BTECH DMR-6X2 - DMR-6 X2 Radio Firmware Update; Firmware Update Procedure Overview

BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide
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4.0 DMR-6X2 RADIO FIRMWARE UPDATE
The DMR-6X2 radio is a recently developed DMR radio, and BTech may from time to
time issue updates to enhance the operating system (firmware) and add features. The
update software is part of the main program and can be accessed from the Tool icon at
the top of the main page. (Firmware Upgrade)
NOTE:
Before performing FW upgrades, always verify that the software version matches the
firmware. This information is available at https://baofengtech.com/dmr-6x2
Always save your Code Plug before performing any upgrade.
Caution: Do Not attempt to load DMR-6X2 firmware to a different model radio. Loading
this firmware to a non-6X2 radio will Not add extra features to that radio and could
cause negative effects.
Procedure:
- Select Tool / Firmware Upgrade from the top toolbar.
- Set the COM speed to 921600
- Place a checkmark in the Duplex box.
- Click on “Open Update File”
- Open “DMR-6X2_xxxxx.spi” (file downloaded from support
site.)
- You will see “File Open Success”.
- Connect the programming cable to the radio (powered Off)
and to the computer USB port.
- Power ON the radio while pressing both the top orange
and the PTT button.
- The red LED on the top of the radio will start blinking.
- Click “Write” and the firmware will load to the radio.
You will see the progress bar on your computer.
The radio will re-start after the firmware has been updated.
If the update requires a Radio System Reset
before continuing – see the procedure below.