> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.xbstation.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.xbstation.com/xblink-basic-discontinued/xblink/firmware.md).

# Firmware

This section contains the firmware uploading of XBLink

### Overview

There are 2 methods to update new firmware for XBLink:

1. **Flash Firmware via hardware: new device, need to login after flash**
2. **Upgarde Firmware via software: update software, not need login after update**

## Method 1: Dowload Firmware

XBLink Firmware (XBFirm): Contact us

Release Note

Tool: Link

#### Hardware Preparation

#### Requirements

* XBlink 5G
* Host PC (Windows)
* Micro USB cable
* Power supply for XBlink 5G
* System Image provided by XB

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### Flash Firmware:

This section will guide you how to flash new firmware of XBLink:

1. Turn on **"Boot"**

![](https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2F-MaC7HSP0XWkzktQGPsL%2F-MaCBZa-7rUpIBv9GBVr%2Fxblink_5_4%20-camera.266_point.png?alt=media\&token=8b1cb2a2-a62a-4fe4-adcd-f6043ec5ded6)

2\. Connect UPGR USB port to your PC by USB cable

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3\. Turn on [boot software](https://github.com/raspberrypi/usbboot/raw/master/win32/rpiboot_setup.exe) on your PC, before Power On

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4\. Power On XBLink ( plug battery), sys led will be solid

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5\. Format [SD Card](https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/)

Format before write new img

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6\. Flash new firmware with [Win32DiskImgare](https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/)

Choose the img (contact XB to get img)

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Then click “Write”

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Wait until the process reaches 100%.

{% hint style="warning" %}
&#x20;Once completed, turn off the boot switch and power cycle the XBlink.
{% endhint %}

## Method 2: **Upgarde Firmware**

**Upgarde firmware via wifi hostpost**