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Firmware Update Process for TNC3 on Microsoft Windows 10
This document outlines the firmware update process for the Mobilinkd TNC3 for Microsoft Window, focusing on Windows 10. The update process should be similar enough for all Windows versions back to Windows 7.
Please note that the firmware update software is cross-platform, so the actual firmware update process is the same for Windows, Linux and MacOS.
The first part of this document outlines the download and installation process of the firmware programming software and the required device drivers.
The second part of this document outlines the firmware upgraded process using the STM32CubeProgrammer software.
The third part of this document outlines troubleshooting steps.
Installing the Firmware Programmer and Device Drivers
The Mobilinkd TNC3 uses the STM32CubeProgrammer software from STMicroelectronics to perform firmware updates. This is a comprehensive and cross-platform firmware update tool.
You will be performing the following steps:
- Downloading the software
- Unzipping the software
- Running the installer
- Installing Java (if not already installed)
- Installing the firmware update software
- Installing the device drivers
Download the Software
The firmware update tool is available from here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/mobilinkd/en.stm32cubeprog-1.4.0.zip
Download the File
Open the File
Extract the Files
Double-click the executable file. Windows will ask you to extract all files.
Select "Extract all".
Make sure that "Show extracted files when complete" is selected. Once complete, you will be presented with a new file browser showing the extracted files.
Install Java
Double-click the SetupSTM32CubeProgrammer-1.4.0.exe to run the installer.
You may be presented with a warning screen.
Select "Yes" to continue.
At this point you may be presented with a message saying that Jave is required. This section will guide you through the installation process. If this does not appear for you, please skip to the next section.
Select "OK" to continue. You will be presented with a browser window to download the Java Runtime Environment.
Windows may ask you to approve this software installation.
Select "Yes" to continue. You will see the Java installation window appear.
Once complete, you will need to go back to the File Browser showing the STM32CubeProgrammer extracted files.
Double-click the SetupSTM32CubeProgrammer-1.4.0.exe to run the installer.
You may be presented with a warning screen.
Select "Yes" to continue.
Install STM32CubeProgrammer
Follow the installation screens, choosing the defaults.
Select "Next".
Skip the information... select "Next".
Accept the terms of the software license agreement and press "Next".
Unless you have a very good reason to change the location of the installed software, use the default path and select "Next.
You may be presented with a dialog informing you the location will be created. Select "OK".
The next screen asks which components should be installed. You should just select the default components as these are all that is required for the firmware update process on the Mobilinkd TNC3.
The installation process will begin...
After the software is installed, the installer will install the required device drivers.
Select "Next" to proceed with the installation. You may be asked to confirm the installation of the drivers.
Select "Install" to proceed.
Select "Finish" to proceed.
When complete, select "Finish" to proceed. The installer will finalize the installation. Accept the defaults for the next two screens.
The firmware update software