If you’ve been using Godox V1, you’d know it has got a great flashpoint.
Besides, with its powerful battery, you can fire as many as 480 shots!
And that’s pretty impressive, right?
Sometimes, however, Godox V1 flash acts up and doesn’t fire, no matter how many times you try!
And it can be a headache if you don’t know which buttons to press to fix this problem!
Luckily, you don’t have to worry because I’ve got you covered.
Using the simple steps, you can get your Godox V1 up and running in minutes! fix it is to reset your Godox V1 flash.
If you don’t know how to reset Godox V1 Flash, fret not!
In this post, I’ll walk you through the steps. So you can get your Godox V1 up and running!
Step 1: Grab your Godox V1 flash
The first step is to take out your Godox V1 flash from its protective case.
Or, if it’s already mounted on the camera, you can still reset it!
Step 2: Make sure the battery is charged
Believe it or not, it’s essential to keep the battery of your Godox V1 flash charged sufficiently.
So before you reset Godox Flash, you should ensure it has enough battery power. That way, the flash won’t turn off during the reset process!
Step 3: Press the two buttons between the “RST”
Below the screen of the Godox V1, you’ll see a couple of buttons. So don’t get confused!
Notice the two gray-colored buttons between the “RST?” Well, these are the buttons used for resetting the Godox flash!
So, press and hold down these two buttons for a few seconds!
Release the buttons when you see the “RESET” on the Godox screen. And toast! You’ve successfully reset your Godox V1 speedlight flash!
It’ll be reset to the TTL settings!
Step 4: Fire the flash
Choose the manual mode by pressing the “M” button on your Godox V1!
Or, you can use the default TTL mode to check if the flash is firing.
Now, press the shutter to take the shot, and your Godox should flash a burst of light!
It indicates that it’s working well after the reset procedure!
Godox V1 flash not working?
Picking a new flash for your camera brings a sense of excitement.
After all, it’s your next big investment for your shoots!
However, If your Godox V1 flash isn’t working, it’s nothing to worry about!
With some troubleshooting tips, you can get it to work like it should!
To put it simply, you’ll need to check the entire settings one by one.
That said, here are the troubleshooting tips to resolve the Godox V1 flash problems.
Ensure that the flash mode is turned on: Go to the menu of your camera and find the flash settings. You should make sure that flash mode is active. Depending on the model of your camera, the symbol will indicate it on the LCD screen.
Turn the camera off and on This method works for every camera. So whichever camera you’ve mounted the Godox V1, should resolve the sync problem. That said, first turn off the camera, and turn it back on. The flash should trigger once you restart the camera!
Update the firmware: Like cameras, the Godox products including the V1 flash needs their firmware updated. After all, it fixes the bugs and glitches.
But first, check if there’s a firmware update available for your Godox V1 flash.
Here’s how to check your Godox V1 firmware:
- Press the menu button
- And on the top right corner of the screen on your Godox, there will be a “ver”
- It shows you the version of the firmware your Godox Flash currently use
If you don’t know how to update Godox V1 firmware, follow this step-by-step process.
Step 1: Turn off the Godox V1
Step 2: Remove the batteries of your Godox V1
Step 3: Attach the Godox V1 to the computer using the connector
Step 4: Go to the Godox website
Step 5: Download and install the correct version
Step 6: Extract the file
Step 7: Open the .bin extension file in the Godox firmware update dialogue box
Step 8: The firmware update should start
Once the firmware is updated, use the Godox V1 to check if it’s working now!
Contact the Godox Support
If the Godox V1 flash problem doesn’t resolve, try contacting Godox support. They’ll troubleshoot the unit, and assist you better to help you resolve the issue!
Wrapping Up
Though Godox V1 works well, it can run into problems. When that happens, you don’t have to panic. Instead, you’ll need to reset it. By following the steps I’ve provided in this post, you can easily reset your Godox V1. If it still doesn’t trigger flash or work properly, you should try the troubleshooting tips. Just be sure to take care of your Godox flash as it can be a great kit for the starters and the experienced photographers as well.