Windows Serial/BT Firmware Update Application Example

[Bart Theeuwes]

Hello,

Currently, Nordic only provides an Android/IOS Application (Device Manager) for firmware update and other (Zephyr) functions.

For Windows, we currently rely on the Zephyr built-in cli tools or other open source project. None of them support the dfu zip file which is provided by the Nordic SDK.

1. Does Nordic have any example that are build on top of Windows, if no

2. Does Nordic have any plans or roadmap to support Windows?

It would be 'golden' if the Device Manager example was also usable on Windows (and Mac, Linux, Android, iOS) to have a true multi platform application.

Regards,

Bart Theeuwes

[tkirschner]

Do you mean, to update nRF MCUs over Bluetooth or Serial with the MCUBoot Bootloader existing on the devices? For that you can use these tools: docs.zephyrproject.org/.../mcumgr.html

[Bart Theeuwes]

Hi,

Yes;  to update nRF MCUs over Bluetooth or Serial with the MCUBoot Bootloader existing on the devices.

I'm well aware of the zephyr project mcumgr overview, but it does not give me a clear answer if we would go for a cross-platform solution.

Furthermore, the cli tools give a lower user experience then the IOS / Android Device manager (for example loading the dfu zip file, update according to a manifest). I was wondering if Device Manager gets ported to Windows some day.

Best Regards,

Bart

[tkirschner]

Alright, I don't work at nordic, so I can't really help you with anything roadmap related.
Best of luck to you though and I hope you get a satisfactory answer!

[Marte Myrvold]

Hi,

The only tools available for Windows are mcumgr-client and mcumgr-web listed in the link provided by tkirschner .

I am not able to answer questions about our roadmap on DevZone, but you can reach out to your local sales representative from Nordic Semiconductor for questions about roadmap and timeline.

Best regards,
Marte