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RES 5.8.36

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So I updated to version 5.8.36 from 5.5.3 and used the lightening application to update my firmware. However now when radio is connected the software red light won't turn green, I have tried to research the answer but not finding one so I figured I'd ask here and maybe someone who knows could help me. Thanks.
 

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Thank you, I actually have tried this, however when I right click and select device manager there is no "other devices" listed for me to click on and find that NCM gadget to select. Any idea where I might find it? I'm radio savy but not computer savy but yes I think this would solve my problem but I'm stuck.
 

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I guess I'll call support. I found the "other devices" finally under hidden devices but when clicked on mine shows USB serial not NCM gadget. So I'm lost , I did updates to my computer as well hoping that would fix it but it did not.
 
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