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In theory, it is impossible to brick the device, since you can always try the DFU recovery procedure. However, the updating might become fiddly in certain conditions.
# Normal procedure (Windows)
# Normal procedure
## Windows
1. Connect the device via USB
2. Switch to HackRF mode via the on-screen option (in the PortaPack)
3. Double click `flash_portapack_mayhem.bat` and follow the instructions
4. Reboot the device
# Normal procedure (Linux)
## Linux
1. Connect the device via USB
2. Switch to HackRF mode via the on-screen option (in the PortaPack)
3. Upload the firmware with `hackrf_spiflash -w new_firmware_file.bin`
4. Reboot the device
# Normal procedure (MacOS)
## MacOS
_HackRF CLI tools for MacOS available through MacPorts or Homebrew_
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4. Upload the firmware with `hackrf_spiflash -w new_firmware_file.bin`
5. Reboot the device
# MicroSD card files
Your PortaPack has a slot for a memory card. This is necessary for certain functionality, like the world map, GPS simulator, and others. You need to uncompress (using [7-zip](https://www.7-zip.org/download.html)) the files from `mayhem_vX.Y.Z_COPY_TO_SDCARD.7z` to a FAT32 formatted MicroSD card.
Get these files from the [Releases](https://github.com/eried/portapack-mayhem/releases) page.
# Troubleshooting
One of the main sources of problems is the quality of the USB cable. Try with several ones just to be sure before trying any other solution.
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