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Thank you so much for buying Flipper Zero! We're excited for you to explore all the possibilities this device offers and can't wait to hear about the amazing things you'll accomplish with it. Enjoy your new Flipper Zero!



Power on your Flipper Zero by pressing and holding the %back%BACK button for 3 seconds.

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<div class="dead flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header">If your Flipper Zero doesn't power on</div> Your Flipper Zero may have a fully drained battery. To power it on, simply plug in the USB charging cable, and the device will turn on automatically. <br> <br> In case your Flipper Zero fails to turn on even after charging, try pressing and holding the %left%<b>LEFT</b> and %back%<b>BACK</b> buttons for 5 seconds. <br> <br> If your Flipper Zero is still not turning on, follow the steps described in <a href="https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/firmware-update/firmware-recovery" onclick="next.router.push('https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/firmware-update/firmware-recovery')"><u>Firmware recovery</u></a>.</div>





Rebooting

If your Flipper Zero freezes while in use, press and hold the %left%LEFT and %back%BACK buttons for 5 seconds to reboot the device.

<video autoplay muted loop playsinline style="width: 100%; margin: 0 !important;" src="https://cdn.flipperzero.one/Flipper_Zero_simple_reboot_5sec_compressed.mp4"></video><div class="text-center mt-2.5 text-gray-400 pb-5">If your Flipper Zero freezes—reboot it</div>



<div class="info flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header"></div> Flipper Zero can be rebooted into different modes, including recovery mode. To find out more about the types of reboot, visit <a href="https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/reboot" onclick="next.router.push('https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/reboot')"><u>Reboot</u></a>.</div>





<div class="info flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header"></div> Flipper Zero doesn’t come with a microSD card, so you'll need to purchase one separately.</div>



The microSD card stores various types of data, such as keys, cards, remotes, databases, and more. Flipper Zero supports microSD cards of up to 256 GB, but a 4 GB microSD card is sufficient to store all the necessary data. Keep in mind that the process of mounting a microSD card with a high storage capacity may require additional time.

For more information, visit the MicroSD card setup page.

<video autoplay muted loop playsinline style="width: 100%; margin: 0 !important;" src="https://cdn.flipperzero.one/Flipper_Sd_Mount3_compressed.mp4"></video><div class="text-center mt-2.5 text-gray-400 pb-5">Insert the microSD card pins up</div>



Unlike modern smartphones and computers that use a high-speed SDIO interface, Flipper Zero uses a slower energy-efficient SPI interface. Despite being slower than SDIO, Flipper Zero's SPI interface can read data at almost 400 KB per second, which is sufficient for the device's tasks.

<div class="warning flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header">Use a high-quality microSD card</div> It is important to use high-quality, branded microSD cards such as <b>SanDisk</b>, <b>Kingston</b>, <b>Samsung</b>, or others to ensure the proper performance of your Flipper Zero. Using low-quality microSD cards may not only result in poor performance but can also brick or even <b>damage your device</b>.</div>



If the card mounting failed

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Not all microSD cards function immediately after insertion



In case you see the message above on the screen after inserting the microSD card, it may be due to one of the following reasons:

  • The microSD card doesn’t have an SPI interface. -> Try using a different microSD card.

  • The microSD card has a file system other than FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT. -> Format the microSD card.

  • There is no file system on the microSD card. -> Format the microSD card.

  • The microSD card is damaged. -> Try using a different microSD card.



<div class="warning flipper-callout"> <div class="callout-header">Insert a microSD card before updating your Flipper Zero</div> It is important to insert the microSD card into your Flipper Zero before updating the firmware, as the device stores its databases there. For more information, visit <a href="https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/sd-card" onclick="next.router.push('https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/sd-card')"><u>MicroSD card setup</u>.</div>

See Also
Flipper Zero Tutorial 2024: Best Beginner's Guide (Easy Steps)Controls - Flipper Zero - DocumentationBuilding an app for Flipper Zero, part 1: Getting started



The Flipper Zero firmware is under active development and changes frequently. We recommend updating the firmware of your Flipper Zero to the latest version right away.

You can update your Flipper Zero via the Flipper Mobile App or qFlipper:

📱Update via Flipper Mobile App

🖥️ Update via qFlipper

With the Flipper Mobile App, you can update your Flipper Zero via Bluetooth. The application is available on iOS and Android:

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Connecting to Flipper Zero

After you downloaded the Flipper Mobile App and activated Bluetooth on your phone, connect the mobile application to your Flipper Zero:

1

Activate Bluetooth on your Flipper Zero by following these steps:

1) Go to Main Menu -> Settings -> Bluetooth.

2) Set Bluetooth to ON.

2

In the Flipper Mobile App, tap Connect.

3

On the next page, next to the detected Flipper Zero's name, tap Connect.

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You can connect Flipper Zero to your phone via Bluetooth



4

In the Flipper Mobile App, enter the pairing code displayed on the Flipper Zero screen.

5

Tap Pair to finalize pairing.



Updating Flipper Zero via the Flipper Mobile App

To update your Flipper Zero via the Flipper Mobile App, do the following:

1

In the Main Menu tab, tap the Update button.

2

Tap the Update button to confirm the action.

The update process via the Flipper Mobile App usually takes 2-3 minutes.



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You can update your Flipper Zero via the Flipper Mobile App



qFlipper is a desktop application that allows you to update your Flipper Zero via a USB cable. The qFlipper application is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. To install the qFlipper application on your computer, do the following:

1

Download the qFlipper installation file for your operating system.

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You can also download qFlipper on the Flipper Zero Firmware update page.

2

Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions for your operating system.

%windows%Windows

%mac%macOS

%linux%Linux

For Windows, the qFlipper application is compatible with Windows 10 and 11 only.



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qFlipper is available on Windows





The qFlipper application is compatible with macOS version 10.14 or later. The application is optimized forM1Apple SiliconMacs.

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qFlipper is available on macOS





For Linux, the qFlipper application is downloaded in the AppImage format. Before running the application on Linux, you need to make the application executable:

Using the GUI

1

In the file manager, right-click the downloaded file.

2

Go to Properties -> Permissions.

3

Click the ‘Allow executing file as program’ checkbox if you are using a Nautilus-based file manager (Files, Nemo, Caja), or click the ‘Is executable’ checkbox if you are using Dolphin, or change the ‘Execute’ drop-down list to ‘Anyone’ if you are using PCManFM.

4

Close the dialog.

5

Double-click on the AppImage file to run.



Using the Terminal

1

Open the Terminal.

2

Change to the directory containing the AppImage file.

3

Make the AppImage executable:chmod+xfilename.AppImage.

4

Run the AppImage:./filename.AppImage.



Set up udev rules

After making the application executable via the GUI or Terminal, you'll need to set up udev rules in order to use qFlipper as a normal user:

./qFlipper-x86_64.AppImage rules install [/optional/path/to/rules/dir]

Updating Flipper Zero via qFlipper

To update your Flipper Zero via the qFlipper application, do the following:

1

Connect your Flipper Zero to your computer via a USB cable.

2

On your computer, run the qFlipper application.

3

In the qFlipper application, go to the Advanced controls tab and click UPDATE.

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Update your Flipper Zero via qFlipper



For additional information regarding the firmware update steps, visit Firmware update.



Once you update your Flipper Zero, you can modify system settings, such as choosing a left-handed mode, setting your preferred units for measurements, and selecting your time and date formats by going to Main Menu -> Settings -> System.

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Customize your Flipper Zero system settings





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MicroSD card setup

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Firmware update

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Pet dolphin

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Power

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Reboot

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Controls

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Settings

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Flipper Zero tech specs



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