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Add a note about erasing 7.x softdevice

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Thomas Göttgens 2024-09-03 09:06:09 +02:00
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docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/nrf52/nrf52-erase.mdx
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@ -25,9 +25,11 @@ To reset the flash storage on your nRF52 board:
3. Double click the reset button on your device (this will put it into bootloader mode)
4. Notice a new drive will be mounted on your computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
5. Open this drive and you should see three files: `CURRENT.UF2`, `INDEX.HTM`, and `INFO_UF2.TXT`
6. Find the file included in the downloaded firmware named `Meshtastic_nRF52_factory_erase.uf2` and copy it onto the new drive. The device should reboot.
7. With the [Meshtastic CLI](/docs/software/python/cli/) installed, open your Terminal/Console and enter the command: `meshtastic --noproto`.
8. Press any key, you should see the message: `Formatting... Done`.
6. Open the `INFO_UF2.TXT` file with a text editor and note the `SoftDevice` value.
7. If your Softdevice version number is above 7.x.x (e.g. S140 7.3.0) find the file included in the downloaded firmware named `Meshtastic_nRF52_factory_erase_v3_S140_7.3.0.uf2` and copy it onto the new drive. The device should reboot. _Steps 8 to 10 are not neccessary in this case._
8. For older Softdevices below 7.x.x (e.g. S140 6.1.1) find the file included in the downloaded firmware named `Meshtastic_nRF52_factory_erase_v2.uf2` and copy it onto the new drive. The device should reboot.
9. With the [Meshtastic CLI](/docs/software/python/cli/) installed, open your Terminal/Console and enter the command: `meshtastic --noproto`.
10. Press any key, you should see the message: `Formatting... Done`.
Once the device has been erased, you can proceed to install the latest Meshtastic firmware on a clean storage filesystem by clicking the link below.
@ -41,7 +43,6 @@ To reset the flash storage on your RP2040 board:
4. Copy the flash_nuke.uf2 file to the device.
5. The board will now restart and the flash memory will be erased.
Once the device has been erased, you can proceed to install the latest Meshtastic firmware on a clean storage filesystem by clicking the link below.
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