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Expand Up @@ -39,10 +39,15 @@ Updating the Thingy:91 firmware using the Programmer app

To update the firmware on the Thingy:91 using the `Programmer app`_ in nRF Connect for Desktop, complete the steps listed on the `Programming Nordic Thingy prototyping platforms`_ page in the tool documentation.

Updating the Thingy:91 firmware using the Cellular Monitor app
==============================================================

To update the firmware on the Thingy:91 using the `Cellular Monitor app`_ in nRF Connect for Desktop, complete the steps listed on the `Programming Nordic Thingy:91 firmware`_ page in the tool documentation.

.. _thingy91_partition_layout:

Partition layout
----------------
================

When building firmware on Nordic Thingy:91, a static partition layout matching the factory layout is used.
This setup ensures that when you program the firmware through USB, it works correctly without updating the MCUboot bootloader.
Expand All @@ -62,97 +67,3 @@ Configure the partition layout using one of the following configuration options:
This allows the application to use a dynamic layout or define a custom static partition layout for the application.
You need a debugger to program Thingy:91 for the first time.
This is an :ref:`experimental <software_maturity>` feature.

Updating the Thingy:91 firmware using the Cellular Monitor app
==============================================================

To update the firmware on the Thingy:91 using the Cellular Monitor app, complete the following steps:

1. Install the `Cellular Monitor app`_ on the computer:

a. Go to `nRF Connect for Desktop Downloads <Download nRF Connect for Desktop_>`_.
#. Download and install nRF Connect for Desktop.
#. Open `nRF Connect for Desktop`_.
#. Find **Cellular Monitor** in the list of apps and click :guilabel:`Install`.

#. Open the `Cellular Monitor app`_.
#. Click :guilabel:`SELECT DEVICE` and select the Thingy:91 from the drop-down list.

.. figure:: images/cellularmonitor_selectdevice_thingy91.png
:alt: Cellular Monitor app - Select device

Cellular Monitor app - Select device

The drop-down text changes to the type of the selected device, with its SEGGER ID below the name.

#. Click :guilabel:`Program device` in the **ADVANCED OPTIONS** section.

.. figure:: images/cellularmonitor_programdevice_thingy91.png
:alt: Cellular Monitor app - Program device

Cellular Monitor app - Program device

The **Program sample app** window appears, displaying applications you can program to the Thingy:91.

#. Click :guilabel:`Select` in the **Asset Tracker V2** section.

.. figure:: images/cellularmonitor_selectassettracker.png
:alt: Cellular Monitor app - Select Asset Tracker V2

Cellular Monitor app - Select Asset Tracker V2

The **Program Modem Firmware (Optional)** window appears.

#. Click :guilabel:`Select` in the section for the latest modem firmware.

The **Program Mode Firmware (Optional)** window expands to display additional information.

.. figure:: images/cellularmonitor_enablemcuboot.png
:alt: Cellular Monitor app - Enable MCUboot

Cellular Monitor app - Enable MCUboot

#. Switch off the Thingy:91.
#. Press **SW3** while switching **SW1** to the **ON** position to enable MCUboot mode.
#. Click :guilabel:`Program` to program the modem firmware to the Thingy:91.
Do not unplug or turn off the device during this process.

When the process is complete, you see a success message.

If you see an error message, switch off the Thingy:91, enable MCUboot mode again, and click :guilabel:`Program`.

#. Click :guilabel:`Continue` to move to the next step.

The **Program Mode Firmware (Optional)** window changes to the **Program Asset Tracker V2** window.

#. Switch off the Thingy:91.
#. Press **SW3** while switching **SW1** to the **ON** position to enable MCUboot mode.
#. Click :guilabel:`Program` to program the application to the Thingy:91.
Do not unplug or turn off the device during this process.

When the process is complete, you see a success message.
Click :guilabel:`Close` to close the **Program Asset Tracker V2** window.

If you see an error message, switch off the Thingy:91, enable MCUboot mode again, and click :guilabel:`Program`.

#. Copy the :term:`Integrated Circuit Card Identifier (ICCID)` of the inserted micro-SIM.
This is required for activating the iBasis SIM when :ref:`thingy91_connect_to_cloud`.

If you have activated your iBasis SIM card before or are using a SIM card from a different provider, you can skip this step.

a. Click :guilabel:`Start` to begin the modem trace.
The button changes to :guilabel:`Stop` and is greyed out.
#. Click :guilabel:`Refresh dashboard` to refresh the information.

If the information does not load, switch the Thingy:91 off and on, select the device from the :guilabel:`SELECT DEVICE` drop-down, and click :guilabel:`Start` to begin the modem trace again.

#. Copy the ICCID by clicking on the **ICCID** label or the displayed ICCID number in the **Sim** section.

.. figure:: images/cellularmonitor_iccid.png
:alt: Cellular Monitor app - ICCID

Cellular Monitor app - ICCID

.. note::
The ICCID copied here has 20 digits.
When activating the SIM, you need to remove the last two digits so that it is 18 digits.
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.. _`Cellular Monitor app`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-cellularmonitor/page/index.html
.. _`Managing credentials`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-cellularmonitor/page/managing_credentials.html
.. _`Programming Nordic Thingy:91 firmware`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-cellularmonitor/page/programming_thingy91.html

.. _`Matter Quick Start app`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-matter-quickstart/page/index.html
.. _`Matter Cluster Editor app`: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/nrf-connect-matter-cluster-editor/page/index.html
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=========================

* Updated the title of the page about updating the Thingy:91 firmware using the Cellular Monitor app to :ref:`thingy91_update_firmware`.
* Removed the page about updating the Thingy:91 firmware using the Programmer app.
Its contents are now available in the app documentation on the `Programming Nordic Thingy prototyping platforms`_ page.

* Removed the page about updating the Thingy:91 firmware using the Programmer app and cellular app.
Contents are now available in the app documentation on the `Programming Nordic Thingy prototyping platforms`_ and `Programming Nordic Thingy:91 firmware`_ pages, respectively.
The :ref:`thingy91_partition_layout` section has been moved to the :ref:`thingy91_update_firmware` page.

Developing with Thingy:53
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