How to Update Cricut Firmware? [An Ultimate Guide]

To ensure the smooth running of the electric cutting machine without facing any technical glitches. Knowing how to update Cricut firmware regularly is essential for all users. Also, firmware can be explained as “a machine software that systematically teaches the machine how to run.” It is useful for all crafters to keep upgrading the software to enhance its performance and will include new features.

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In addition, there are various Cricut models in the user’s creative market, each with special features to meet demands. Additionally, the process for upgrading Craft plotters varies from one to the other. And all the information that surrounds the firmware of the machine can be understood in the coming sections of the post.

How to Find the Latest Cricut Firmware on Cutting Machine?

This section of the article will be a complete guide that will provide you from top to bottom revolving around the Maker & Explore series firmware update process. Additionally, you need to go through the steps below:

1. First, you must sign in to Design Space and ensure your Maker & Explore are connected and powered on.
2. Then, choose the Account Menu on the left side panel of the Design Space.
3. After that, tick the Update Firmware and tap the machine name in the list.
4. Next, you must be patient; the software will take a few minutes during machine scanning.
5. Following the machine detection, you’ll get the firmware updated notification on your screen or be prompted for any available updates.
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Note: The Cricut Explore & Maker firmware can be checked through the Design Space installed on your PC. However, this option is not provided through the app via iOS/Android.

How to Update Firmware on Cricut Maker & Explore?

You can easily upgrade your Cricut electric cutting machine firmware via PCs and smartphones. However, in order to do so, you need to check out the steps in the following pointers:

For Windows/Mac

1. First, connect your respective PC to the machine via USB cable or Bluetooth.
2. Next, the pop-up window with an update notification will get shared on your desktop screen.
3. Now, press the Update option shared in the green color inside the message.
4. After that, the firmware upgradation will commence with the progress bar showing the updating status.
5. Next, you’ll notice that the machine’s power button will turn red (if connected via USB cable) or purple (if connected via Bluetooth).
6. Now, these colors will indicate that the update is currently in progress.
7. Following the conclusion of the updation, your machine will automatically switch off and be provided with the update successful message.
8. Lastly, to take a step toward the machine setup, you need to press the Continue button or continue completing the project.

For iOS/Android

1. Before starting the process, pair up your iOS/Android devices with Maker or Explore with Bluetooth.
2. Also, ensure that the power button of the cutting machine is on.
3. Next, you’ll receive a firmware update notification during the setup or project-cutting process.
4. Following this, tap the Update Firmware box to start the update process.
5. Your device’s firmware updation process will begin with the progress bar on the screen.
6. In addition to that, you’ll get to observe that the power button has been turned purple, specifying that the update is in progress.
7. You’ll be asked to choose any accessory from the Select Accessory list. Choose your respective machine.
8. A green light will appear, providing the message about the successful ending of the installed software update.
9. At last, return to the New Machine Setup page or resume the Cricut process, and select the Continue box.

In addition to completing the Cricut firmware upgrade for the Cricut Explore or Maker series, the user can also update the Cricut Joy machine.

How to Update Firmware on Cricut Joy?

Follow the given below steps to update the Cricut Joy installed firmware software:

For Windows/Mac

1. First, ensure the craft plotter is switched on and paired with your Windows/Mac systems.
2. You’ll be provided with a firmware update alert (if necessary), either during the machine setup or proceeding toward the project cutting process.
3. The firmware update will then be shared, accompanied by the update status bar.
4. Now, your machine will get rebooted during the update, and you’ll receive a notice about the successful updation.
5. Lastly, choose the Continue box to take a step close to the setup of the new machine and resume your pending project.

For iOS/Android

1. Begin the update process by powering and pairing the machine with your iOS/Android phones.
2. During the machine setup or cutting process, tick the Update box.
3. On the new web page, the firmware update will take place along with the display of the progress bar.
4. Followed by the ending of the update procedure, tap the Next button to enter the next stage of the procedure.

Once you are done by concluding the firmware updates of the Cricut cutting machine, you can now proceed towards the process of updating the Heat Press firmware. However, you can grab all the information about each type of Cricut press in the further sections.

How to Update Cricut Firmware of Cricut EasyPress 2?

The Cricut EasyPress 2 firmware update procedure is less complicated and easily understandable. Moreover, follow these stages to conclude the procedure easily:

1. Open the Design app on your Windows/Mac and sign in by entering your ID & Password.
2. You must follow the on-screen guidelines to connect the EasyPress 2 easily.
3. Following this, the software will take a few minutes during the scanning process.
4. You’ll be provided instructions for inserting the machine into the firmware mode.
5. After pressing the Continue button, tick the Update box on the new web page.
6. The minute you press the button, the update will start started with the presence of the progress bar showing the update percentage.
7. Next, EasyPress 2 has easily updated to the new Cricut firmware process.
8. Other than that, choose the Done box to open the Heat Guide or press the X icon to close the screen.

It’ll become easier to upgrade the Cricut EasyPress 2 firmware by using the steps mentioned in the above section of the post.

Conclusion

In conclusion, with the post, one thing is clear to get the best quality DIY projects, and all users need to complete the Cricut firmware process of various cutting machines & heat presses. However, it’s essential to complete all the procedures as per the instructions; otherwise, they may face while operating the Cricut machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Update EasyPress 3 Firmware?

To update EasyPress 3 firmware, follow these steps:

1. First, you’ve to plugin the unit inside the suitable wall outlet.
2. Then, click the Power button to turn on the machine.
3. Next, cross-check that your Cricut is paired with your device.
4. After that, open the Cricut Heat App and sign in.
5. Now, choose your machine from the list if the unit has been previously set up.
6. Lastly, any available firmware updates will automatically get started.
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How to Update the Cricut Firmware of Hat Press?

Follow these steps to update the firmware of the Hat Press machine:

1. Take the machine’s unit and plugin into the suitable wall outlet.
2. Hold on to the press button to switch it on.
3. Ensure that your machine is paired with the app and sign in.
4. Choose the unit from the given list, and the update will automatically start.

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