AnyTone AT-D578UV Mobile User Manual

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How to Update the Firmware for The
AnyTone AT-D578UV Mobile
Before you do anything else, don’t forget to save your code plug. Going
through the update procedure will erase any code plug stored in the
radio.
The first thing you need to do when updating the firmware is finding
the firmware that is used for updating. Connect Systems has the official
releases on their website at
http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios/DS578UV_SOFTWARE.htm
When you go to their website you will see the following:

AnyTone AT-D578UV Mobile Specifications

General

Channels	4000
Modes	FM, DMR
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Zones	250
DMR Tier	Tier I & II
Operating Voltage	13.8V DC ±15%
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz, 400-480 MHz
Channel Spacing	12.5kHz/25kHz
APRS	Yes
Display	Color TFT

Summary

Firmware Download and Preparation

Locate Firmware on Connect Systems Website

Access the official Connect Systems website to find and download the latest firmware releases.

Firmware File Management

Store Downloaded Firmware Locally

Save the downloaded firmware files into a dedicated directory on your computer's desktop.

Unzip Firmware Archive and Review Contents

Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to organize firmware components and documentation.

Install Communication Programming Software (CPS)

Install CPS Version D578UV V1.09N

Install the specific CPS software version required for the firmware update process.

Identify Firmware Update File

Navigate to D578UV V1.09N FW Folder

Browse to the 'D578UV V1.09N FW' folder within the extracted files.

Find the .spi Firmware File

Locate the specific '.spi' file that contains the radio's firmware.

Prepare Radio for Firmware Update

Enter Update Mode via Button Combination

Power on the radio while pressing specific buttons (MENU + EXIT) to enter the firmware update mode.

Initiate Firmware Update via CPS

Launch CPS and Access Firmware Upgrade Menu

Start the CPS application and navigate through the 'Tool' pulldown menu to select 'Firmware Upgrade'.

Configure COM Port and Select Firmware File

Grant permissions, set COM port/speed, and select the '.spi' firmware file from the directory.

Confirm File Open Success and Version

Verify the firmware file opened successfully and check the model/version displayed in the software.

Execute Firmware Write to Radio

Start Firmware Transfer Process

Click the 'Write' button to initiate the firmware data transfer to the radio.

Monitor Firmware Write Progress

Observe the progress bar indicating the percentage of firmware data written to the radio.

Acknowledge Firmware Write Completion

Confirm the 'Write Complete!' message, signifying the successful transfer of firmware.

Perform Radio Factory Reset (MCU Reboot)

Initiate MCU Reboot Sequence

Turn off the radio, then power on while pressing specific buttons to start the MCU reboot process.

Confirm Radio Initialization Prompt

Respond to the 'Are you sure you want to Initialize radio?' prompt to proceed with the reset.

Calibrate Date and Time Settings

Adjust or confirm the radio's date and time after the factory reset.

Finalize Update and Prepare for Use

Radio Boot-up in Normal Mode

Allow the radio to boot up normally after the reset and firmware update.

Load Saved Code Plug

Prepare to program the radio with the previously saved code plug.