466]

Wow, this worked! Thanks for the great video, really appreciate it!

[@mister_hanz7330]

thank alot man got mine fixed thanks to you, turns out i just had to update aswell

[@geertstafleu9154]

Thanks .... same problem here. Fixed

[@bnate5]

Great video, you are the Best!. Keep up the Great Work.

[@kjknight1911]

A discman still exists!?

[@johnnorris1236]

Thanks for this video

[@RupinderSingh-cy7wp]

so nice to see the CD player after a long time :-)

[@garette79]

Very helpful ! Thank you !

[@Fire.Rabbit]

I have the same issue i already update it its still remains the same. Red blinking then turns green when you press multimedia for 10 secs

[@sira1234567]

D Z yes mine also same

[@daniexelior]

hi.. your videos help me out. thanks..

[@robchambers3735]

Thanks, this worked!

[@ajl9491]

Engage shit mode!

[@ElektroTechNL]

from the dutch also. bat is good it says 60% full haha

[@SylphidUndine]

recording footage to demonstrate how good something sounds like never justifies the accuracy, but i've heard these in person and they truly do sound amazing especially for its size.

[@yiding574]

Thank you so much！！！

[@juliamaldonado8506]

Worked wonderfully. Thank you!