Once you have downloaded the update tool and firmware, follow this general procedure. (Steps may vary slightly depending on the model).
| Tool | Purpose | Official Source | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Quansheng USB Driver | Allows your PC to recognize the radio | Quansheng official site (or Prolific/CH340 driver) | | Quansheng Factory Updater | Flashing original firmware (.bin files) | Quansheng official site | | 3rd Party Updaters | Flashing custom firmware (e.g., Egzumer, IJV) | GitHub repositories | | CHIRP | Programming channels, settings (not for firmware) | chirpmyradio.com | quansheng portable radio update tools download
If command-line interfaces scare you, download the UVMod Tool (created by user Mikhail on Russian ham forums). Once you have downloaded the update tool and
Warning: Never download "Quansheng update tools" from random file-sharing sites (like MediaFire or Zippyshare). Many contain malware that mimics the flashing process. Only use GitHub or the official Quansheng factory page. Warning: Never download "Quansheng update tools" from random
The tool is useless without the actual radio update file. Download one of these popular .bin files:
Ensure your programming cable drivers are installed. If your computer does not recognize the radio when plugged in, you likely need the CH340 or CP210x driver.