diff --git a/docs/hardware/devices/lora/index.mdx b/docs/hardware/devices/lora/index.mdx index 88783299..4c0c89c1 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/devices/lora/index.mdx +++ b/docs/hardware/devices/lora/index.mdx @@ -217,6 +217,30 @@ Early versions of some of these boards contained the wrong component in the LiPo - microSD connector - No GPS +## Flashing the T3S3 + +:::warning + +Do not proceed unless an antenna is connected to avoid possible damage to the device's radio. + +::: + +The following process will manually place the device into the Espressif Firmware Download mode: + +1. Switch off the device. +2. Connect the USB-C data cable to the device. A blue LED will illuminate while display stays black. +3. Press and hold the BOOT button to the right of the display. +4. Switch the device on. +5. After 2-3 seconds, release the BOOT button. + +With the device now in the Espressif Firmware Download mode, you can proceed with flashing using one of the supported flashing methods. It's generally recommended to use the [Web Flasher](https://flasher.meshtastic.org/). You can select "Tlora T3s3 V1" from the device drop-down. + +:::note + +If after successfully flashing the device and the screen remains black, you may need to use the [CLI Script](https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/esp32/cli-script) to flash Meshtastic. + +::: + ## Resources - Firmware file: `firmware-tlora-t3s3-v1.xxxxxxx.bin`