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Firmware serves as the backbone of any device, dictating its functionality and performance. Regular firmware updates are crucial for ensuring optimal operation and addressing potential issues. Here's how you can keep your Phrozen printer up-to-date and operating at its best:   

 

1. Importance of Firmware Updates:

Firmware is like the brain of your printer, controlling its hardware components and ensuring smooth operation. By staying current with firmware updates, you can unlock new features, improve print quality, and enhance overall performance.

 

2. Firmware Update Instructions:

Each Phrozen printer model may require a different process for firmware updates. Follow these step-by-step instructions tailored to your specific printer model:

After successfully installing the firmware update, please be sure to re-calibrate the Z axis on your printer

Arco FDM

Please use a USB with at least 8 GB and Format the USB.

The firmware update for Arco FDM can be done in steps below:

  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 4096 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 8GB, or 16GB is recommend).
  2. Download the firmware file to your PC and unzip the file.
  3. Save the phrozen_dev folder from the unzipped file to the root folder of USB.
  4. Insert the USB into the printer and wait for 5-6 seconds for the printer to detect the USB drive. (USB icon will appear on the top right corner if the printer successfully detects the USB).
  5. Go to the Settings options on your printer and select "Update".
  6. After the “Update Completed” notification appears, remove the USB.
  7. Restart your printer manually. It will take some time for the printer to restart.
  8. After restarting the printer, go to the Settings again and select Calibration, then perform actions such as Auto-leveling and Resonance Compensation in sequence.

Before the "Update complete" notification appears, do not unplug the USB drive, power off, or restart the device.

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mighty Revo 16K Upgrade Kit

Be aware not to install Sonic Mighty 16K Upgrade Kit firmware on the Sonic Mighty Revo 14K, or Sonic Mighty Revo 14K without 16K Upgrade Kit installed.

The firmware update for Mighty Revo 16K Upgrade Kit can be done in steps below:

  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 2048/4096 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB is recommend).
  2. Download the firmware file to your PC and unzip the .rar file.
  3. Save the files in the root folder of USB.
  4. Turn OFF your printer.
  5. Then plug in the USB and turn your printer ON.
  6. When you turn on the printer, an update for bin file shall take place automatically.
  7. Once the update finish, remove the USB drive and the update is now complete.

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mighty Revo

The firmware update for Sonic Mighty Revo 14K & Sonic Mega 8K V2 can be done in 5 steps:
[STEP 1] - Save the firmware files to a formatted USB drive
[STEP 2] - Turn OFF the printer and plug in the USB Drive
[STEP 3] - Turn the printer on and it shall auto-update the 'ChituUpgrade.bin" file
[STEP 4] - If the RBF version is older than "xxxx/V1.04/xxxx", then press the file "xxxxx.RBF" on the touch panel. If your current firmware already includes the RBF vesion V1.04, please skip this step.
[STEP 5] - Optional: If the Pump & Fill feature is not installed, you can manually run the app.bin file and the update will start automatically
[STEP 6] - Once completed, remove the USB and restart the printer again.
[STEP 7] - Make sure to delete all the firmware files from the USB.

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mega 8K V2

The firmware update for Sonic Mighty Revo 14K & Sonic Mega 8K V2 can be done in 5 steps:
[STEP 1] - Save the firmware files to a formatted USB drive
[STEP 2] - Turn OFF the printer and plug in the USB Drive
[STEP 3] - Turn the printer on and it shall auto-update the 'ChituUpgrade.bin" file
[STEP 4] - If the RBF file is out of date, press the file "xxxxx.RBF" on the touch panel
[STEP 5] - Optional: If the Pump & Fill feature is not installed, you can manually run the app.bin file and the update will start automatically
[STEP 6] - Once completed, remove the USB and restart the printer again.
[STEP 7] - Make sure to delete all the firmware files from the USB.

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mega 8K S (With Pump & Fill Unit)

Watch the instructional video (Demo Purpose) - Sonic Mega 8K S_Update and Refresh the Firmware

The firmware update for Sonic Mega 8K S can be done in 5 steps:
[STEP 1] - Save the firmware files to a formatted USB drive
[STEP 2] - Press the file "FPGA_xxxx.RBF" on the touch panel to update
[STEP 3] - Press the file "app.bin" on the touch panel to update
[STEP 4] - Reboot the printer, and the rest of the update will start automatically
[STEP 5] - Press the file "Phrozen_Mega8K S.gcode" on the touch panel to update

[STEP 1]
  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 2048/4096 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB is required)
  2. Download the firmware file to your PC and unzip the .rar file
  3. Save the four files in the root folder of the USB.
  4. Turn on your printer, wait until the interface is running, then plug the USB drive into the printer
[STEP 2]
  1. On the touch panel's homepage, tap Print > FPGA_xxxx.RBF > Go
  2. Waiting for a progress bar to finish
  3. "FPGA update" is completed > OK
[STEP 3]
  1. On the touch panel's homepage, tap Print > app.bin > Go
  2. Waiting for a progress bar to finish.
  3. "app.bin" is completed > OK
[STEP 4]
  1. Keep the USB plugged in and restart the printer
  2. "Phrozen System Update" is displayed on the touch panel, and wait for a progress bar to finish
[STEP 5]
  1. On the touch panel's homepage, tap Print > Mega8K S.gcode > Go
  2. "Mega8K S.gcode" is completed > OK
  3. Remove the USB drive
  4. Done

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mega 8K S (Without Pump & Fill Unit)

The firmware update for Sonic Mega 8K S can be done in 5 steps:
[STEP 1] - Save the firmware files to a formatted USB drive
[STEP 2] - Press the file "FPGA_xxxx.RBF" file on the touch panel to update
[STEP 3] - Reboot the printer, and the rest of the update will start automatically
[STEP 4] - Press the file "Phrozen_Mega8K S.gcode" on the touch panel to update

[STEP 1]
  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 2048/4096 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB is required)
  2. Download the firmware file to your PC and unzip the .rar file
  3. Save the three files in the root folder of the USB.
  4. Turn on your printer, wait until the interface is running, then plug the USB drive into the printer
[STEP 2]
  1. On the touch panel's homepage, tap Print > FPGA_xxxx.RBF > Go
  2. Waiting for a progress bar to finish
  3. "FPGA update" is completed > OK
[STEP 3]
  1. Keep the USB plugged in and restart the printer
  2. "Phrozen System Update" is displayed on the touch panel, and wait for a progress bar to finish
[STEP 4]
  1. On the touch panel's homepage, tap Print > Mega8K S.gcode > Go
  2. "Phrozen_Mega8K S.gcode" is completed > OK
  3. Remove the USB drive
  4. Done

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mighty 8K．12K Upgrade Kit．Sonic Mighty 12K

Watch the instructional video - Sonic Mighty 8K - Firmware Update

The firmware update for Sonic Mighty 8K．12K Upgrade Kit can be done in 3 steps:
[STEP 1] - Save the unzipped firmware files to a formatted USB drive
[STEP 2] - Press the file "FPGA_vxxxx.RBF" on the touch panel to update
[STEP 3] - Reboot the printer, and the rest of the update will start automatically

[STEP 1]
  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 2048/4096 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB is required)
  2. Download the firmware file to your PC and unzip the .rar file
  3. Save the files "FPGA_vxxxx.RBF" & "ChituUpgrade.bin" in the root folder of USB.
  4. Turn on your printer, wait until the interface is running, then plug the USB drive into the printer
[STEP 2]
  1. On the touch panel's homepage, tap Print > USB > FPGA_vxxxx.RBF > Update > Update
  2. "phrozen FPGA Update" is displayed on the touch panel and waits for a progress bar to finish
  3. "FPGA update" is completed > OK
[STEP 3]
  1. Keep the USB plugging and restart the printer
  2. "phrozen System Update" is displayed on the touch panel, and wait for a progress bar to finish
  3. The printer reboots, and you may set up your printer or skip the steps
  4. Select USB File, and delete the firmware files
  5. Remove the USB drive
  6. Done

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mini 8K S．Sonic Mini 8K．Sonic Mega 8K．Sonic Mighty 4K．Sonic Mini 4K．Sonic 4K

Watch the instructional video - Sonic Mini 8K S - Firmware Update

  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 2048 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB is suggested)
  2. Select a firmware file for your model from the table below, download and unzip the file
  3. Save all files in the root folder of the formatted USB
  4. Turn off your printer, then plug the USB drive into your printer
  5. Turn on the printer
  6. The firmware will update automatically
  7. The printer beeps a few times when it finishes
  8. Remove the USB drive
  9. Done

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mini (For Old Touch Panel Version)

Watch the instructional video - Sonic Mini - Firmware Update

  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 2048/4096 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB is suggested)
  2. Select a firmware file for your model from the table below, download and unzip the file
  3. Save all files in the root folder of the formatted USB
  4. Turn off your printer, then plug the USB drive into your printer
  5. Turn on the printer
    a. On the touch panel's homepage, tap PRINT
    b. Tap "2-ALFPGA_P202_CTB_TWP_STANDBY_NEW_2.CBD"
    c. Tap GO and wait for a progress bar to finish > CONFIRM
    d. Tap "update.TWP" > GO > CONFIRM 
  6. Unplug the USB drive
  7. Done

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Sonic Mini (For New Touch Panel Version)

Watch the instructional video - Sonic Mini - Firmware Update

  1. Format a USB to FAT32 and set the allocation to 2048/4096 bytes
    ( USB 2.0 with 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB is suggested)
  2. Select a firmware file for your model from the table below, download and unzip the file
  3. Copy all unzipped files onto the USB drive’s root page.
  4. Insert the USB drive into the printer.
  5. Turn on the printer.
  6. The printer will automatically update files.
  7. Once the update is complete, remove the USB drive and reboot the printer.
  8. Done

When complete, format the USB drive to prevent the update to other firmware and causing printer failure.

Transform Series．Shuffle Series． Make

  1. Download the following software
  2. Format the SD card with SD Formatter. (Watch tutorial video)
  3. Select a firmware file for your model from the table below, download and unzip the file
  4. Write the IMG file into your formatted SD card with Disk Imager
  5. Insert the SD card into your printer
  6. Turn on the printer
  7. Done

Make sure you download the firmware update specifically for your printer model. Installing inappropriate firmware may render the printer unusable.

 

Download the latest firmware

Find your printer model, and click on the icon ↧ to download the firmware file

Printer Version

Download

 Release Date
Arco FDM

V163

 ↧ July 15, 2025 
Sonic Mighty Revo 16K Upgrade Kit

V108

 ↧ Jun 9, 2025
Sonic Mega 8K V2

V114

 ↧ Jan 23, 2025
Sonic Mighty Revo

V146

 ↧ Apr 28, 2025
Sonic Mega 8K S

V116

(Users with Pump & Fill Unit)

 ↧ Jun 27, 2024

V116

(Users without Pump & Fill Unit)

 ↧ Jun 27, 2024

Sonic Mighty 12K/

12K Upgrade Kit

 V107 ↧ Nov 27, 2023
Sonic Mini 8K S V3220 ↧ Jan 17, 2025
Sonic Mighty 8K V149 ↧ Jun 27, 2024

Sonic Mini 8K

 

** To check your mainboard version, click here

 V465
(For New Mainboard)		 ↧ Jan 02, 2024
V466
(For Old Mainboard)		 ↧ Jan 02, 2024
Sonic Mega 8K V451 ↧ Apr 29, 2022
Sonic Mighty 4K V444 ↧ Oct 20, 2021
Sonic Mini 4K V444 ↧ Oct 20, 2021

 

Sonic Mini

 

** To check your touch panel version, click here

-

(For Old Touch Panel)

 ↧ Jul 12, 2022

 - 

(For New Touch Panel)

 ↧ Jul 12, 2022
Transform Standard - ↧ Sep 10, 2020
Transform Dual 5.5” - ↧ Feb 05, 2020
Transform Fast V292 ↧ Sep 30, 2020
Transform Fast 8.9” V296 ↧ Oct 20, 2020
Shuffle 4K V296 ↧ Aug 20, 2020
Shuffle Lite V296 ↧ Sep 04, 2020
Shuffle XL 2019 V296 ↧ Sep 04, 2020
Shuffle 2019 V296 ↧ Sep 04, 2020
Shuffle XL 2018 4K Kit V13 ↧ Sep 04, 2020
Shuffle XL 2018 50hz ↧ Sep 04, 2020
35hz ↧ Sep 04, 2020
Shuffle 2018 - ↧ Sep 04, 2020
Make Mono 4K Kit - ↧ Nov 03, 2020

 

 

Release Notes

Here are the release notes of the firmware for Phrozen printers

Printer Version Release Date What's new
Sonic Mega 8K V2 V114 Jan 24, 2025
  • Fixed network sending issues
  • Addressed updating sequence error
Sonic Mighty Revo V146 Apr 28, 2025
  • Adjusted acceleration
V145 (beta) Jan 03, 2025
  • Adjusted acceleration
V141 Sep 24, 2024
  • Fixed heater interface prompt.
  • Improved retracting speed for the initial layer when foreign object detection is disabled.
  • Resolved issue with .gcode print completion display.
  • Addressed shifting/flashing problems with complex images.
  • Fixed prompt issue after FPGA update.
  • Updated and improved UI.
V138 Jul 29, 2024
  • Fixed the WiFi Feature Compatibility
  • Added time-lapse
  • Added the option to retain Z-settings when factory resetting
  • Fixed first-time Z-calibration bug
  • Fixed multi-language display error during printing/finished printing
  • Fixed status icon bug when USB is not plugged in
  • Fixed unbinding mobile app error
  • Fixed multi-language display overlay error
  • Fixed translation errors
V127 May 2, 2024
  • Fixed some UI Prompts
  • Optimize the Pump & Fill-Automated Resin Feeder's operation
Sonic Mega 8K S V116 Jun 27, 2024
  • Fixed UI Layout Issues
  • Language Translation Corrections
V115 May 10, 2024
  • Optimization of User Interface
V110 Nov 27, 2023
  • Optimize the fan's operation
  • Optimize the Pump & Fill-Automated Resin Feeder's operation
12K Upgrade Kit V107 Nov 27, 2023
  • Optimize the user interface of the LCD test
  • Fix the Z-axis operation issue
  • Fix the Internet-transferring issue
Sonic Mini 8K S v3220 Jan 17, 2025
  • Fixed LCD display bugs.
  • Corrected translations.
V3218 Jul 31, 2023
  • Corrected the prompt for terminating a print
V3214 May 18, 2023
  • Addressed the issue of inconsistent exposure time during printing
Sonic Mighty 8K V149 Jun 27, 2024
  • Fixed Intereface during Printing
V148 Nov 16, 2023
  • Support high-speed printing
  • .PRZ file format available
  • Multi-slicing available
  • Fix the Z-axis operation issue
  • Fix the Internet-transferring issue
V140 June 07, 2023
  • Fix password-less Wi-Fi connection issue.
  • Resolve error log export and missing log file problem.
  • Adjust standby time to 10-180s, disable ON-OFF feature.
  • Fix startup animation freeze.
V136b Dec 29, 2022
  • Adjusting QR code
  • Slicer Bug Fix
V135b Dec 27, 2022
  • Adding SN code (for camera APP)
  • Adding Breathing mode for screen off
  • Two-stage lifting function after printing complete 
  • Adjusting the startup page process for the first boot
  • Wifi passwords can be 8-64 characters
  • Fixed a bug with the WIFI connection
  • Translation adjustment
  • Optimizing the estimated print time function
  • And other optimization
V126 Aug 09, 2022
  • Frozen/ Darkened screen issue fixed during the initial setup
  • Z-axis movement bug removed in the manual mode
  • Non-stopping fan issue resolved after printing
  • Various bug fixes
Sonic Mini 8K
(For Old Mainboard)		 V466 Jan 2, 2024
  • Support high-speed printing
  • .PRZ file format available
V453 Jul 28, 2022
  • Fixed a bug with Z-axis calibration
Sonic Mini 8K
(For New Mainboard)		 V465 Jan 2, 2024
  • Support high-speed printing
  • .PRZ file format available
Sonic Mega 8K V451 Apr 29, 2022
  • General enhancements

 

 

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