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Erwin Ried 2024-06-11 10:01:58 +02:00
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Update-firmware.md

@ -8,18 +8,13 @@ The basic procedure:
* Use [hackrf.app](https://hackrf.app/) website.
* Copy firmware all in one tar package into sdcard, and offline update with Flash Utility app in portapack.
> [!Note]
>- UNDER v2.0.0 or nightly n_240114, you can only update with hackrf mode with normal procedure
>- When downgrading, please make sure sdcard content versions match.
>- Mayhem firmware contains hackrf firmware. You DO NOT need to flash hackrf firmware.
>- In theory, it is impossible to brick the device, since you can always try the DFU recovery procedure. However, the updating might become fiddly in certain conditions. So you probably need basic computer usage knowledge (running/installing software, read documents, knowing USB ports, adjust system settings, reading English, etc.) if you don't, you probably should ask your friends or someone who knows these to do for you.
# Side notes
- UNDER v2.0.0 or nightly n_240114, you can only update with hackrf mode with normal procedure
- When downgrading, please make sure sdcard content versions match.
- Mayhem firmware contains hackrf firmware. You DO NOT need to flash hackrf firmware.
- In theory, it is impossible to brick the device, since you can always try the DFU recovery procedure. However, the updating might become fiddly in certain conditions. So you probably need basic computer usage knowledge (running/installing software, read documents, knowing USB ports, adjust system settings, reading English, etc.) if you don't, you probably should ask your friends or someone who knows these to do for you.
# Detail guide
# Detailed guide
If you prefer watching a video guide, check [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM7Q9IidK2o).
@ -29,7 +24,8 @@ Get the latest firmware from the [![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img
### HackRF/PortaPack itself via Flash Utility
> Note: If you don't see the Flash Utility app, try using other methods to update to latest version.
> [!Note]
> If you don't see the Flash Utility app, try using other methods to update to latest version.
The [Flash Utility](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki/Flash-Utility) can also be used to program new firmware from a bin file stored on a MicroSD card.
@ -75,12 +71,9 @@ Get the latest files from the [![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.sh
> ![Screenshot_20240121_101958](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/assets/24917424/e14a2ef7-37bd-4a00-b19f-101235093e01)
### External Apps
External apps (.ppma files placed in the APPS folder of the MicroSD card) will only function if their version matches the firmware version. Be sure to update these files also when updating firmware.
External apps (.ppma files in the APPS folder) will only function if their version matches the firmware version.
# Troubleshooting