nRF Util v7.1.0

Upgrading the modem firmware of a Nordic Thingy:91 over MCUBoot serial recovery

The traits mcuBoot and modem indicate that the Nordic Thingy:91™ supports modem upgrades over MCUBoot serial recovery.

Download the nRF9160 System in Package (SiP) modem firmware from Nordic Thingy:91 Downloads.

  1. List the devices connected to the system by running the following:
    nrfutil device list --traits mcuboot,modem
  2. Put the Nordic Thingy:91 in application serial recovery mode by holding in the SW3 button while powering it off and on.
  3. Upgrade the modem firmware by running:
    nrfutil device program --firmware mfw_nrf9160_1.3.3.zip --serial-number THINGY91_xxxxxxxxxxxx