From df88335cf1f7302f3be72cd31589a9fc70427f37 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: iceman1001 Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:07:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] passage about --force when flashing --- .../0_Compilation-Instructions.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/0_Compilation-Instructions.md b/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/0_Compilation-Instructions.md index 5de6a78c3..8b03d016f 100644 --- a/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/0_Compilation-Instructions.md +++ b/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/0_Compilation-Instructions.md @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ - [if you got an error](#if-you-got-an-error) - [Install](#install) - [Flash the BOOTROM & FULLIMAGE](#flash-the-bootrom--fullimage) + - [flasher stops and warns you about firmware image](#flasher-stops-and-warns-you-about-firmware-image) - [Run the client](#run-the-client) - [Next steps](#next-steps) @@ -105,6 +106,28 @@ or proxmark3 /dev/ttyACM0 --flash --unlock-bootloader --image /tmp/my-bootrom.elf --image /tmp/my-fullimage.elf ``` + +## flasher stops and warns you about firmware image +^[Top](#top) + + +The Proxmark3 software and firmware is connected tightly. The strong recommendation is to use the client with a Proxmark3 device flashed with firmware images from same compilation time. +In the flash process you might get this message because the firmware images is downloaded or distributed and you have compiled your own client. Ie, not from same compilation time. +To minimize the risks the flasher warns about it and stops. + +``` + Make sure to flash a correct and up-to-date version + You can force flashing this firmware by using the option '--force' +``` + +You will need to add the `--force` in order to continue flashing. + +```sh +pm3-flash-all --force +``` + + + ## Run the client ^[Top](#top)