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@@ -90,19 +90,19 @@ Check the extension of your firmware, it should be `.RDY` now.
The MCU used in the Pinecil supports usb-dfu. Reference [Pine64 Wiki](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil). The MCU used in the Pinecil supports usb-dfu. Reference [Pine64 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. 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. 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.
### Steps ### Steps
1. :octagonal_sign: never have a DC barrel jack plugged into Pinecil when updating firmware, use only a USB-C cable or you may destroy your PC. 1. 🚫 ⛔ Do not have a DC barrel jack plugged into Pinecil while updating firmware, use only a USB-C cable or you may destroy your PC.
2. Download and extract the firmware package from Github [IronOS Releases](https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/releases) 2. Download and extract the firmware package from Github [IronOS Releases](https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/releases)
3. Enter DFU mode: hold down the (-) button at the back of the iron (do not release it). 3. Enter DFU mode: hold down the (-) button at the back of the iron (do not release it).
4. Connect USB to PC, and USB-C to back of Pinecil, keep holding (-) button down. 4. Connect USB to PC, and USB-C to back of Pinecil, keep holding (-) button down.
5. The screen will stay **black/off** to indicate the Pinecil is in DFU mode. This is normal. 5. The screen will stay **black/off** to indicate the Pinecil is in DFU mode. This is normal.
6. Once USB cable is connected at two ends, wait additional 10 seconds, then release the (-) button. 6. Once USB cable is connected at two ends, wait additional 10 seconds, then release the (-) button.
7. Continue to the next section below for your specific OS to complete loading the `.dfu` file onto Pinecil. 7. Continue to the next section below for your specific OS to complete loading the `.dfu` file onto Pinecil.
### Linux and Mac ### Linux and Mac