It can happen that a “PC Programming Password”, set on the Tytera MD-380/Retevis RT-3 “CPS” programming software, is lost or forgotten. If that happens, there is no way to program the radio from your PC ever again.
However, there is a simple workaround:
- install the md380tools by Travis Goodspeed KK4VCZ; follow carefully his instructions for installation;
- issue the following commands:
./md380-dfu read mycodeplug.img printf '\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF' | dd conv=notrunc of=mycodeplug.img bs=1 seek=$((0x20a0)) ./md380-dfu write mycodeplug.img
- when done, turn off the radio and back on again;
- your PC programming password is now empty;
Having a MD-390 w/gps with the same problem, this procedure did not work, unfortunately.
good evening im trying to unlock radio tytera md 380 an forgot the password
Did you find out how to do this
yes, in the c:\RT82\CPS RT82 or whatever folder find the settings.ini file and edit the line password=0 to read password=password and then save it. open the CPS software and read the radio, then change the password and write it back to the radio. Simple (it shouldn’t be that easy but it is)
Thank you, it works !!!
i too have md-390 gps, mine is asking for same password, 00000000 does not work and i have never set one on this radio, as i just got it today, trying to read first time. using windows 7 64bit, with “stm device in dfu mode” driver.
Hi, did you solve the problem? I do have that same and still don´t know how to do.
Brandon, I got it. I found a SW which doesn´t need any password before loading data. Get here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rdt7j67ou9y4x72/AABKjxs-zxrwZ7jjwUUY6h14a?dl=0
By me works fine, hope it will be helpful to you, too. Jerry.
I have the same problem with my MD390….. Unfortunately it gives me wrong model if I try to use it on it. Dont know if there is a software available for it.
73’s
Mark
it already, but this so good stuff keep up the good work. I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m glad I found your blog. Thanks.Best regards
Hello I have the same problem, it does not unlock anymore, I used this program but the program does not work with md 390, it continues to hack errat model
Use 99999999 or aight, nines instead of zeros.
Richard solved the problem ???
If you did, I have the same problem
I have a problem, i have a radio that crashed, it means, the radio have set it self a password that i cannot find, i tryed to flash the radio, it worked fine a while, then the radio showed a blank screen, and sounded a sad tone, It seems like it is a FW error, so i am allso looking for that spessial program mentioned here someplace, and as wel as i am looking/asking for original FW to my radio, or a FW that WORKS! PS. I can flash without password!
Brandon, the password is 99999999 not the zeros.
my radio DM380 keyboard is disable how to fix it
Hi have DM 380 i enable program radio and my radio stop working my keyboard is look i try upgrade firmware but not fix
original or hack i email tyt company . say u have problem with lcd but i change it by new one my main board i look keyboard i need help
I have read about one firmware, v 3.14 “password delect”, that solves the problem. I do not know how to get it so if anyone has it…,please let it free for the comunity , thanks a lot, and 73
I have the same problem (password required) on my Tyt md 2017 after firmware upgrade. I tried 8 times 0 and 8 times 9 but no solution. Help!
Ask to Millie in TYT electronic., Co. Ltd
Add: Block 39-1, Optoelectronics-information industry base, Nan’an, quanzhou, Fujian
Hot line：400-699-8858
Tel：0595-27770858
E-mail: info@tyt888.com
I solved the issue asking to him by mail.
He sent to me one special programing software to read the radio and changging password.
Very easy and fast.
I hope it helps you.
Mi Puoi inviare mail con sw per sblocco a iw4dgs@inwind.it?
Grazie mille
73′ massimo
How did you fix? No link or email.
Could you kindly share the special programing software from TYT’s support ?
Thank you in advance.
de JR1FVK
I’m in need of a way to reset the password for a Retevis RT3 radio. After attempting to program my information, the radio now asks for a password upon powering on. I never entered a password and all the passwords in the operators manual do not work. HELP.
Hey, did you fixed your problem? We have the same problem on my rt3s
yes, in the c:\RT82\CPS RT82 or whatever folder find the settings.ini file and edit the line password=0 to read password=password and then save it. open the CPS software and read the radio, then change the password and write it back to the radio. Simple (it shouldn’t be that easy but it is)
Hello, I have resolve the issue, I contact the contact support from Tytera and they send me a new CPS program to delete the code after the power ON.
Hi.
MD380 programming failure. locked by password.
How do i reset password?
i have read this abowe “./md380-dfu read mycodeplug.img
printf ‘\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF’ ” and so on, but where shall i type it in?
what program from TYT do you use when you reset the password? maybe a link?
Best regards
Lars Swedeen
A solution for WINDOWS, NOT Linux, please…
It’s so difficult to post sw sent by TYT ????
Has anyone solved the problem using windows
Hy everyone, I’ve the same problem MD380 request password , I can use windows or raspberry five minutes ago I sent email to Tyt.
Can help me?
Hi guys!
I have had the problem with the locked keypad. I could write a good codeplug with md380tools into the the locked unit. That fixed the problem!
73, Norbert – DL8LAQ
Hello Norbert I have the same pbm, my keypas is locked. Can’t use it . have you a solution , please ? Denis F5PXF.
no solution ???
does someone who received the reset password from TYT, can they post the program?
It worked for me. Thanks
73 de W1REI
Does someone who received the reset password from TYT, can they post the program?
73!de sv2csv
A solution for WINDOWS is the CPS MD380 V1.33.
Read the transceiver and change the password.
Best 73! from Greece
DE SV2CSV
I have a Radio TYT MD 2017, it was working fine and suddenly the keyboard buttons, the menu key, the side key 1, the side key 2, the side key 3, the key of P1, the key of P2 all stopped working , the Back button and the upper orange button, I request technical support to restore the original configuration of the radio TYT MD 2017. Due to the above, it does not allow me to access the functions of the menu, nor to any other function manually.
I recently had a problem with my MD 390g. After flashing an upgraded firmware, I turned radio on and had a request for a power on password. This had not been set.
After read several post about how to override or reset the password, I found one that worked.
I was able to go into the CPS folder, found about half way down, password=’0′, I changed the 0
to ‘password’ saved the file and then reflashed the firmware. It worked.
Now this may not work for everyone locked password, it did for mine.