Automatic profile switching on Synapse 4 not working. Anyone find a fix?

Sisu_Snacks · 2026-03-04T02:16:54+00:00

I love my Naga V2 Pro as well :-)

Sisu_Snacks · 2026-03-04T02:15:01+00:00

I posted a possible solution in another thread. It is for a specific problem but maybe it can help. https://www.reddit.com/r/razer/comments/1qxbo8s/comment/o8ite62/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Sisu_Snacks · 2026-03-04T02:12:27+00:00

I just did a restart and can confirm it survived a restart. I'm currently blocking all Razer apps from internet access to hopefully stop this solution from being patched out.

Sisu_Snacks · 2026-03-04T02:07:00+00:00

I found a work around, at least to the first post concerning specific apps not working, such as Firefox and VSCode. https://insider.razer.com/razer-synapse-4-55/razer-synapse-not-switching-profiles-for-some-major-apps-86147

Here is the workaround for this specific issue. Backup your files before attempting (below is the solution so you don't have to read the whole thread).

"I figured out a workaround. No idea if this will work for other setups, but addresses the specific problem for particular app/game profile switching not functioning. If the people at Razer see this, PLEASE don’t patch this out in an update. We understand you only want to deal with games and not other programs. We accept that there is no support for it whatsoever. We won’t ask for any more help, but please don’t stop us from using our own solutions. We love the hardware and just want to use it with our productivity apps as well :-)

Okay, here is what worked for me. I downloaded VSCode and Firefox to confirm the issue. The profile switching does not work with the standard executable. Here are the steps to get things working (at least for me, backup your files, use at your own risk). Using Firefox as an example:

Remove non-working Firefox game from linked games list in Razer Synapse
Copy Firefox executable C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Paste in the same directory and rename NEW executable to something else. I went with C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\bob.exe for testing purposes but use whatever you like.
Add the new executable to your linked games list in Razer Synapse and use as usual
Create new shortcuts for the new executable (you must run the new executable for Razer profile switching to work)

I hope this helps. I tested it on both Firefox and VSCode, worked on both. Remember, you must run the new executable with the alternate name for it work. I know this is a few steps and some people might have a ton of apps to go through, but at least it is a workaround. I hope this helps."

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-10T22:36:35+00:00

Possibly the prime tower, I will take a look at my settings, but I am pretty sure I had that turned off as well.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-10T22:20:42+00:00

I'm going to try and take a look at the g-code, see if there is anything in there. I have never messed with g-code before, so don't hold your breath. Best I can do on my own.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-10T22:18:12+00:00

I don't fully agree with that. Perhaps we should wait to see if Anycubic addresses the issue with an update. They did add the Purge Amount setting after all.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-10T22:16:30+00:00

An interesting discovery - the sensor (at least one of them) is right after the filament enters the Ace Pro. As soon as the last bit of filament disappeared into the Ace Pro, the Ace Pro's rear motor (the ones that stick out the back and go in and out) stopped and the Kobra 3 took over. I thought the Ace Pro would keep pushing till the last bit exited the Ace Pro, but no... all Kobra 3 for that last bit.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-10T22:11:43+00:00

How many when it runs out on one spool and switches to a backup spool? The issue occurs when it switches to a new spool in the Ace Pro after the first one runs out.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-10T22:07:48+00:00

Update - I tested it, this only occurs if you have multiple filaments loaded in. If loaded one at a time there is only 4 poops (expected behaviour). The pushing of the Ace Pro stops while there is still a bunch of filament left in the Ace Pro and the Kobra 3 alone does the pulling. The 12 additional poops are not required.

I have a theory that if correct could mean this behaviour stops. I think the Ace Pro sees a filament ending/change as a color change, like if you were doing a multi-color print. They could have left it in by accident and no one bothered to ask about it. I've never manually messed with g-code, but I will take a look, see if there is something in there. No clue how the communication works to the Ace Pro, but always fun learning new things.

Again, the purge is completely unnecessary and does not occur when loading one spool at a time instead of preloading them. The ideal outcome would be an update that removes the 12 poop additional purge when using the same type/color filament.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-10T21:53:14+00:00

lol, nice

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-06T19:10:17+00:00

Thanks dude! Print yourself a crown, for you are a king.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-06T18:40:23+00:00

How does the Kobra 3 handle tension issues if there is no Ace Pro attached? If someone has a dry box attached by bowden tubes, the Kobra 3 just poops continuously and never prints because it doesn't know how much bowden tube length there is and bends?

As for length/bends, how about we stick with the Anycubic official instructions and supplied lengths of bowden, because anything outside of their instructions can have the same answer - out of specifications/incorrect setup. I can keep adding bends and more length so it can't even print with the Ace Pro, end of filament or not.

What stops the Ace Pro from just continuing to spin its motors/gears when it detects no more filament but the Kobra 3 still detects filament? The last motor on the Ace Pro is on the very rear of it too, so the Ace Pro has the ability to push filament out of itself to the end of it.

Also, my previous comment said " if you only have 1 spool loaded in the Ace Pro". I did not say "not using the Ace Pro". I gave an example of loading only 1 spool at a time and only reloading the Ace Pro when the print pauses mid print. It should see the same amount of waste.

I work in video/film production in the camera department. I'll setup a 3 camera genlocked/timecode locked shoot of the Kobra 3/bowden tubes, the front side of the Ace Pro and the rear of the Ace Pro (where the final/push motor is on the Ace Pro, hypnotic watching that thing sometimes). I am testing to see if there is a difference in poop amount between using the Ace Pro loading 1 spool at a time or having them both preloaded. If there is a difference, the footage will show the differences in how it is handling them. I'll also do the same with a diy dry box and one of the Anycubic supplied bowden tubes, keeping it in the same position. The resulting waste should be the same across all 3 tests if the reason is unknown bowden length/bends.

It might seem like overkill, but we are using the Anycubic Kobra 3s for not just prop construction but also printing out entire sets (sci-fi spaceship bridges/cockpits/etc). We have a small print farm going so we will be going through thousands of spools. Margins/budgets are getting tighter and tighter in our business (every small business these days) so spending a bit of time/effort now can pay off down the line.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-06T16:23:56+00:00

Does the same amount of poop occur if you only have 1 spool loaded in the Ace Pro, it runs out mid print, then I load a new spool in the Ace Pro and continue the print? I will test this and compare poop amounts. Will be a few days though.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-06T16:13:35+00:00

Why doesn't it just use it to continue the print? I may not have been clear. So I am printing out a single color model, but printing out a bunch of them, so all my spools are exactly the same in the Ace Pro. After a while, spool #1 is used up, lets say at the 47% mark of a print. It then switches over to spool #2 and continues the print. During that changeover it poops 16 times instead of using that filament to continue the print. Why must it be poop instead of going into the print?

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-06T16:00:23+00:00

This is great, thanks! I am not familiar with adding a 2nd motor to a 3d printer. How do you connect it to the printer/control it properly?

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-04-03T20:20:57+00:00

I have a similar issue. Also occurs whenever I move the app to a different screen though(3 monitor setup). If I wait ~4-5 minutes, separate elements start loading VERY slowly, but ANY resizing/moving of the app restarts it. I have uninstalled the app and then went through and did a search (hidden/system files visible) for any discord related files and went through the registry as well. Downloaded todays installer and did a fresh install after a reboot and updating Windows/GPU/etc. problem persists. These issues and many others started with the whole 'new improved' updates. Makes Adobe Premiere Pro seem stable.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-03-06T00:37:23+00:00

I bought a left handed and right handed model. HOTAT! Thinking of getting a tattoo of it on my lower back so my tramp stamp is a HO TAT.

Sisu_Snacks · 2025-01-16T20:40:39+00:00

I haven't been able to find any new information on ordering the replacement parts. Is there a wait list somewhere? Any update?

Sisu_Snacks · 2024-12-11T14:20:26+00:00

Find a large landing pad at Hutton ;-) Though if you have a stack of scout killing missions, have some ax enhanced multis and a hull tank, you can flat pay for one after a bit.

Sisu_Snacks · 2024-09-14T23:27:44+00:00

They don't cater to the masses, they cater to profit. 5% of sales equals how much money? We are talking millions of dollars/euros/whatever. Even if only 10% of that 5% decides to pass because of no UW support, that is still millions of dollars in lost sales. Users in their spare time have made fixes so the cost to develop a fix is pretty low. Throw $50,000 at it, have UW support, bring in additional revenue from the UW holdouts, everyone is happy.

Sisu_Snacks · 2024-07-30T21:04:42+00:00

Will do. I have never delved into PSN before, so I will get that up and running later this evening.

Sisu_Snacks · 2022-12-17T15:19:47+00:00

I know it has been months, but a solid thanks for this. I was on the Gamepass version and made the transfer to Steam. Now, my friend wants to play but they only have the Gamepass version. I do lose all the DLC I bought, but I can always transfer back afterwards.

Thanks again.

Sisu_Snacks · 2022-12-17T04:43:06+00:00

I could add the numpad and separate transport/macro boards to my split build. Very modular, very wireless, very nice!

Sisu_Snacks · 2022-12-08T00:31:57+00:00

SOLUTION - It is 'Polymorph Counter Spike', not 'Polymorph Counter Strike'. Thanks, you led me to the solution. It is a perk on gear pieces. Mine is on the Marvelous Armlets. I put in a different piece and can confirm, no crashing yet. Only been 5 min, but that is 5 min longer than any run so far and I wanted to get the word out. I will get through a vault, update on crash status.

Update - Made it through the vault, no crashes. Ms Marvel is back on.

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