Bolt V3 Set Up Issues

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Running into an incredibly frustrating issue with my Bolt V3. I purchased it a while ago in the US, set it up, and it worked well. I used it consistently for months. After a long break and international move to Taiwan, I tried to use it again but had multiple issues.

  • couldn’t connect to my new wifi easily
  • couldn’t update firmware
  • couldn’t send routes to my phone
  • couldn’t download map

After all that, I factory reset the Bolt in an attempt to get it working. Now I can’t get past the initial set up. I pair the device to my phone, supposedly connect to wifi, but it hangs on the “Updating ELEMNT BOLT…”. I’ve ended the process and hit reset multiple times, with no luck. Is there a way to set up the system without Wi-Fi? Is it a firmware issue? Is it an issue because I changed regions? Any help is appreciated.

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V3 hardware no longer uses ELEMNT app; rather Wahoo App. That said, ensure WA is up-to-date with your local region through your device’s app store. From there, set up B3 as new. Your settings should be saved in the cloud, so, once it’s recognized on wifi, setup should be a breeze.

Good luck!