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Putting the BTN-1 in boot mode

This will cover how to put the BTN-1 into boot mode.

This is needed to force the device into boot mode to reflash the firmware.

Method 1: Boot button only

This method puts your device into boot mode using only the boot button.

If you have the battery model skip to Method 2!

If your BTN-1 has a battery in it, it will not properly enter boot mode while the battery is connected and has a charge. Please move to Method 2 of the guide.

1. Plug in a USB cable that supports power and data into your computer.

2. Disconnect power from your BTN-1, then hold the right (boot) button while plugging in a USB-C data cable to the BTN-1. Once connected, release the button.

Holding the BTN-1 boot button on the right while plugging in the USB-C cable

4. You are now ready to reflash your device!

Click here to go to the reflashing guide!

Method 2: Boot and reset buttons

This method uses the boot and reset buttons, and it's the one to use if your device has a battery.

1. Plug in a USB cable that supports power and data into your computer and connect the other end to your BTN-1.

Plugging a USB-C cable into the port on the back of the BTN-1

2. With the device facing you, locate the reset (left) and boot (right) buttons.

Back of the BTN-1 with arrows labeling the reset button on the left and the boot button on the right

2. Hold down the boot button (the right button), then press and release the reset button (the left button) while keeping the boot button pressed. Finally, release the boot button.

Holding the BTN-1 boot button while pressing and releasing the reset button

3. You are now ready to reflash your device!

Click here to go to the reflashing guide!