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QMK Firmware Update Tutorial (Windows)

Using V5 Max ANSI Knob as an example.

1. Click "Connect"

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2. Click your keyboard name

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3. Click "Connect"

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4. Click "Next"

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5. Click "Download Toolbox"

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6. Waiting for download to complete

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7. Open containing folder

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8. Right-click the file "driver", then click "Run as administrator"

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9. Click "Tools" in the top-left corner, then click "Install Drivers"

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10. Click "Yes"

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11. Wait for the process to complete

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12. Click "Next"

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13. Unplug the cable

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14. Hold "esc" and plug the cable back in

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15. Click "Match device"

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16. Click "STM32 BOOTLOADER" and "Connect"

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17. Click "Flash Firmware"

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18. Wait for the update to complete — a success message will appear.

Do not disconnect the keyboard during the process.

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Here is the video tutorial: