Spark EDGE Firmware Update (USB)

We highly recommend updating your amplifier's firmware to the latest version to access the newest features and enhancements for Spark EDGE.


Before you begin

  1. Update the Spark app to the latest version.
  2. Back up your customized presets on your amp. For guidance, refer to: Backup & Restore Tone Presets.
  3. Make sure Spark EDGE’s power cord is connected throughout the update process.

Offline Update

Spark EDGE Firmware Updater

System Requirement: macOS 11 or later / Windows 10 or later.
The updater does NOT run on Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, or any other systems.

  1. Download and unzip/extract the Spark EDGE firmware updater to your computer.

  2. Launch the firmware updater:

    • For Mac users, please right-click on the Spark Firmware Updater and select "Open".

      ① After encountering the warning window, click 'OK,' then right-click on the Spark Firmware Updater and select 'Open' again.
      ② You will encounter the warning window once more. Please click 'Open' to proceed with executing the updater.

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    • For Windows users, please right-click on the "Spark EDGE firmware Updater.bat" and select "Run as Administrator" to proceed. Do not run the updater in the zip.
  3. Plug in the power cord and turn on the Spark EDGE. Connect your Spark EDGE to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

  4. Click "Next" and wait for a moment, and the updater will display the device type (Spark EDGE) and the version to install.

  5. Click "Update Wireless Module," and the updater will update the wireless module on the Spark EDGE.

    Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off your Spark EDGE/computer while updating.
  6. To update the MCU (microcontroller unit), simultaneously press and hold the power button and the pair button until the power LED lights up in white. Then click "Next". 

  7. Wait for a moment, and the updater will display the device type and the version to install. Click "Update MCU".

  8. The updater will proceed to update the MCU on Spark EDGE.

  9. Done! You can now quit the updater, power up your Spark EDGE, and you are ready to rock!

    If attempts to update the firmware keep failing, please try to update the firmware with a different computer. 
    Also, try resetting your Spark EDGE to factory default before the next attempt.
  10. You can check the firmware version of the Spark EDGE by clicking on the product card when it's connected to the Spark app.
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    To verify if the latest firmware is installed, please refer to the Spark EDGE Firmware Release Notes.

Troubleshooting

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