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Updating Healthypi Move with nRF Connect

To update the firmware of your Healthypi Move, follow the steps outlined below using the nRF Connect mobile application, available for both Android and iOS.

Note

The DFU (Device Firmware Update) feature in the HealthyPi Move mobile app is still not stable, hence we recommend using the nRF Connect mobile app (available on the App Store and Play Store) to update your firmware.

Warning

The HealthyPi Move ships with the pre-release firmware installed and needs to be updated to the latest release version before use. The pre-release firmware has minimal functionality and is not intended for daily use.

Download the latest Firmware

Download the latest Healthypi Move firmware which follows the xx_xx_update_xx.zip naming format.

Download the latest firmware

Note

If you are using an IOS phone, while downloading the Healthypi Move firmware in the zip format, we recommand clicking on the option Open with nRF Connect so that it will be easy to select the zip file for firmware update.

Update Healthypi Move

Note

To ensure a successful firmware update, make sure that both Location and Bluetooth are enabled on your phone before starting the process.

The process of uploading the firmware varies slightly depending on whether you're using an iOS or Android device. To ensure a smooth and successful update, please follow the instructions specific to your operating system:

  • Download and install the nRF Connect app from the Google Play Store (for Android devices).

  • Open the nRF Connect app on your phone and click on the Scan option present on the right top corner of the screen.

    scan option

  • Click on the Connect button present against your Healthypi Move.

    connect option

  • Once the device is sucessfully connected, Click on the DFU button that will appear on the top of the screen.

    DFU option

  • Select the latest Healthypi Move firmware downloaded as a zip file from the previous section.

    Note

    If the zip is not selectable, then select the zip file from following location: Device name -> Downloads -> xx_xx_update_xx.zip file

  • Select Confirm only in the dialogue box appears, click on Ok and the firmware updating will begin.

    mode option

  • Once the Firmware is sucessfully, wait for a minute or two, the Healthypi Move will restart with the latest firmware.

Warning

If the update fails with an error such as "invalid value", please retry the process.

  • Download and install the nRF Connect app from the Apple App Store (for IOS devices).

  • Launch the nRF Connect App, to list the advertising devices click on the button present on the top right cornor of the screen.

    scan option

  • Click on the Connect button present next to the Healthypi Move device name.

    connect option

  • Click on the button present on the top of the screen.

    DFU enable option

  • You will be now be able to select the latest Healthypi Move firmware downloaded as a zip file from the previous section (xx_xx_update_xx.zip file)

    Note

    If you have selected the option Open with nRF Connect while downloading the latest firmware, you can select the file from the Inbox. If not then click on the Open Document Picker button and select the zip file.

  • In the next screen, click on the Start button and the update will begin.

    DFU start

  • Once the Firmware is sucessfully, wait for a minute or two, the Healthypi Move will restart with the latest firmware.

Warning

If the update fails with an error such as "invalid value", please retry the process.