How to Fix Bose SoundLink Mini 2 not charging, not turning on, not working, red light flashing
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
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In this Bose SoundLink Mini 2 troubleshooting guide, I would like to help those ones who have problems with their SoundLink Mini 2 speakers.
These steps can help you in case of various problems for example if your speaker does not turn on or if it is not charging.
- The speaker does not turn on when using battery
The most common problem is that the speaker does not turn on.
Surprisingly, in the most cases, it is not caused by a problem but the speaker is designed in this way.
The SoundLink Mini 2 has a so-called battery protection mode, which means if it is disconnected from the AC power and unused for at least 14 days it enters into this mode to preserve battery power.
In this case, you have to connect it to AC power and turn it on to reactivate the speaker, after that you can remove it from the charging cable
- The speaker does not charge or does not turn on when connected to AC power
If the following steps do not help and you still cannot turn the speaker on or it is not charging, then first make sure you are charging it with its own Bose charger.
If it still does not work, then you can try to reboot its internal processor.
You can do this by temporarily putting the speaker into “Ship mode”, this does not erase any settings of the speaker.
You can do it in the following way:
1. Connect the speaker to power.
2. Press and hold the ‘Multi-function’ (three dots) button for 10 seconds.
3. While continuing to hold the ‘Multi-function’ button, unplug the speaker from power.
4. Release the ‘Multi-function’ button.
5. After that connect it to power and charge for at least 1 hour.
- Reset the Bose SoundLink Mini 2
If none of the steps above solved your problem, you can try to set the speaker back to the factory defaults.
These steps erase the settings of the speaker and return the original factory settings.
You can do it in the following way:
1. Power the speaker on.
2. Press and hold the ‘Power’ button for ten seconds.
- Update the speaker
By updating the firmware of the speaker, you can solve several issues and eliminate known software bugs.
You can check my video guide about how to update the Bose SoundLink Mini 2: • How to update the Bose...
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OMG. Like many other people, I was plugging my speaker in and after 2-3 seconds it stopped charging. I followed the instructions here and it worked! Thank you so much for your video!
Still doesnt work for me
Same dear, what a relief. I was about to buy another one 😅
Thanks - mine wouldn’t charge, followed the steps and it’s charging now, much appreciated!
Which step is the one that worked, because I have the same issue and it’s not working for me.
The very 1st step worked for mine. Have had mine for a few years & hadn't used it for a month or so. Was about to buy another until I checked RUclips & came across this. Felt like an idiot! Didn't even know it had a charge port on the side. 🙃
Noticed my Bose wasn't charging and got really worried. Watched this video and fixed the problem within an hour (I had to put into "shleep" mode). Thank you so much! I can't imagine doing housework without some jams coming from my speaker! :)
I am glad to hear it helped:-)
Superb tutorial. From being worried that the speaker was busted to fully working in seconds. Thanks for your great advise.
Me too
Fantastic and so easy to follow. Wasn't going to give Bose £50 to repair it so was about to bin the speaker, now working and charging. Thanks
Couldn't charge for like a week until l tried the second step! Appreciate it man
same, I was FREAking out haha thanks
Thank you very much! It works for me. My soundlink mini II didn't charge, the battery LED turns on for 2-3s then turns off. So I maintain the central button until AUX lamp turns on then unplug the power.
Now it's charging, youpi!
Here's how I fixed mine:
1. download the BOSE software updater
2. Connect speaker to pc, with the updater page open.
3. If your speaker needs an update, do so. If it is already up-to-date, hold the keys A, S, D, up, down. This gives you advanced mode in the updater. You need to change the language, then click update/apply. Wait until it's finished, then you can change the language back. Worked for me.
This problem is caused by not using the provided charger with the speaker.
hold the keys A, D, V, up, down
@@pedrosaldana sorry, you are correct.
Incorrect, my speaker is always charged via the cable or cradle provided by Bose.
Here’s how I fixed mine:
1. I had a blinking red light above the power button on my SoundLink Mini. None of the functions worked and it would not charge.
2. I held the multifunction button down for 10 seconds, the blinking red light changed to blinking amber, I removed power while still holding down the multifunction button, but it did not fix the problem. Note that no other lights began blinking before I removed power and released the multifunction button.
3. I downloaded the BOSE software updater.
4. I launched BOSE updater and followed the prompts
5. The website said my speaker was up to date.
6. I entered “Advanced Mode” on the updater. Note there is nothing on the webpage that suggests this option. Here’s how I did it: on my keyboard I selected Caps Lock and then I pressed “A” and released, pressed “D” and released, pressed “V” and released, pressed the Up Arrow and released, and pressed the Down Arrow and released. My screen went to advanced mode and displayed a green update button. I clicked on the green button, and then it started to apply or re-apply the previous update. As the update status bar progressed from 0-100%, my speaker beeped a few times and some lights changed/flashed/blinked.
7. Once it reached 100%, I disconnected the speaker from my computer and all appears to be working correctly now.
1.1K people are experiencing Bose Soundlink Mini 2 power-up problems and 162 have thrown theirs away before discovering this video.
As for me? Mine wouldn't turn on after not being used for a while, even though 80% chargd. I didn't realise about the battery auto-sleep shipping mode after 14 days of inactivity. Now I can relax, knowing mine isn't broken. Excellent video. Thank you Speaker Fanatic.
Another very relieved and grateful Bose Mini Soundlink II owner who was just about to contact Bose because it wouldn’t charge. Sorted after the first step and 10second press of multifunction button.
Many, many thanks to you xxx
i was about to dispose of it already... since my tech-savvy husband said its hopeless already. and now its fully alive all because of this randomly browsed video hahahaha. so grateful. mine has sentimental value to me.
My Bose wasn't charging. Followed the tutorial. Instantly fixed. Many thanks!!
Thank you so much! I thought mine was broke and was getting ready to throw this away. I love this thing and lucky I found this video.
Same problem, my speaker was not charging after a few seconds and tried out the instructions. Now it's back to normal. Many thanks for your sharing. It really helped.
Thank you! After turning on the device and realizing it needed to be charged, I plugged in the charger and a LOUD CRACK [distortion] came from the speaker - and it got stuck in powered on mode, without any sound, and could neither charge or power off. Your second solution, with the multi-function button, worked for me (after scouring the internet and only finding the same "hold the power button" solution everywhere). So THANK YOU once again! Life saver!
This video is five years old, I did exactly what you said and now it’s working. Thank you
Second method worked for me! - wonderful to see my soundlink mini come back to life! Super!
With your help my speaker was back up and running in no time.
Tried Bose website but was left disappointed and frustrated.
YOU ROCK!! ❤
I tried all fixes from all similar videos and nothing worked.
I let the battery run right down until I got the 'battery low' warning message, plugged it back in and voila! It's now charging! 👍
This was great!🎉, I followed your instructions and now my mini 2 is 100%charged and broadcasting this video through the TV. Thanks so much.
Cant understand why people dislike this video this is a perfect way to do things shame on haters
Thank you so much this is very helpful my BOSE SOUNDLINK COLOUR 2 just worked by pressing and holding the multi-function. Now it's charging I'm so happy 😊❤️ before I found this video I used to wait for like 4 days to 1 week for my Bose speaker to charge.
literally just fished my speaker out the bin!! Reset it and it works!! grateful is an understatement..
My SoundLink mini was not charging and this tutorial solved the problem with a factory reset. Where would we be without RUclips instructionals? TY for this upload!
Your tips are still effective affter almost 4 years of publishing your video! :) my bose soundlink color 2 wasnt booting and charging at all (no light when plugged in, except pwr and then the 3 first who would flash and turn off) - i could only get lights when i unplugged and plugged the pwr back in - i had to press 10 sec the pwr button and now it looks like its charging!! (pwr light is flashing red while plugged in) Many thanks!!
You are lucky. Mine is just completely dead. Charger is good. Unit is a very expensive paperweight now.
Super tutorial. My speaker wasn't charging, followed the steps to put it back into ship mode and it worked right away. Thanks again!
Great video! My speaker wasn't charging, followed the steps to put it back into ship mode and it worked right away. Thanks!
Much appreciated sleep mode/processor reboot was required now back up and running. Had my Bose Soundlink Mini 2 for 10years now, first actual problem that required a reboot. They really are worth the money and long lasting 😎
Thanks to you, my Bose soundlink mini 2 is back to life !!!!!!!! Thanks a lot 👍👍👍
My Bose Soundlink Mini 2 wasn't charging for some reason. So I tried rebooting the internal processor...and it worked! Thank you for your help!
Thanks for the video. Was panicking thinking my speaker was broken. Now it's working fine. Thanks again 👍
Thank you very much. I was about to send the speaker for repairs then I thought of searching youtube for a fix. This video was 2nd on the search list and I manage to RESET my speaker using the multi-function button. Thanks a Ton..
Mine was connecting but not playing. I did the reset you showed and my speaker works fine again. Also knowing that it will go into a safe mode after 14 days helped my mind out. Ive wondered why it would turn on and plugged it in to find it was still charged. Thank you so much
Super helpful! Rebooting the speaker worked like magic. Thank you!!
Thank you! The solution 2. with holding multifunction button for 10 seconds worked for me! Also the way you presented it both on video and in description is perfect, thanks again!
OMG thank you SO much! I thought my speaker was broken but I just reset it and it's all good now!!!
Thank god someone knows how to fix it! Option one, worked like a charm. Thankyou, saved me having to buy a new one.
Firmware update did it for me thankfully. I really thought it had fried the battery! Nice guide covering everything in one place. Good work.
How can you possibly update the firmware if the garbage won't turn on?
Recently my Bose mini link ll was not charging it's battery, Thank goes to ur first remedial tip and now it is taking charge properly. I am really relaxed now.
Great tutorial. Understandable, concise easy to understand and professionally put together.
YOU are an angel. I've been trying to charge my Bose battery for such a long time and visited so many websites (including the Bose website) to try to fix this and was about to give up. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
Worked like a charm.
Issue: getting red light and wasn’t charging.
When you plug your get yellow light and goes off
Tried in both port
Later- plugged to ac power and then pressed the Bluetooth reset button.
Later I changing the charging point to normal and it worked
Super saver of my time and my Bose baby
Omg life saver i was about to sell thing for parts wouldnt charge fully i reset the whole speaker like the last step u showed and it worked! Thank you so much 🙌🏼🙌🏼
My speaker was not charging at all! But was only working with power plugged in :( This tutorial fixed it thank you very much!
Thank you so much! Your video has helped me many times now, and my speaker works just fine.
Super, I'm glad I could help:-)
Put a donation/patreon link on this video man. I'm sure people will be very happy to pay a few bucks for this great advice.
Thanks for the video. Mine just literally stopped working, I followed your step 2 and now it's working. Great! Thanks again
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! You definitely fixed mine!!!!
Mine is a brand new unit but bought it on eBay so there's no warranty. I can't thank you enough for helping me.
I tried pressing the menu button for 10 seconds method but I released the button before unplugging the charging cable by accident (was watching you video and doing at the same time) but as soon as I released the button, charging light started to blink. Now it's charged to 100%!!!
Thanks, second option works for us. For us, when the speaker was connected to the charger, the charging led used to blink for 2 - 3 seconds and then turn off. The speaker would not charge at all in this case. Followed your troubleshoot step by connecting the charger, holding multi-function key for few seconds, the leds start blinking, disconnected the charger cable and released the key and everything is back to normal now. The speaker is now charging.
Fantastic advice! Thought it had reached its charging limit, but now it works again, eureka! Thank you!!!
it was charging a couple of seconds and suddenly stopped. multifunction trick works perfectly. thanks
thanks so much, dude. this totally fixed my bose. I only had to do the reset with the middle button, not a full factory reset. THANKS!!!!
Thanks dude, I rely on this speaker so much! The multifunction button solution worked perfectly!
My Mini wouldn't charge, the 2nd half of this video fixed it! Thanks...
Awesome. I was having same issue last of the speaker only charging for a few seconds. Held multifunction button….FIXED! Thanks
Great! The reset fixed mine right away and it is now recharging!!!! thanks very much!
You saved me ! After pressing reset button for 10s charging works again. Thanks man !
Mon enceinte c'est subitement arrêté de fonctionner, le voyant rouge rester allumé, impossible de la redémarrer ☹️
Grâce à votre explication j'ai réussi à la refaire fonctionner comme au premier jour 😀 👍👍👍
MERCI BEAUCOUP POUR VOTRE AIDE TRÈS PRÉCIEUSE 😘 ❤️
Tried the factory reset...nothing. Then the sleep mode...nothing. Tried the reset again, THEN it started charging. I was getting desperate it was at 10% and flashing red. Thanks for the tip!
Second time my speaker wouldn't charge since I've had it. Holding down the multi-function button for 10 seconds did the trick!
Thank you very much for this video. Your instructions were easy to follow and the speaker and charging are working right now...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The processor reset worked for me too, was looking for a new one as well until I saw this video, thanks
Was about to say my speaker was a goner! Great video, thank you
Vinnie Bisson Super. I'm glad that I could help:-)
With many electronics and chargers cross compatible, had no idea Bose would be the exception. Anyways, thank you! I used its dedicated cord and adapter and the speaker seems to be charging just fine.
This short video was easy to understand and I was able to get my Bose charging once again. Amazing thankyou!
Fixed my issue in literally 20 seconds. Amazing! Thank you
Thank you brother! I did not know about the first step as a feature not a defect! I love my speaker instead of hate it now.
Great, I am glad I could help.
IF YOUR HERE DO THE 2ND STEP! IT SAVED MY SPEAKER!! TY
Awesome, your tutorial fixed my charging issues immediately. One happy Bose user ❤
Speaker fanatic, thank you so very much✨🙏🏾❗️ Your suggestion worked for the first try!
All the best to you 💖
The resetting trick saved my mini2. Thank you so much!!
Thank you! I still don't quiet understand the problem but the pressing the multifunction button helped. It's charging again now.
Brilliant, sorted out my problem of not charging. Many thanks
Man, this video has helped me out in the past but now my Soundlink seems totally screwed! When I plug the power cord into the speaker the "charging up" sound plays, immediately followed by the "unplugged" sound - so in other words, for a brief moment it recognises there's a power cable in there, but won't actually charge. Have tried all these steps and nothing has fixed it, and this is already after I'd sent it to Bose for repairs on an earlier occasion! Maybe time to invest in a new one.
Thank you. Is it OK to keep the speaker always connected to power instead of using the battery? I only use it at home.
Thank you, fixed my charging problem!
You're the best man!!! I was worried that i had to send for repairs or buy another one.
Thank you my speaker has not ben charging, the shipment mode helped I my case. Thank you a lot
Thank You for the Video my Friend now my speaker normaly Charging....
So helpful! I was about to give up on this damn thing. I’m glad I came across your video first!
this works. used this method a few times. Thanks Speaker Fanatic.
second method worked like magic 🙌🏼 glooks dawg
I have tried your tips on my Mini 2. Issue was when attempting to charge, sound of detecting a power source would be played but orange blinking light signifying charging would not stay. Device would constantly get discharged. Thankfully, I have left some juice in before returning it to a retailer. Factory reset by holding the power button seems to help. Device is charging now. Just in case, I have rebooted device processor as well. Need to test with Bose's charger still but it looks good >_< Thanks man!
Hi, I'm glad it works:-)
Please can you say how you rebooted the device processor? I just ordered one and I'm scared coz its not listed on Bose site anymore and I want to use it with AUX to connect a MP3 by cable as my MP3 doesn't have wifi. Yes I'm a tech dinosaur but I have what I have so please bear with me. There seems to be comments around issues with using this with AUX gee why did I only see that AFTER I pressed pay.
Any tips would be most welcome thanks
You saved me a trip to the service centre. Thanks
I am glad it helped.
Saving me from buying a new speaker! cheers man!
Thank you so much. I am about all the way to the Bose service center.
Thank you! Mine worked by rebooting its internal processor using the method you mentioned. Appreciate your help. It works!
Fantastic! Thank you so much for putting this video out. Saved me a whole lotta trouble which would have been for nothing (since there wasn't any issue). Thank you again!
Thanks so much! Thought I was out of options before finding this video.
Thanks for posting this. I was able to get my BOSE Mini II charging again the second procedure.
Veri good kam kar Gaya Mera speaker chal raha hai👍👌👌
good instructions, learned a lot, yet did not fix the solid red light. Briefly flashes the yellow light when connecting to power - and the stays on solid red - and only consumes 22mA from a charger much stronger. --> not charging the battery
Thanks! You saved me money bc I was about to purchase a new speaker. 😊
Great video! Why the factories doesn’t write it in the user’s manual?... thanks a lot!
The processor reset worked! Thanks
I now have a working speaker again I used the second method, thank you this was a big help :)
Thank you. mine stopped charging from both cradle and cable and multi function reset did the trick!
Excellent troubleshooting video!
Thanks - fixed our charging problem!
hello! great video! I've done everything you say, but red light continues to blink. Bad battery?