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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. 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 # Normal procedure (Windows)
1. Connect the device via USB 1. Connect the device via USB
2. Switch to HackRF mode via the on-screen option (in the PortaPack) 2. Switch to HackRF mode via the on-screen option (in the PortaPack)
3. Double click `flash_portapack_mayhem.bat` and follow the instructions 3. Double click `flash_portapack_mayhem.bat` and follow the instructions
4. Reboot the device 4. Reboot the device
# Normal procedure (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
# Troubleshooting # 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. 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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