Open Cricut Sync and you will get a message that the device is not connected to the computer.

Make sure the machine is not connected to the computer.

Download and install the Cricut Sync software – available to Facebook Group Members.

Group members can see a video of how to do this by clicking here.

In the software, select the machine you are using under Step 3.If they start up then it didn’t work and you need to turn it off and try again Make sure that the roller bars do not engage.Press and hold down the stop button first, then ALSO press and hold the power button (hold both down at the same time for about 6 seconds). Once the machine beeps and the lights come on, then you are in the correct mode and can release the buttons.

To get into Firmware mode you will need to begin with the machine powered OFF.Put the machine in Firmware mode (these instructions are also found in the software):.In Cricut DesignStudio Click on the Help tab a dropdown list will appear.Connect your machine to the computer using a standard printer cable or Cricut USB cable.

Once installed launch the program and select ‘Continue Using Trial Mode’.

Then Save/Run the downloaded file to install DesignStudio software on your computer.

Requests for access to the drive are sent to an un-monitored email for this reason. *Please Note Downloads are limited to members of our Facebook Group Only.*

Download and install Cricut Design Studio (Trial Version) – available to Facebook Group Members.

When doing the update, please be sure that you do not have any cartridges in your machine and that your computer does not go to sleep during the update. U pdating Machine Firmware in Cricut DesignStudio (Expression, Personal, Create, Cake and Cake Mini)

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