Lingo 3 / Reader 3 firmware update

Lingo 3 and Reader 3 can be updated by two methods.

The easier and more convenient one ot "over-the-air", also known as OTA. This requires Wi-Fi to be on and connected to a network.

The alternative method is to connect the pen to a computer using the USB cable included in the box.

Any standard USB cable will work, but please be aware that some USB cables are only designed for use to charge a device. Such cable will NOT work.

Over-the-air (OTA)

Firmware is updated via Wi-Fi.

Step 1 - Connect pen to Wi-Fi

1. Press BACK button a few times until display shows the main menu.
2. Press M button to access quick menu.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to take you to Wi-Fi settings.
4. If Wi-Fi is off, tap the toggle in the upper right corner and set Wi-Fi to ON.
5. A list of networks show up. Scroll to find your preferred one and tap it.
6. You shall now be prompted to fill in a password. Use keyboard and enter password.
7. In upper right corner, tap to confirm and wait for Wi-Fi to connect.

Step 2 - trigger update

1. Press BACK button a few times until display shows the main menu.
2. Use touch or buttons to move far right on the screen to Settings.
3. Tap Settings (or press OK button).
4. Scroll down to System Settings - tap it, or press OK button.
5. Scroll down to Software upgrade, and select by tapping the screen or pressing OK button.
6. Confirm to upgrade.

NOTE: battery level needs to be over 50% to complete an update.

Watch OTA video

Using USB cable

Wi-Fi MUST be disconnected.

1. Connect the pen to your computer using the USB-C cable and select the U-Disk option on the pen.
   • The pen shall automatically show up as a portable disk on the computer. 
2. Download and unzip the LATEST SOFTWARE.
3. Copy the .BIN file to the pen U-Disk.
4. Eject the pen U-Disk from the computer.
5. On the pen, go to Settings\System Settings and select Software update.
6. Confirm to proceed with the update and wait for the pen to reboot.