2) Click Choose the file and select the lks7688.img file then click UPGRADE & RESTART as shown
Figure 7.
3) The firmware uploads to your board. Please make sure the board stays connected to its power source
until the firmware upgrade is completed. Notice the Wi-Fi LED blinks for about 3 minutes (firmware
upgrading), then the board will restart and the LED lights on for about 30 seconds (rebooting). Finally,
the board enters AP mode and is ready to be connected.
4) Find the LinkIt_Smart_7688_XXXXXX AP and connect the board through Wi-Fi. Notice the Wi-Fi LED
blinks 3 times per second after the board is connected to a client device. Now, reload the
mylinkit.local webpage, set a new password and sign in. The new firmware version details will
be displayed under Software information, as shown Figure 8.
You now have the latest firmware on your LinkIt Smart 7688 development board.
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MediaTek LinkIt™ Smart 7688 Get Started Guide
Figure 7 Selecting the firmware file and start upgrade
Figure 8 Firmware version
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