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What to do when you fail or are unable to update the firmware in LOKLiK IdeaStudio

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Firmware Update Issue

If the firmware update fails, causing power, USB connection issues, or showing "LOKLIK_REFRESH_USB" on the update screen, you can use our flashing tool to update the firmware and activate your device.

Download Flashing Tool

Windows:

Step 1: Please download the driver first to facilitate the operation of the flashing tool.

CH341SER_V392_WIN1X_250430.exe

Step 2: Use a USB cable to connect your device to the computer and turn on your device. If your device cannot be turned on, you can still proceed.

Driver Installation Step 1 Driver Installation Step 2

After completing the driver installation, download the flashing tool:

FlashTool_1.3.3_x64-setup.exe

Mac:

FlashTool_1.3.3.dmg

Flashing Steps

  1. Step 1: Connect Device - Use a USB cable to connect your device to the computer and turn on your device. If your device cannot be turned on, proceed to the next step.
  2. Step 2: Open Flashing Tool - Launch the tool, select your device, and click "Next".
    Open Flashing Tool
  3. Step 3: Select Firmware - Choose the latest firmware version, then click "Download". If you have already downloaded the firmware, click "Update".
    Select Firmware
  4. Step 4: Start Flashing - Click "Flash".
    Start Flashing
  5. Step 5: Port Discovery - Ensure your device is turned on, then click "Port Discovery" to find the port.
    Port Discovery
  6. Step 6: Begin Update - Once "COMx" appears, click "Flash" to start the update. Release the power button only after the progress bar reaches 100%.
    Begin Update

After completing these steps, press the power button for 2–3 seconds to turn on your LOKLiK Crafter™ and continue creating!

Port Discovery and Firmware Update For LOKLiK Crafter

Port Discovery: Long press the power button for 2–5 seconds on your device, and click "Port Discovery" at the same time to find "COMx".

Port Discovery

Begin Update: Once "COMx" appears, long press the power button and click "Flash" to start the update. Release the power button only after the progress bar reaches 100%.

Begin Update

After completing these steps, press the power button for 2–3 seconds to turn on your LOKLiK Crafter™ and continue creating!

Video Tutorials

  • 1. Flash Tool firmware update video tutorial:
  • 2. LOKLiK iCraft™ firmware update video tutorials:
    • (1) LOKLiK IdeaStudio:
    • (2) LOKLiK App:
  • 3. LOKLiK Crafter™ firmware update video tutorial:

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