From 7cb83850a8177eba5e7edbce4717b7aefd5938a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: River B <97197236+River-b@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 01:13:28 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update Flashing.md --- Documentation/Flashing.md | 11 +++++------ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/Documentation/Flashing.md b/Documentation/Flashing.md index ad7d13ed..c3889495 100644 --- a/Documentation/Flashing.md +++ b/Documentation/Flashing.md @@ -88,11 +88,10 @@ Check the extension of your firmware, it should be `.RDY` now. # Pinecil (Pine64) -The MCU used in the Pinecil supports usb-dfu. Reference [Pinecil Wiki](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil). - -It is recommended to use the [Pine64 Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases). This GUI app is easy to use, works in several types of OS, i.e. Windows/Mac, and will automatically fetch the newest stable version of IronOS from Github. One advantage to Pinecil is you can not permanently damage it doing a firmware update (because DFU is in ROM); an update could render Pinecil temporarily inoperable if you flash an invalid firmware. However, simply flashing a working firmware will fix everything. - -If your OS is not currently supported by the [Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases) or it does not meet your needs, the below manual method may be used. You will need to connect your Pinecil to a computer usinga USB cable. Generally all usb controllers work, but some hubs have issues so it is recommended to connect directly and avoid USB hubs. +- The MCU used in the Pinecil supports usb-dfu. Reference [Pinecil Wiki](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil). +- Recommended [Pine64 Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases). This GUI app is easy to use, works in several types of OS, i.e. Windows/Mac, and will automatically fetch the newest stable version of IronOS from Github. +- One advantage to Pinecil is that you can not permanently damage it doing a firmware update (because DFU is in ROM); an update could render Pinecil temporarily inoperable if you flash an invalid firmware. Never fear, simply re-flashing with a working firmware copy will fix everything. +- If your OS is not currently supported by the [Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases) or it does not meet your needs, the below manual method may be used. It requires connectting your Pinecil to a computer usinga a USB cable. Generally all usb controllers work, but some hubs have issues so it is preferred to avoid USB hubs for updates. ## Linux and Mac @@ -130,7 +129,7 @@ Note: if you are using an older release of `dfu-util` and you do not see `alt=0, Two Options for Windows -#### Option 1: use `dfu-util` via Command line as shown above for Linux/Mac. +#### Option 1: use `dfu-util` via Command line similar to above for Linux / Mac. ### Steps