Instructions for Pro Firmware Update

This guide will walk you through updating your Flashiibo Pro using an Android, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Silicon Mac.

Guide

Download the Firmware and DFU App:

1. Download the latest firmware file from the Download section on this page. Save to Files (iOS), Drive (Android) or Downloads (Mac).

2. Download and install the nRF Device Firmware Update (DFU) app on your Android, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Silicon Mac.

Prepare the DFU app:

1. Open the nRF DFU app on your phone or Mac. If prompted, make sure to grant Bluetooth permission.

2. In the DFU app, click on "Select" under "Files"

3. Select the firmware file you downloaded earlier.

Prepare Your Flashiibo Pro:

1. Ensure your Flashiibo Pro's charging cable is plugged in.

2. Keep your your Flashiibo Pro within 1 foot of phone or Mac to ensure a stable connection.

3. Turn on your Flashiibo Pro, go to Settings and select "Firmware Update".

4. The device will go into Firmware Update mode and stay that way in that mode for 30 seconds.

Connect and Upload:

1. Back to the nRF DFU app, click on "Select" button under Devices

2. From the list of devices in the DFU app, choose either "Flashiibo DFU" or "pixl dfu".

3. Click "Upload" to begin the firmware update.

Wait for Completion:

1. The upload process will take about a minute. Do not to turn off your phone or Flashiibo Pro or move away from your phone or computer.

2. Upon completion, Flashiibo Pro will restart and operate in regular mode again.

About Windows

Firmware update on Windows isn't officially supported, but you could try nRF-Connect-for-Desktop or Web Bluetooth DFU.

Downloads

The following downloads are for Flashiibo Pro, they are NOT compatible with Flashiibo Fob or Recharge.

• 71p [download]

  • Fixed import all-in-one with regard to new Street Fighter amiibos.

• 70p [download]

  • Added support for Street Fighter amiibos.

• 69p

  • Added support for new Tears of the Kingdom amiibos.

• 67p [download]

  • New Tears of the Kingdom amiibos, Riju, Sidon, Tulin & Yunobo, are now recognized.

• 66p [download]

  • Added the ability to copy a file in File Explorer to a NTAG215 Slot.

• 61p [download]

  • Added the ability to go back to the home screen from anywhere by quickly pressing UP and DOWN buttons together.

• 58p [download]

  • Increased number of Other RFID Slots from 8 to 50.

  • You will need to do one of the following for this upgrade if you had used RFID Slots before.

    • Use https://protools.flashiibo.com to delete the "chameleon" folder; if that doesn't make it work do the following

    • Format the storage (Settings → Storage → Format). Note that formatting will erase all data, including the amiibo data.

• 56p [download]

  • Minor settings UI improvements.

• 55p [download]

  • Renamed "RFID Slots" to "Other RFID/NFC" to make its purpose slightly clearer.

• 53p [download]

  • Improved all-in-one file import. See manual for instructions.

  • All Animal Crossing amiibos are now imported, instead of just series 5.

  • The import process can now be cancelled by pressing and holding both UP and DOWN buttons.

• 49p [download]

  • Added the ability to import all-in-one files. (Please update to 50p or later for all-in-one file import, it's improved significantly).

• 47p [download]

  • Exclude TLOZ amiibos that's part of the SSB amiibo series from Zelda mode. This is to make sure SSB players don't have their amiibos accidentally overwritten with random new UIDs.

• 46p [download]

  • Added a new "Zelda" mode for Auto UID; in this mode only TLOZ (The Legend of Zelda) related amiibos will auto-generate tag UIDs. Please note that it includes the TLOZ amiibos in the Super Smash Bros amiibo series.

  • [Experimental] Partial support Skylanders. It only supports the single-Skylander use case for now. Find instructions here.

• 42p [download]

  • Added add tool to test whether external storage is working.

• 40p [download]

  • Added support for 4 Splatoon amiibos (Alterna and Side Order).

  • Added "New Tag UID" menu item to File Explorer; it used to be available only in NTAG215 Slots.

• 38p [download]

  • Improved Bluetooth compatibility with older computers (requires "Reset Settings" after upgrading).

  • The device will no longer turn off automatically when the Bluetooth connection is active.

  • Added the option to turn off Auto Sleep.

  • "System Reboot" option is now replaced with "Power Off".

• 33p

  • Added the ability to configure input hardware type (joystick vs. buttons).

  • Improved NFC reliability (requires "Reset Settings" after upgrading).

• 26p

  • Added support for new amiibo: Noah, Mio and Sora.

• 22p

  • Added the ability to hold the joystick left/right to quickly navigate to previous and next slots in NTAG215 Slots.

• 20p

  • Added a beta feature: RFID Slots, which emulates a few types of RFID cards / tags.