RAK461-R convertion instructions

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id: 4631-r-to-4631
title: Convert RAK4631-R to RAK4631
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Running Meshtastic on RAK WisBlock NRF52 based boards relies on the avaliability of the Arduono bootloader.
This process only needs to be performed once
This conversion requires the use of either a [DAPLink](https://daplink.io/) or [J-Link](https://www.segger.com/products/debug-probes/j-link/). The most reasonably priced and avaliable is the [RAKDAP1](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/daplink-tool).
1. Install [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
2. Install [pyOCD](https://pyocd.io/)
```shell
pip3 install pyocd
```
3. Download the required bootloader: [WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock/releases/download/0.4.2/WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex)
4. Connect the RAKDAP as follows:
[<img src="/img/rak4631-rakdap1.png" style={{zoom:'25%'}} />](/img/rak4631-rakdap1.png)
5. Flash the bootloader
```shell
pyocd flash -t nrf52840 .\WisCore_RAK4631_Board_Bootloader.hex
```
6. Continue with the [normal instructions](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/flashing-nrf52)
Alternate methods of flashing are outlined [here](https://github.com/RAKWireless/WisBlock/tree/master/bootloader/RAK4630).

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Before flashing confirm that you have [RAK4631](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631/) and not a [RAK4631-R](https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisBlock/RAK4631-R/) If this is not the case, fear not. The hardware is identical but requires changing the bootloader. Instructions on how to do this are located [here](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/4631-r-to-4631).
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The NRF52 based devices (LilyGO T-Echo, RAK Wisblock 4631) have the easiest firmware upgrade process. (No driver or software install is required on any platform)
The NRF52 based devices (LilyGO T-Echo, RAK Wisblock 4631) have the easiest firmware upgrade process. (No driver or software install is required on any platform)
Connect your device to your computer with a data USB cable. Double click the reset button on your device, this will put it into bootloader mode and and a drive will appear on Windows, Mac and Linux.
A new drive will be mounted on your computer. Open this drive and you should see three files: `CURRENT.UF2`, `INDEX.HTM`, and `INFO_UF2.TXT`
Drop the appropriate appropriate `firmware-xxxxx-1.3.x.uf2` file from the release you want to install onto this drive and the meshtastic firmware will be installed on the device. Once the file has finished copying onto the drive the device will reboot and load Meshtastic.
Drop the appropriate appropriate `firmware-DEVICE_NAME-vx.x.x-xxxxxxx.uf2` file from the release you want to install onto this drive and the meshtastic firmware will be installed on the device. Once the file has finished copying onto the drive the device will reboot and load Meshtastic.

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## Easiest Firmware install options
If you have RAK NRF based devices or a LilyGO T-Echo, [the drag and drop firmware installation process](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/flashing-esp32) is the easiest solution.
If you have RAK NRF based devices or a LilyGO T-Echo, [the drag and drop firmware installation process](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/flashing-nrf52) is the easiest solution.
For ESP32 based device users (TBEAM, TLORA, Heltec etc.) we recommend using the [Meshtastic Flasher application](/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/meshtastic-flasher). It does a lot under the hood to prevent you from needing to use the terminal. It also allows you to configure your device.

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