Koopor lies!

[Toondog]

Just took delivery of the Koopor mini, to be fair, I like it ,the form factor , build quality and it functions very well........
HOWEVER! The Koopor mini was sold with the promise that you could update the firmware, yes YOU! This as it happens turns out to be b@ll@cks ! If you wish to update your Koopor mini to use stainless steel (which they haven't released yet but promised as an update) or any other update whatsoever you have to send your unit to an authorised dealer at your cost and cover any expenses charged by the dealer!!!!!!!!
The reason?

"To upgrade KOOPOR Mini firmware, we have to use special tools.Considering the tool costs, we decide to send them to our wholesalers and vendors who will provide a free upgrading service for local customers. Later, we will list their contact information when they are available. If you are interested in upgrading, please contact the authorized wholesalers or vendors in your country. The firmware upgrading service is free, but shipping fee and other costs generated during this process are in your charge."

WTF?!? "Special tools? A USB to Micro USB lead??????? Absolute horsesh@t if I've ever heard it.

Their "community" page is end to end complaints from people who feel ripped off. Oh and by the way the community is now mysteriously closed and you can no longer post on it. Convenient.

What the hell did they think they were doing? Clearly advertised as updatable via the micro USB port with SS support coming soon then this?!?!

Smok is the parent company of Koopor and you can update their mods via USB, it's the same chip for christs sake, even the menus are identical.
I've a feeling smok have set up Koopor to "beta test products" without harming their own image or using their own testers.
Lo and behold....... Smok have just released a box mod using the same chip that rides up to 70watts and does SS temp controll. Coincidence? My @rse

I like the mod, it works well, looks good too but it really sticks in my throat that I have deliberately been mislead and used as a free beta tester for smok!!!!
Thoughts anyone?

[phatfil]

out-bloody-ragose!! am in the process of pulling mine apart to look for the tx rx connectors..

fwiw the usb port is wired on all 5 tracks to the main board.. and since usb can emulate any serial com protocols i know of i call bullshite..

Micro-USB is a standard connector for a wide range of portable devices, including cell phones and smartphones
Pin Name Cable color Description
1 VCC Red +5 VDC
2 D- White Data -
3 D+ Green Data +
4 ID Mode Detect. May be N/C, GND or used as an attached device presence indicator (shorted to GND with resistor)
5 GND Black Ground

[mxethey]

Wouldn't you just love it if you could update with smok software/hardware, a rewarding 2 fingers up yours moment

[Toondog]

Oh and "Young is our attitude" "Koopor is young" yeah great work guys when the gateway theory is currently being used as one of the biggest hammers to batter vaping with! Dicks.

Chris