Flipper Zero Basics. Firmware update you can
perform updates through the Flipper mobile app or qFlipper. There are three firmware update
channels. Development (Dev). This version is continuously built with every commit offering the
latest features but may be unstable or cause data issues. Release Candidate (RC). Submitted for
validation testing bugs are addressed in this version until it successfully becomes the release
version. Release - the stable version extensively tested for reliability and recommended for
general use. Ensure a Micro SD card is inserted before updating to correctly store Flipper Zero
databases. Refer to my Flipper Zero micro SD card setup video for more details. I'll provide a
link at the end of this video. Updating via Flipper mobile app available on IOS and Android.
One, activate Bluetooth on your Flipper Zero: Main menu - SETTINGS - BLUETOOTH - ON. Two,
in the Flipper mobile app tap connect. Three, next to the detected Flipper Zeros name tap
connect. Four, enter the pairing code on the Flipper Zero screen in the Flipper mobile app.
Five, tap pair to complete pairing. If your Flipper Zero isn't detected, confirm Bluetooth is
on. Check Bluetooth on your phone. Disconnect from other devices. Ensure the latest Flipper mobile
app versions are installed. Reboot Flipper Zero by pressing and holding left and back buttons
for 5 seconds. Updating Flipper Zero. One, in the main menu tap update channel and
choose a firmware. (Release recommended). Two, tap update. Three, confirm the update. Update
usually takes 2 to 3 minutes. If the update fails: check Bluetooth connection. Confirm your Flipper
Zero is on. Reboot by pressing left and back buttons for 5 seconds. Restart firmware
update. Updating via qFlipper. qFlipper is a desktop app that allows firmware updates
via USB cable. Available on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. To install qFlipper. One, download
the installation file for your operating system from the link in the description under install
qFlipper. Two, run the file and follow your operating system specific instructions. Updating
Flipper Zero via qFlipper. First connect Flipper Zero to your computer via USB and run qFlipper.
Then go to advanced controls click update channel and choose firmware (release recommended).
Finally click update. Trouble updating? Watch both of these videos and that should solve your
problem. Flip the world! And hack the planet!
