diff --git a/Documentation/Flashing.md b/Documentation/Flashing.md index c16b76fb31..75150a7772 100644 --- a/Documentation/Flashing.md +++ b/Documentation/Flashing.md @@ -90,11 +90,11 @@ Check the extension of your firmware, it should be `.RDY` now. # Pinecil (Pine64) - The MCU used in Pinecil supports usb-dfu. Reference [Pinecil Wiki](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil). -- Recommended Updater: the [Pine64 Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases), is an easy to use GUI app. It is fast, and works in several types of OS, i.e. Windows/Mac. It will automatically fetch the newest stable version of IronOS from Github. -- Tourbleshooting: if you have issues using the Pine64 Updater or your install fails, please go to troubleshooting tips below. +- Recommended Updater: the [Pine64 Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases), is an easy-to-use GUI app. It is fast and works in several types of OS, i.e. Windows/Mac. It will automatically fetch the newest stable version of IronOS from Github. +- Troubleshooting: if you have issues using the Pine64 Updater or your install fails, please go to troubleshooting tips below. - Community chat: if troubleshooting doesn't work, then join the Pine64 > Pinecil channel. There are knowledgeable members in Discord/Telegram/Matrix. Discord has a bridge bot connection to Telegram and Matrix so that all pine volunteers/members can see advice for Pinecil and related items or just get tips on which Power supply to purchase. - One advantage of 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. But no worries, simply re-flashing with a working firmware copy will fix everything. -- USB-C cable is required to do an update. Generally all usb controllers work, but some hubs have issues so it is preferred to avoid USB hubs for updates. +- USB-C cable is required to do an update. Generally, all USB controllers work, but some hubs have issues so it is preferred to avoid USB hubs for updates. - Alternate Update Methods: 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, i.e., you want to install a beta version, the below manual methods may be used. ## Linux and Mac @@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Check the extension of your firmware, it should be `.RDY` now. 3. Enter DFU mode: press and hold (-) button at the back of the iron (do not release). 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. -6. Once USB cable is connected at two ends, wait 10 seconds more, then release the (-) button. +6. Once the USB cable is connected at two ends, wait 10 seconds more, then release the (-) button. 7. Using `dfu-util` you can flash the firmware using a command line like this: ```