LOL
A ready to fly, actually read to use, radio doesn't appear to be an unusual expectation.
For FrSky this is a black mark in that their new top tier ACCeSS components actually don't talk to each other (work) simply for lack of a cohesive production FW release procedure. FrSky actually has the FW that can talk to each other. They simply choose to make and release products that don't communicate with each other when first taken out of the box. This is why FrSky is a second tier company*. And why they are so concerned that RadioMaster and other are taking up so much of their market share. It would be so easy to fix. Here is my free advice to FrSky, put the customer first!
As to the issue in this thread. I'm not aware that these products were meant to be used without access to a computer. This might be an area for future development as I think tech firms like Apple are using the mobile tech even in their higher level computing machines.
Combine this with, it looks like the ISRM is not taking the FW (maybe a defective product) if as he said he did exactly as the video shows flashing the ISRM. (I have to give him the benefit of the doubt here). I think this is a product warranty issue.
*It is the management of FrSky that results is FrSky being a second tier RC products company. The actual products after having been vetted by an unpaid set of beta testers (us their valuable customer base) and by the second or third attempt at a fix, the products actually appear to meet expectations.
Based on FrSky's corporate culture I don't think this is a company for him. Selling the TX may in fact be the correct course of action. Staying within the limiting but comfortable confines of FUTBA may in fact be the best for his hobby endeavors.
Brand new never used Tarannis X9D Plus SE 2019 Transmitter, lipo battery, case, wire bound manual, pre loaded SD card and an X8R receiver to trade for a Futaba 7c fasst radio or better. Nothing wrong with the Tarannis, I just don't have a home computer or hours of time to download all...
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If he gets the TX to work then we have the ACCST v1 to v2 issue to look forward to with X8R!
One can lead a horse to water, but one can't make it drink. Like I said I'm out!