<p>EV3 software will not download firmware to the NXT brick.  For that you need the NXT-G software and a downloaded firmware file from Lego.  1.31 is the latest version.</p>

<p>So if you're running EV3 on NXT, you shouldn't throw out the NXT-G software. Once in a while, it's still needed.</p>

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<p>The new EV3 software tells me to update my firmware on the NXT.  When I go to the tools menu and select update firmware it tells me the NXT brick can not support this function.</p>

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How do I update my NXT firmware using EV3 software
Cherri Bates
# How do I update my NXT firmware using EV3 software

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-10-02)

The new EV3 software tells me to update my firmware on the NXT. When I go to the tools menu and select update firmware it tells me the NXT brick can not support this function.

**Tags:** mindstorms, nxt, ev3


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2013-10-12. Score: 3

EV3 software will not download firmware to the NXT brick. For that you need the NXT-G software and a downloaded firmware file from Lego. 1.31 is the latest version.

So if you're running EV3 on NXT, you shouldn't throw out the NXT-G software. Once in a while, it's still needed.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: In case you lose the CD, here is a link to an ISO image: http://esd.lego.com.edgesuite.net/digitaldelivery/mindstorms/6ecda7c2-1189-4816-b2dd-440e22d65814/public/MINDSTORMS%20NXT%20Retail%20MacWin.iso  

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