MCU programming the thingy91

I'm using the following:

nRF Connect for Desktop v.3.12.0, nRF Connect for Desktop Programmer v. 3.0.4, jLinkARM.dll version: 7.64e, Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS

I'm trying to program a thingy91 following the steps in https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/nrf/ug_thingy91_gsg.html#update-the-modem-firmware-on-the-nrf9160-sip.

I want to use the MCU Boot DFU method but the Programmer only tells me to "Connect a Nordic development kit to your computer." when I use the "Select Device" and after following the directions for either programming the 52840, updating the modem, or programming the 9160.

I have a 9160DK. Since I know the 9160 doesn't support USB and the MCU Boot updates go through the 52840 running the USB-UART bridge, I figured the thingy91's 52840 needed to be updated/re-flashed with the latest Connectivity bridge firmware file from the Nordic download site. So I have thingy91_fw_2022-09-15_7a358cb7.zip and from that I'm using thingy91_nrf52_connectivity_bridge_2022-09-15_7a358cb7.hex. Following the directions for updating the nRF52840 firmware through external debug probe, everything seems to go as planned. I continued with using the 9160DK to update the thingy91's modem and programmed the thingy91's 9160 with thingy91_asset_tracker_v2_2022-09-15_7a358cb7.hex from the download. All three steps completed without a problem. I followed the directions and made sure SW2 was in the correct position.

After doing this, the thingy91 still isn't seen by the Programmer. Can you make any suggestions to help me get the thingy91 recognized by the Programmer?

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  • Hello,

    Steps you followed looks fine, it should work. Can you follow the steps once again? Please update the connectivity bridge firmware first, while doing this you should keep the swith 2 (SW2) on nrf52 side. And don't power the thingy91 using any cable while updating(if you did that). after updating the firmware thingy should start blinking.

    Kind Regards,

    Abhijith

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  • Hello,

    Steps you followed looks fine, it should work. Can you follow the steps once again? Please update the connectivity bridge firmware first, while doing this you should keep the swith 2 (SW2) on nrf52 side. And don't power the thingy91 using any cable while updating(if you did that). after updating the firmware thingy should start blinking.

    Kind Regards,

    Abhijith

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