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FlexTeam: /* Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins) */

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‎Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)

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‎Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)

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‎Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)

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‎Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)

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-===Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)===
+=== Firmware Update using Boot Pins)===
-'''Note:''' Before trying recovery, close all apps and '''restart your PC''' and try the normal procedure on the [[Cypher/FirmWareUpdate|'''Firmware Update Page''']] again.<br />
+'''Note:''' Before utilizing this method, close all apps and '''restart your PC''' and try the normal procedure on the [[Cypher/FirmWareUpdate|'''Firmware Update Page''']] again.<br />
 '''Note:''' We do not use, and do not recommend the use of the '''Zadig''' driver program mentioned by BetaFlight. We have seen poor results when used and are unable to support if installed.<br />

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 '''Note:''' Before trying recovery, close all apps and '''restart your PC''' and try the normal procedure on the [[Cypher/FirmWareUpdate|'''Firmware Update Page''']] again.<br />
-'''Note:''' We do not use, and do not recommend the use of the '''Zadig''' driver program mentioned by BetaFlight. We have seen poor results when used.<br />
+'''Note:''' We do not use, and do not recommend the use of the '''Zadig''' driver program mentioned by BetaFlight. We have seen poor results when used and are unable to support if installed.<br />
 '''Note:''' As usual, you will need the CP210x Drivers installed as found on the BF Welcome Screen.<br />

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 *Enable '''Flash on Connect. [[File:BF_Firmware_Boot_Pins.jpg|thumb|upright=0.25|right|Boot Pins]]
 *Enable '''Full chip erase'''.
-*Disable '''Manual baut rate'''.
+*Disable '''Manual baud rate'''.
 *Jumper (short) the '''BOOT pins'''.
 *Press the '''Load Firmware [Local]''' button at the bottom right.

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 '''Note:''' As usual, you will need the CP210x Drivers installed as found on the BF Welcome Screen.<br />
-'''Note:''' You can use the Windows ''Device Manager'' to see if the driver is connected and what Com port is in use by the CP210x (FlexF3).<br />
+'''Note:''' You can use the Windows ''Device Manager'' to confirm the driver is installed correctly and connected and what Com port is in use by the CP210x (FlexF3).<br />
 '''Note:''' if you are not successful, '''REBOOT''' the PC and/or try a '''DIFFERENT PC'''. These two points have solved most failed update cases.<br />

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 *Disable '''Manual baut rate'''.
 *Jumper (short) the '''BOOT pins'''.
-*Press the '''Load Firmware [Local]''' (3) button at the bottom right.
+*Press the '''Load Firmware [Local]''' button at the bottom right.
 *Select the *.hex file from the location you stored it in prep.
 *Connect USB Cable to FLEXF3 (activity LED will NOT flash if done correctly). The Flash update should start automatically. Wait for it to complete.

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	'''Note:''' You can use the Windows ''Device Manager'' to see if the driver is connected and what Com port is in use by the CP210x (FlexF3).<br />		'''Note:''' You can use the Windows ''Device Manager'' to see if the driver is connected and what Com port is in use by the CP210x (FlexF3).<br />

−	'''Note:''' if you are not successful, REBOOT the PC and/or try a DIFFERENT PC. These two points have solved most failed update cases.<br />	+	'''Note:''' if you are not successful, '''REBOOT''' the PC and/or try a '''DIFFERENT PC'''. These two points have solved most failed update cases.<br />