--- title: Firmware update slug: zero/video-game-module/firmware-update description: Learn how to update Video Game Module firmware via Flipper Zero image: https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/HzNYacX4HfZLC1t_wq63M_firmwareupdateprev.png docTags: createdAt: 2024-01-09T12:46:01.474Z --- ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-gkl_lFYaU7gB6qPCAZoWG-20241025-133435.png) We’ll be releasing firmware updates for the Video Game Module. To install them, you’ll need to use the [Video Game Module Tool ](https://lab.flipper.net/apps/video_game_module_tool)from our Apps Catalog. On this page, you’ll learn how to update module firmware via Flipper Zero. *** # Installing the Video Game Module Tool The first step to updating your module firmware is installing the app on your Flipper Zero: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem On your smartphone, open the **Flipper Mobile App**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Apps**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-hicgfikInOWp4YgDcxyHv-20241009-175210.jpg) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap the **Search** icon, then type **Video Game Module Tool**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-8WBeXSuCrRZUm2iViuMav-20241009-175701.jpg) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Once the app is found, tap the **INSTALL** button. ::: :::: *** # Video Game Module Tool menu In the Video Game Module Tool, you can install official or custom firmware on the module. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/M4wI1VDM8J76HqsxP97dM_image.png) - **Install Official Firmware:** installs the latest official firmware on the module (official firmware comes bundled with the app). - **Install Firmware from File:** installs custom firmware on the module from a file (custom firmware needs to be transferred to Flipper Zero manually). To learn more about how to install custom firmware, visit [Custom firmware](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/video-game-module/custom-firmware). *** # Installing the official module firmware To update the module firmware for the first time, do the following: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect the Video Game Module to your Flipper Zero. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your Flipper Zero, go to **Main Menu -> Apps -> Tools -> Video Game Module Tool**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the app, select the **Install Official Firmware** option. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Confirm installation by pressing **Install**%right%. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Once the module firmware is installed, you’ll see a message: **Video Game Module Updated**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/26N5YzupInqv3ni0on3vC_monosnap-miro-2024-01-23-14-42-08.jpg) ::: :::: ## What if a firmware update is available? :::Iframe{iframeHeight="500" code="
Update the Video Game Module Tool app before updating the module firmware
If you want to update the firmware of your Video Game Module, you must first update the Video Game Module Tool app on your Flipper Zero. Only after that can you install the firmware on the module. To learn if a firmware update is available, check the Changelog of the Video Game Module Tool in the Apps Catalog.
"} ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/6xZHjOKtodMcFhj6mtVuy_image.png) To install the latest official firmware on the Video Game Module, do the following: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem On your smartphone, open the [Flipper Mobile App](https://docs.flipper.net/zero/mobile-app). ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Apps**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap **Installed** to show all installed apps. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Find the Video Game Module Tool and tap the **UPDATE** button. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3GUDYkC5JgUWgo6RW8piO-5cpmZii-hWixyTrjutaw9-20241009-180016.jpg) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect the Video Game Module to your Flipper Zero. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your Flipper Zero, go to **Main Menu -> Apps -> Tools -> Video Game Module Tool**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the app, select the **Install Official Firmware** option. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Once the latest module firmware is installed, you’ll see a message: **Video Game Module Updated**. ::: ::::