App guide for Android
Below you'll find a guide on how to update the firmware of your Danalock devices in the Danalock Toolbox app for Android.
Your devices don't need to be connected to an account to be updated in the Danalock Toolbox app. This means you can perform a manual firmware update even if you're not the owner or administrator of the lock.
If you have the Danalock V3 HomeKit version, you need to perform the update using the Danalock Toolbox app on an iOS device.
How to put the device in DFU mode
Before the device can be updated, it needs to be put in DFU mode.
Choose the device that you want to update manually to see how to put it into DFU mode:
If your Danalock device is stuck in DFU mode, you can skip this step.
Danalock V3 BT, BTZBE and BTZE (Bluetooth, Zigbee and Z-Wave)
To put your Danalock V3 in DFU:
- Remove one battery.
- Reinsert the battery while pressing the pinhole button with a paper clip or the pin tool included in the box.
- The LED will light up purple to indicate that the lock is in DFU mode.
Avoid using a needle, as it can damage the pinhole button.
Danapad
To put your Danapad in DFU:
- Remove one battery.
- Reinsert the battery while pressing the Unlock button on the Danapad.
- The Danapad will show a solid orange light to indicate that it is in DFU mode.
Danabridge
- Power off the Danabridge by unplugging it from the power adapter.
- Press the pinhole button on top of the Danabridge with a paper clip or the pin tool included in the box while plugging the Danabridge into the power adapter.
- The Danabridge will show a solid purple light to indicate that it is in DFU mode.
Universal Module V3
To put your Universal Module V3 in DFU:
- Power off the module.
- Press the button in the pinhole on the module with a paper clip or the pin tool included in the box while powering on the module.
- The Universal Module will show a solid purple light to indicate that it is in DFU mode.
How to update the device in the Danalock Toolbox app
When the device is in DFU mode, follow the guide below to perform the update.
- Download the Danalock Toolbox app from the Google Play Store by clicking the Play Store logo below.
- Open the Danalock Toolbox app and start the update.
Once you open the Danalock Toolbox app, it starts scanning for nearby devices in DFU mode. When the serial number of your device appears on the screen, press Upload New Firmware to start the update.
Press 'Upload New Firmware' to run the update
- The app updates the firmware in two parts. You can follow the progress of the update during the process.
The firmware will be uploaded in two parts
The firmware update can take several minutes.
- When the LED light turns off, the update is complete and you can use the device in the Danalock app.
The app will display 'Update successful' when the process is complete
Once the update is complete, you can press Close to close down the Toolbox app or press Release notes to see the change log for the firmware.
A manual firmware update can change settings on the Danalock V3. After completing the update, open Lock settings in the Danalock app to ensure all settings are correct.
If your device still has the LED turned on after running the update, please try to run the update again.