Can not update ArduRover firmware from V4.4.0 to V4.5.0

ArduRover Rover 4.0
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The install firmware prompt mentioned in the instructions we got during previous updates, does not appear anymore. The disconnected MP almost immediately starts looking for a heartbeat and comports. When I connect the Pixhawk the ‘New Firmware-Rover 4.5.0 Pls upgrade’ message appears again.

Are the instructions on https://ardupilot.org/planner/docs/common-loading-firmware-onto-pixhawk.html not up-to-date?

I also tried the ’ Custom Firmware Build Server’ method. Same result.

Mission Planner 1.3.81
Pixhawk 2.4.8
Platform fmuv3

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You can try a few things:

  • QGC.
  • Pixhawk reset button.
  • Disconnect all cables from the Pixhawk, to minimize consumption.
  • A different PC.

BTW, for Pixhawk perhaps Pixhawk1 firmware is more appropiate (or see hwdef.dat’s).

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Thanks for the advice!
Disconnecting all cables did not help.
However, updating the firmware with QGroundControl (ArduPilot) was very easy.