Updating Trace Firmware

Updating Trace Firmware

Requirements prior to starting
  1. Trace vehicle
  2. Trace battery charged > 50%
  3. USB-C flash drive (thumbstick)
  4. Computer / laptop with internet access to download firmware
Instructions
  1. Format USB-C flash drive to 'exfat' or 'fat32'
  2. Download Trace firmware from support site and place zip file onto flash drive
  3. Insert thumbstick in USB-C port of Trace located on the tail
  4. Insert battery into Trace and lay it on its back on a flat surface
  5. Trace will boot and LEDs transition to pulsing blue
  6. Within 30 seconds a single chirp will sound and a melody will begin to play for approximately 30 seconds
  7. After the melody stops, a moderately paced ticking sound commences for approximately 60 seconds
  8. Trace will reboot indicated by the boot chime and LEDs begin to blink green for approximately 90 seconds
  9. LEDs will transition to pulsing blue indicating update is complete
  10. Remove flash drive and detach battery
  11. Reattach battery and place Trace on its belly and allow to boot
  12. Power on Vision2 and connect Trace.  Verify firmware matches release announcement in  Q > Settings > General, scroll to bottom of page.
Video Tutorial


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