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Troubleshooting downloads with WebUSB

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Having issues pairing your @boardname@ with WebUSB? Let's try to figure out why!

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Step 1: Check your cable

Make sure that your @boardname@ is connected to your computer with a micro USB cable. You should see a MICROBIT drive appear in Windows Explorer when it's connected.

MICROBIT drive

If you can see the MICROBIT drive go to step 2.

If you can't see the drive:

  • Make sure that the USB cable is working.

Does the cable work on another computer? If not, find a different cable to use. Some cables may only provide a power connection and don't actually transfer data.

  • Try another USB port on your computer.

Is the cable good but you still can't see the MICROBIT drive? Hmm, you might have a problem with your @boardname@. Try the additional steps described in the fault finding page at microbit.org. If this doesn't help, you can create a support ticket to notify the Micro:bit Foundation of the problem. Skip the rest of these steps.

Step 2: Check your firmware version

It's possible that the firmware version on the @boardname@ needs an update. Let's check:

  1. Go to the MICROBIT drive.
  2. Open the DETAILS.TXT file.

  3. Look for a line in the file that says the version number. It should say Version: ...

If the version is 0234, 0241, 0243 you NEED to update the firmware on your @boardname@. Go to Step 3 and follow the upgrade instructions.

If the version is 0249, 0250 or higher, you have the right firmware. You can create a support ticket to notify the Micro:bit Foundation of the problem. Skip the rest of these steps.

Step 3: Upgrade the firmware

  1. Put your @boardname@ into MAINTENANCE Mode. To do this, unplug the USB cable from the @boardname@ and then re-connect the USB cable while you hold down the reset button. Once you insert the cable, you can release the reset button. You should now see a MAINTENANCE drive instead of the MICROBIT drive like before. Also, a yellow LED light will stay on next to the reset button. MAINTENANCE gesture
  2. Download the firmware ZIP file
  3. Find the 0250_kl26z_microbit_0x8000.hex in the downloaded zip file 0250_release_package_682d8303.zip
  4. Drag and drop that file onto the MAINTENANCE drive.
  5. The yellow LED will flash while the HEX file is copying. When the copy finishes, the LED will go off and the @boardname@ resets. The MAINTENANCE drive now changes back to MICROBIT.
  6. The upgrade is complete! You can open the DETAILS.TXT file to check and see that the firmware version changed to the match the version of the HEX file you copied.

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If you want to know more about connecting the board, MAINTENANCE Mode, and upgrading the firmware, read about it in the Firmware support page.

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Step 4: Check your browser version

WebUSB is a fairly new feature and may require you to update your browser. Check that your browser version matches one of these:

  • Chrome 65+ for Android, Chrome OS, Linux, macOS and Windows 10.

Step 5: Pair device

Once you've updated the firmware, open the Chrome Browser, go to the editor and click on Pair Device in the gearwheel menu.

Enjoy fast downloads!