Firmware Update Guide

Step-by-step instructions to update your PWDSTK device firmware. Follow the guide below for your operating system.

macOS Update Instructions

1 Connect Your Device

Connect your PWDSTK device to your Mac using the Type-C cable. Make sure the cable is properly connected to both the device and your computer.

PWDSTK device connected via Type-C
2 Open Update Page in Chrome

Open Google Chrome browser and navigate to the firmware update page. Click the "Select Device & Enter Update Mode" button. If your device has an encryption key, enter your password to unlock first.

Chrome browser with update page
3 Select Your Device

In the popup window, select your PWDSTK device from the list, then click the "Connect" button to proceed.

Device selection window
4 Wait for Countdown

The page will display a countdown: 3 → 2 → 1. Wait for the countdown to complete. You will see the message: "Device is ready. Click the button again to confirm."

Countdown display
5 Start Flashing

Click the green button: "ISP Device Found: Click to Flash" to begin the firmware update process.

ISP Device Found button
6 Connect Again

In the popup window, select your device again and click "Connect". If you see a failure message, refresh the page and repeat the previous steps.

Reconnect device
7 Wait for Update to Complete

The black status box will display "Erasing and writing..." and the green progress bar will show the update progress. Do not disconnect the device during this process!

Progress bar showing update
8 Update Complete!

When finished, the status box will display: "Success! Device has rebooted." Congratulations! Your device firmware has been updated successfully. You can now return to the Device Manager page for editing.

Success message

Windows 10/11 Update Instructions

9 Download and Install Software

First, connect your device to your computer using the Type-C cable or a USB-A adapter. Then download and open the update software:

Download PwdStk V1.1

Windows download
10 Run the Software

If you see a "Security Warning" prompt, click the "Run" button to proceed.

Security warning
11 Update Prompt (if applicable)

If your device firmware version is too old, you will see an update prompt. Click the "Update" button to begin.

Update prompt
12 Automatic Update

The software will detect your device and begin the automatic update process. Follow the on-screen instructions to restart your device when prompted.

Automatic update
13 Reconnect Device

After restarting, reopen the software. It will prompt you to connect your device.

Reconnect device
14 Edit and Manage

Once connected successfully, the software will read all data from your device. You can now use the software to edit and manage your passwords and information. On Windows, you can also use Device Manager via Chrome browser to edit and manage your device content. All done! Your device is now up to date with the latest firmware.

Device management interface
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