Flashiibo v1 User Manual

Introduction

The following items are in the package.

• Flashiibo Fob or Recharge

• A lanyard

You will find a single button on the device. If you press it, you should see a blinking blue light blue on the same side as the button. The blinking light indicates the device is functional.

Regenerating Tag UID

If you press the button, you will hear a short beeping sound and the light should turn red briefly. That indicates the tag has been "regenerated". In other words, it becomes a new amiibo of the same kind as it has been written previously! So there is no need to go back and forth between making and scanning. You can just scan, hit the button and scan again.

Making amiibos

To use Flashiibo as amiibos, you will need a mobile app to write the amiibo data into it.  You can find the data here.

Using iPhone

• Download iOS app Tagmiibo

• Follow this video tutorial of how to use Tagmiibo to make amiibos on iOS.

• NTAG215 tags were used in this tutorial. In our case, use Flashiibo instead of the NTAG215 tags.

• Make sure the button side of Flashiibo is facing the phone.

• Remove the phone case if your phone has trouble reading or writing Flashiibo.

• Other than that, the tutorial should work exactly the same way.

• When you finish use an amiibo, press the button, it will beep, reset and act like a new amiibo.

Using Android

• Download our official Android app – Flashiibo Companion.

• Here is a tutorial video on how to use the app

• Follow the instructions in the app. 

• Make sure the NFC capability on your phone is turned on (Android Settings app -> Connected devices -> Connection preferences -> NFC).

• Make sure the button side of Flashiibo is facing the phone.

• Remove the phone case if your phone has trouble writing Flashiibo.

• When you finish use an amiibo, press the button, it will beep, reset and act like a new amiibo.

Using PC / Mac

• On your PC or Mac (with Bluetooth capability), install and open Google Chrome.

• Using Chrome, go to https://tools.flashiibo.com/

• Make sure Flashiibo is turned on (light flashing)

• Click on "Connect", and select the device that shows up, typically named "Flashbo".

• Click on "Send data to device"

• Select a bin file that you've prepared.

• When uploading finishes, you should be able to use Flashiibo as an amiibo.

Scanning on the Switch

Activate the amiibo feature in the game of interest, place the button side on the Joy-Con's right analog stick, or the center of the Pro Controller. The NFC signal strength is significantly weaker on the screen side. If you have a GuliKit Controller and it fails to scan Flashiibo, you need to upgrade its firmware to the latest version.

Changing modes (special instructions for Splatoon & Super Smash Bros.)

By default Flashiibo is set to automatic mode, which means it will generate a new serial number every scan. However, game like Splatoon and Super Smash Bros require scanning the same amiibo multiple times. To switch Flashiibo to manual mode, follow these instructions.

Using Android

• Download our official Android app – Flashiibo Companion

• Open the app and scroll to the bottom

• Tap on "Manage devices over Bluetooth" button

• Turn on Flashiibo by pressing its button

• Connect your Flashiibo

• Tap on "Set to manual mode"

• In manual mode, the amiibo data will be stored only till the device turns off. You can keep the device connected over Bluetooth to prevent it from turning off automatically.

Using iPhone

• Download iOS app Tagmiibo

• Open the app and scroll to the bottom of the Settings tab

• Turn on Flashiibo by pressing its button

• Tap on "Manage Bluetooth Devices"

• Once Flashiibo is detected, tap on "Choose Device Mode" and select "Manual"

• In manual mode, the amiibo data will be stored only till the device turns off. You can turn on "Keep the Light On" option to prevent it from turning off automatically. Do NOT leave the page or exit the app if you want to keep the connection active.

Using PC / Mac

This is provided as a fallback option. This option isn't as well designed as the mobile apps. Use this only if none of the above options work for you.

• On your PC or Mac (with Bluetooth capability), install and open Google Chrome.

• Using Chrome, go to https://tools.flashiibo.com/

• Make sure Flashiibo is turned on (light flashing)

• Click on "Connect", and select the device that shows up, typically named "Flashbo".

• Click on "Set device to manual mode".

• In manual mode, the amiibo data will be stored only till the device turns off. You can keep the device connected over Bluetooth to prevent it from turning off automatically. Do NOT leave the page or exit the app if you want to keep the connection active.

Replacing the battery (Fob)

Flashiibo uses CR2032 coin batteries. To replace it, you need to open the battery cover. To open the battery cover, follow the following instructions.

1. Hold Flashiibo with two hands, button side facing away from you

2. Use two thumbs to press again the edges of the battery cover

3. Turn the cover counter-clockwise.

4. Then gently pry it open.

Take the old battery out and put in a new CR2032 battery. The plus/positive side of the battery should be facing yourself. Put the battery cover back by turning it clockwise the same way how you opened the cover. Make sure the dot on the cover is aligned with the dots on the back of Flashiibo.

Need more help?

• Check out the FAQ

• Reach out to the community on Discord for help

• Email us at support@flashiibo.com