USB

Device guide · 8 min read

Use USB Drive to move files between the M1 and a computer.

Open USB Drive

USB Drive presents the M1 microSD card to a connected computer as removable storage.

Menu pathMain Menu → USB → USB Drive

1. Insert a microSD card and make sure the M1 recognizes it.
2. Connect a data-capable USB-C cable.
3. Open USB Drive.
4. Wait for the removable drive to appear.
5. Copy files into the matching feature folders.
6. Allow each copy to finish.

While USB Drive is open

Do not remove the card, format it, power off, or start a function that writes to it.

Place files correctly

Content	Folder
Sub-GHz	subghz/
RFID	rfid/
NFC profiles	nfc/
NFC dictionaries	nfc/system/
NFC recovery	nfc/recover/
Infrared	infrared/
Universal IR database	infrared/db/
Wi-Fi	wifi/
BLE	ble/
Update images	Release-specified location

Disconnect safely

1. Finish transfers and close open files.
2. Use Eject or Safely Remove on the computer.
3. Wait for the safe-removal message.
4. Press Back on M1.
5. Confirm the home file browser opens the card again.

Troubleshooting

Problem	What to do
Drive does not appear	Use a data cable, another port, and verify About SD Card.
Card busy	Eject, leave USB Drive, then reopen the file browser.
Files missing	Verify exact feature folder and supported extension.
Computer requests format	Cancel and diagnose the filesystem before erasing.

Visual guide

Bottom connectionsThe USB-C and microSD openings are on the bottom edge.

USB-C portUse a USB-C cable that supports data for USB Drive and firmware workflows.

microSD slotInsert the card in the orientation shown by the slot; do not force it.

USB Drive ownership

Open USB Drive→Use on computer→Eject→Return to M1

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