If the battery in your GoPro Hero 9 is not charging, keep reading the article to know what you can do about it.
GoPro Hero 9 has a fantastic battery life that allows users to record for more than 4 hours. Normally, finding complaints about GoPro’s battery is difficult. But that doesn’t mean there can’t be any problems with it ever. Some users are unable to charge their GoPro Hero 9 battery. The reason for this problem is unclear due to the lack of reviews. But we have a list of troubleshooting steps that can tackle a bunch of reasons for this error. So if the GoPro Hero 9 battery is not charging for you, read the rest of this article carefully.
Fixes for GoPro Hero 9 battery not charging:
1) Insert the batteries correctly:
Remove the batteries from the camera and clean off any dust from the socket. Also, check if the positive and negative sides are intact. In case you find any signs of damage, immediately contact the dealer. That is if the camera is brand new and you haven’t used it enough to be damaged. If there are no signs of damage, put the batteries back and make sure that the orientation of the batteries is correct. They should start charging without any issues this time. On the off chance that your GoPro Hero 9 battery is still not charging, move on to the next step.
2) Connect the camera to your computer:
This is to check if connecting the camera to your computer starts charging it. If it does, there is something wrong with the charger you are using for the camera. Again, seek help about the situation from your dealer. This would be easy and efficient.
3) Change the batteries:
In some cases, dead or nonfunctional batteries can also be the reason for the failure of charging attempts. Replace the old batteries for your GoPro Hero 9 with new ones. Changing the battery should solve the issue, given that the batteries were faulty.
4) Press the mode button:
One of the troubleshooting methods suggested by a GoPro representative on an online forum was to press the mode button on the camera. Plug the camera into the charger and keep the mode button pressed for a bit over 8 seconds. It is difficult to say why this was suggested, but since it was suggested by a GoPro representative, it is better to just try it out. Check the results of this step. Hopefully, the GoPro Hero 9 battery starts charging normally. If it doesn’t, move on to the next step.
5) Manually update system software:
To manually update the system software of your GoPro, click here. Follow the instructions carefully to install the firmware update without any errors. After that connect your GoPro to the charger to check if it charges normally.
