Important things to know beforehand
- It's recommended to connect your device with the USB cable for the upgrade.
- Ensure that the power supply, the internet, and the USB connection are secured during the upgrade.
- Keep your computer in an active state during the upgrade. Do not let your computer go into sleep, hibernate, or shut down state.
- Do not turn off xTool F1 Ultra or disconnect its touchscreen controller or other accessories during the upgrade.
Upgrade the firmware
(1) Ensure that your computer is connected to the internet. Open xTool Studio, then connect xTool F1 Ultra via USB cable.
(2) Click the
icon> Device settings to enter the device settings page.

(3) On the Basic info tab page, click Check for updates under Firmware version. If a new firmware version is available, proceed to update the firmware.

Note:
- After you click Upgrade, the firmware installation package will be downloaded and automatically installed.
- During firmware installation, xTool F1 Ultra will be disconnected for a while and reconnected when the installation is complete.
(4) After the firmware is updated, select Device settings on the left, then click Homing to perform Z-axis homing.

(5) When Z-axis homing is complete, press the power switch on xTool F1 Ultra to turn off the device. Then, press the power switch again to restart xTool F1 Ultra.

How to deal with firmware upgrade failure
- Check the firmware version
The software may prompt you that the firmware update fails, even though the update actually succeeds. To check if an update succeeds, view the firmware version on the touchscreen to know if it is the latest version.

Note: You can also restart xTool Studio and view the firmware version in Device settings > Basic info > Firmware version.
- Check the network
If there is a network exception, repair the network and try to update the firmware again. - Check the device connection
Ensure that the device is stably connected to xTool Studio through the USB cable. If the device is disconnected, reconnect through the USB and try to update the firmware again.
Note: Using the USB cable to connect the device to xTool Studio provides a more stable connection. Wi-Fi connection may be interrupted due to an unstable network.
- Check the computer status and the power supply for xTool F1 Ultra
The firmware update may fail if:
- The computer goes into sleep or hibernation mode.
- The computer is turned off.
- xTool F1 Ultra is disconnected from the power supply.
To avoid this, check your computer settings and the power supply. Ensure that the computer stays active and the power supply is stable. Then, try to update the firmware again.