nRF Connect cannot detect any devices on VM

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices on VM

kclauah — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 01:34:38 GMT

Update: V3.9.2 works in Windows 10. It is released 10 hours ago.

Thank you for the reply.

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices on VM

dejans — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:15:39 GMT

Hi,

Could you please try to access the link below using your web browser in the VM?
raw.githubusercontent.com/.../apps.json

Best regards,

Dejan

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices on VM

kclauah — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:32:34 GMT

''What is your host operating system on which you run your VM?

Can you run NCS on your physical machine successfully?

Yes. I can run NCS on my physical machine which is a Windows 10.

The reason why I want to develop the firmware using VM is because VM is much simpler to clone and backup than a host system. It is also invulnerable to virus because VM can revert back to previous snapshot.

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices on VM

dejans — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:19:35 GMT

Hi,

What is your host operating system on which you run your VM?
Can you run NCS on your physical machine successfully?

Best regards,

Dejan

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices

kclauah — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:59:41 GMT

The fact is that ncs does not work on Windows 10 VM neither.

I have tried v3.9.1 and 3.7.1 but no any error message.

In v3.5.0, there is an error message.

Unable to load apps: Unable to parse C:\Users\IEUser.nrfconnect-apps\apps.json: Unexpected token in JSON at position 0

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices

dejans — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:24:18 GMT

Hi,

Support for Windows 7 is discontinued. Testing on our side is done using Windows 10 with nRF Connect SDK.

Best regards,

Dejan

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices

kclauah — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 02:43:19 GMT

So, nRF Connect SDK does not support Windows 7 or is it a bug? Is it possible if I ask you to test the issue?

I have tried open an issue but there is an message.

Please use the [Nordic DevZone](http://devzone.nordicsemi.com) portal to report bugs, questions or feedback in general. If you would like to suggest code changes, feel free to submit a pull request.

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices

dejans — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:06:36 GMT

Hi,

You are using virtual machine with Windows 7 in your setup, I suggest that you create a new virtual machine using Windows 10. You could also try to connect with some other physical machine which runs Windows 10, if you have such a machine available. In addition, note that nRF connect for Desktop recognizes only Nordic development kits.

Best regards,

Dejan

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices

kclauah — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 01:44:02 GMT

''' Could you please provide more information on which board you are using?

Here is my environment:

- nRF52DK_nRF52832(1) & Sparkfun nRF9160 Thing Plus + JLink EDU(2)

- Windows 7 64bit Virtual Machine

- nRF Connect for Desktop v3.9.1

- Segger J-Link v6.88a

''' Can you see the board using Programmer application?

No.

''' Have you tried to program the board?

Yes. I can program my board using J-Flash Lite

''' I suggest you to try to connect to only one board at the time and be sure that it is one of the Nordic Semiconductor boards.

Yes. I connect either (1) or (2) only.

RE: nRF Connect cannot detect any devices

dejans — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:56 GMT

Hi,

Could you please provide more information on which board you are using?

Can you see the board using Programmer application? Have you tried to program the board?

I suggest you to try to connect to only one board at the time and be sure that it is one of the Nordic Semiconductor boards. In addition, make sure that power on the board is ON. If you are using Visual Studio Code, make sure that you are connected to the board.

Best regards,

Dejan