Upgrading firmware
The ModusToolbox™ Programmer application allows you to upgrade KitProg2, KitProg3, and MiniProg4 device firmware.
Upgrade KitProg2 firmware
The following upgrade process is based on the CY8CKIT-062-WIFI-BT hardware.
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Run the ModusToolbox™ Programmer application.
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Go to Options > Programmer Options and select the Show Pop-Up value for the Upgrade Firmware option.
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Click OK to apply the changes.
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Connect the device with the KitProg2 firmware to the host PC. Ensure that the KitProg2 device is in Native KP2 mode.
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If LED2 is off, press the SW3 (Mode Select) button and hold it for about 1 second. When LED2 is on, the device is ready for upgrading the firmware.
A warning dialog displays with the "Firmware is Out of Date" message.
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Click the Upgrade Firmware button to start the upgrade process.
After the upgrade process completes, the message "Firmware of 'KitProg2-xx' upgraded successfully" displays in the Log view. The KitProg2-xx programmer disappears from the Programmer drop-down. The Board drop-down is populated with the names of the supported KitProg3 Kits.
Upgrade KitProg3 on kit or MiniProg4 firmware
Follow this process to upgrade KitProg3 on a kit or MiniProg4 firmware:
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Run the ModusToolbox™ Programmer application.
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As needed, go to Options > Programmer Options and select the Show Pop-Up value for the Upgrade Firmware option.
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Connect the KitProg3/MiniProg4 device to the host PC. A warning dialog with the "Firmware is Out of Date" message displays.
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Click the Upgrade Firmware button to start the upgrade process.
After the upgrade process completes, the message "Firmware of 'KitProg3-xx' upgraded successfully" or "Firmware of 'MiniProg4 xx' upgraded successfully" displays in the Log view.