Mesh application does not start if flashing/programming mesh-bootloader without nrfConnect programmer

[JeffZ]

Hi Nordic team,

I have an issue:
I have to program/flash my mesh application together with softdevice140, mesh-bootloader and device settings page on the nrf52840 chip.

If I use segger`s j-link with nrfConnect Programm (v3.4.1) my application runs.
Using the ASIX Forte programmer with UP and the same merged hex file, the application does not start.

Removing the mesh bootloader from the merged hex file (softdevice, application and device page still inside the hex file) and programming with ASIX's products works. The application runs correctly, but I do not have the bootloader.

Are you using a special writing routine in the nrfConnect Programmer for flashing/programming the bootloader?

Best regards,
Jeff

[JeffZ]

Solved:

If we use a bootloader the start address should be set in the fuses. Fuses are stored in the hex file but not loaded by the ASIXs software.