We’ve just rolled out a major update packed with features to make flashing Meshtastic devices smoother and more powerful than ever. Get ready for more control, flexibility, and visibility during your updates!
What’s New in Meshtastic Support:
Your Firmware, Your Rules: Custom Repos!
Recommended Starting Points:
github.com/meshtastic/firmware: The official, stable builds.github.com/whywilson/meshtastic-firmware: Wilson’s beta builds – get bleeding-edge features like the Virtual Keyboard early.github.com/csrutil/meshtastic-releases: Crsutil’s builds – essential for enhanced CJK language support (Chinese, Japanese, Korean).

Pick Your Device & Flavor

Tune the Data Flow: Packet Control
Flashing a RAK device vs. a T-Echo? We get it, they handle data differently. Now you can specify the exact Number Of Packets used during the transfer. Dial it in for optimal speed and reliability on your specific hardware.
Recommend Packet values on some devices
| Device Name | Number Of Packets | DFU Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Heltec T114 | 8 | 1KB/s |
| GAT562 (BL 0.4.5 Required) | 100 | 9KB/s |
| Seeed Wio Tracker L1 (BL 0.4.5 Required) | 100 | 9KB/s |
| Seeed Wio Tracker L1 (BL 0.4.5 Required) | 100 | 9KB/s |
Signal Check: Live RSSI
Wondering if your phone is close enough? Now you can see the Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI) in real-time for your connected device. A stronger signal means a smoother update!

See the Journey: Detailed DFU Progress
No more guessing what’s happening! The upgrade process now clearly shows its current state:
Connecting > Initializing > Uploading firmware > Validating > DFU Complete

DFU Speedometer: Stats You Want
- Current Transfer Speed: See real-time KB/s.
- Progress Percentage: Clear visual indicator.
- Progress Bar: Visual representation of how far along you are.
- Time Remaining: An estimated countdown until completion (much better than just waiting!).

Ready to flash? Grab the latest MTools BLE App update and experience the most flexible and transparent Meshtastic firmware management yet. Happy Meshing!

