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nifl_dude
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Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

Hello, 

I updated my firmware from 4.4.1 to 5.1.0 using en-it file, but after reboot I keep getting this screen. If I press continue, the firmware boots ok. How can I get rid of the error message?

Posted : 24/11/2023 8:48 pm
nifl_dude
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

This message occurs after I power down the printer then turn it on, I have tried the alternative flashing method but to no success.

Posted : 24/11/2023 8:58 pm
_KaszpiR_
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RE:

Did you try this https://help.prusa3d.com/article/flash-erase-error-12605-mini-mini_392653  ?

Also factory reset?

See my GitHub and printables.com for some 3d stuff that you may like.

Posted : 25/11/2023 8:32 am
nifl_dude
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

I did, I also contacted support, not a known issue, they send it to the dev team.

Posted : 27/11/2023 10:36 am
Mick
 Mick
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

I also get the exact same message, on the plus side it still prints.

Posted : 03/12/2023 10:25 am
AdamZeis
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

Ever find a fix for this? I'm getting the same issue. Have to take out the USB every time I power the printer on to avoid it. 

 

Posted : 28/12/2023 12:35 pm
Grady
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

I’m in the same boat. Have to remove the flash drive every time it turn on the Mini. Very annoying. Running 5.1.2 (latest). And no files on the flash drive.

Posted : 28/12/2023 7:39 pm
PoZ
 PoZ
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

Same problem here!!!. Anyone found the solution to this problem?

thx

Posted : 30/12/2023 9:17 pm
mark
 mark
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

Has anyone taken the flash drive and reformatted (not a quick format) it on a PC? I had a flash drive that went bad and the printer did weird things until i reformatted it completely.

Regards,

Mark

Posted : 31/12/2023 2:06 am
_KaszpiR_
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

This may happen on any firmware, when fat32 partition data gets corrupted when printer or computer is actually writing to the pendrive and writing was aborted incorrectly.

On computer usually because pendrive was removed too quickly.

On printer due pendrive removed, firmware crashes, resets or firmware bugs, and power brownouts.

As a result you may have incorrectly written files, and in 'good' scenario it will be truncated, while in 'bad' scenario you can have a garbage anywhere in the file.

 

See my GitHub and printables.com for some 3d stuff that you may like.

Posted : 31/12/2023 7:09 am
Grady
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RE:

I have tried reformatting the flash drive on my Mac to FAT32 and the same issue still occurs.

I also tried a different flash drive (8GB like the one included), reformatted to FAT32, and the same exact issue occurs.

To reiterate I'm getting:

Error! #12604

Firmware file missing in the USB flash!

Website:

Prusa.io/12604

This post was modified 5 months ago by Grady
Posted : 31/12/2023 7:21 pm
mark
 mark
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

You probably should contact support via chat. They are pretty familiar with these types of errors.

Regards,

Mark

Posted : 31/12/2023 8:18 pm
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muhendees
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

This got fixed on Firmware v5.1.2 -->> https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/5-1-2-firmware-for-original-prusa-mini-mini-is-out/

Posted : 01/01/2024 9:11 am
nifl_dude
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

I also tried 5.1.2, the same. A different error code was fixed in that release. 

Posted : 01/01/2024 4:07 pm
muhendees
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

My bad, confirming that I have this issue as well. Been using Octoprint/Prusalink for long time, did a manual check and it did show #12604 error code

Posted : 02/01/2024 2:02 am
KalynS
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

I fixed it by putting a copy of the firmware on the USB drive & leaving it on there. 

Posted : 12/01/2024 9:47 pm
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kozleek3D
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

I had the same problem and the solution from @kalyns works. The firmware file must be in the root of the USB drive, this works for me.

Posted : 25/01/2024 11:32 am
nifl_dude
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

To me this issue occurs even with latest firmware 6.0 https://github.com/prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware-Buddy/issues/3333    Error code: #12604. 

Posted : 17/04/2024 2:21 pm
Grady
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

I was able to solve this just the other day on 5.1.2 (pre 6.0). It was caused by the introduction of 5.1 I believe and continued through the updates until I did this.

I had to reflash the firmware from scratch. Put a single file of the firmware on the root of the flash drive and do a hard reset.

Posted : 18/04/2024 10:20 pm
nithin_shenoy
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RE: Firmware file missing in the USB drive error at boot after flashing 5.1.0

Firmware 4.4.1 introduced a new bootloader. If your Mini is running a version prior to that, first update to 4.4.1 (note there are 2 files, bootloader and firmware, that need to be on the USB). Then update to 5.1.0. Then it should be able to update to 6.0.0.

Sequence: 4.4.1 -> 5.1.0 -> 6.0.0

Posted : 05/05/2024 1:28 pm
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