I have a GoPro Hero(2018) and I went to go use it, and the LCD isn't working. I tried reformatting the Micro SD card, and installing an update manually. I also get a wrench icon on the front screen when I turn it on.
Part 1: Reset the Camera
- Since the Auto Exposure is a setting, the wrench icon appears on the front screen. Closing (ex-ing out of) the feature makes the wrench icon disappear. To prevent this from happening while surfing, you can opt to turn on or activate the Lock Screen feature.
- Page 24 Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect The options for this setting are Both on (front and back), Both off, Front your camera to the GoPro App or GoPro Studio software. This setting on, or Rear on.
- Turn the camera ON.
- Press the mode button repeatedly on front of the camera until “SETUP” appears on the screen.
- Press the top shutter button on top of the camera.
- Press the top shutter button to select “WIRELESS.”
- Press the front mode button repeatedly until “RESET Wi-Fi” is highlighted.
- Press the shutter button to select.
- Press the mode button to highlight “RESET.”
- Press the shutter button to select.
Part 2: GoPro App Camera Pairing Process
Gopro Hero 7 Wrench Icon On Front Screen Repair
- ON YOUR PHONE/TABLET, turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your phone.
- Open the GoPro App on your phone.
- Tap 'Connect Your Camera'
- Tap 'Add New Device' and select your camera model from the list.
- Follow the three steps provided in the GoPro App, to prepare your camera for pairing.
- Tap 'CONTINUE' in the app, to begin pairing.
- Enter the camera's PIN number in the app and tap 'Pair.'
- Create a camera Name & Password and tap 'UPDATE YOUR CAMERA.'
- The App will prompt you and with steps to join the new camera network from the Wi-Fi list in your device's settings menu
- Once you are connected to the Camera Network return to the GoPro App
- Tap your 'CONNECT YOUR CAMERA' and then tap your camera's name from the list.