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MSP430G2553: Error initializing emulator: A firmware update is required for the MSP430 Debug Interface (MSP-FET430UIF / MSP-FET / eZ-FET). Click the "Update" button to update the firmware and launch your debug session (this may require several up

Part Number: MSP430G2553

Tool/software:

Hello, when I try to upload a code this error appears, I do what it says and I try to update the firmware but it freezes and repeats the error, then a bug starts. I'm using a launchpad, it's brand new

  • You can try hitting the "Ignore" button when that message box comes up. (I've found that those updates are rarely critical.)

    The previous attempt(s) may or may not have left the ezFET firmware operable, but it's a quick experiment, and it might get you going.

    I have to defer to others on how to make the update succeed.

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