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Windows how to flash airspy firmware

Youssef edited this page Jun 8, 2020 · 4 revisions

Flash airspy firmware with USB firmware mode

To flash firmware (from airspy_fw/airspy_rom_to_ram/airspy_rom_to_ram.bin) with USB firmware:

    1. Connect AirSpy with USB to your computer
    1. Launch airspy_fw/airspy_rom_to_ram/usbprog_airspy/airspy_spiflash.bat
    1. Disconnect AirSpy from USB computer
    1. Connect AirSpy with USB to your computer, now you can use your favorite software

Flash airspy firmware with USB DFU/Recovery mode

To flash firmware (from airspy_fw/airspy_rom_to_ram/airspy_rom_to_ram.bin) with DFU:

    1. Disconnect AirSpy from USB computer
    1. Open AirSpy case and Set Jumper on P5 to position 1-2 (Boot USB0)
    1. Connect AirSpy with USB to your computer
    1. Download & Install USB DFU drivers from https://www.nxp.com/downloads/en/software/lpc_driver_setup.exe
    1. Launch airspy_fw/airspy_rom_to_ram/dfuprog_airspy/dfuprog_airspy.bat
    • If an error happens disconnect the USB and reconnect it on an other USB port and retry this step
    • Avoid USB 3.0 port and try a USB 2.0 Hub if you have problems.
    1. Disconnect AirSpy from USB computer
    1. Set Jumper on P5 to position 2-3 (Boot SPIFI) then close the AirSpy case
    1. Connect AirSpy with USB to your computer, now you can use your favorite software