Flash Assistant

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Step 1 - Select your device

Step 2 - Plug in your device

Use a USB-C cable to plug your device into your computer. The TRMNL branded cable works great if you have one.

Step 3 - Enter 'Flashing mode'

Select a device model above for instructions.

Step 4 - Flash firmware

  1. Click the 'Connect' button below
  2. Select 'USB JTAG/serial...' from the list
  3. Select 'Install' from the popup menu
  4. Wait for the device to install the firmware (this may take a minute or two)
  5. You should see a confirmation message within the popup menu

Step 5 - Restart your device

Select a device model above for instructions.

Troubleshooting

If you get an error "Failed to execute 'open' on 'SerialPort' during Step 4:

  • your USB-C cable might only be capable of charging (not data transfer)
  • your device may not yet be in "flashing mode."

Repeat Step 3 or see this guide for additional options.

If you get the message "Failed to initialize. Try resetting your device or holding the BOOT button while clicking INSTALL", your device is not in flashing mode. Repeat Step 3 or see this guide for additional options.