How to update the OP-1 Field firmware
Updating the OP-1 Field firmware means booting into te boot and connecting the device to your computer over USB-C. Once the OP-1 Field mounts as a disk, you copy the new firmware file onto it and let the update finish. Download the file before you start so everything is ready.
Before you start
Get the firmware file ready before you touch the device. Download the latest firmware from teenage.engineering/downloads and save it somewhere easy to find on your computer.
- Download the latest firmware from teenage.engineering/downloads
- Have your USB-C cable handy
- Make sure the file is on your computer before entering te boot
Do not rename or unzip the firmware file unless the download instructions tell you to.
Enter te boot
te boot is the OP-1 Field bootloader. You reach it by holding COM as the device powers on.
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Turn the OP-1 Field off.
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Disconnect it from USB.
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Hold COM while switching the power on. The device enters te boot.
Install the update
With the device in te boot, mount it as a disk and copy the firmware across.
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Connect the OP-1 Field to your computer using the USB-C cable.
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Press 1 on the keyboard. The device appears as a mass storage disk.
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Copy the new firmware file onto the disk, then safely eject it.
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Wait for the update to finish and follow any on-screen instructions.
Always eject the disk safely before disconnecting so the firmware file is written fully.
After updating
Once the OP-1 Field restarts on the new firmware, check that everything reflects the latest version.
- Hold SHIFT + help to open the built-in user guide, which reflects your current firmware version
- Browse new effects or features that the update may have added
- Re-check your synth and drum patches load as expected
questions
How do I enter te boot on the OP-1 Field?
Turn the device off, disconnect USB, then hold COM while switching the power on. The OP-1 Field starts up in the te boot bootloader.
Where do I download OP-1 Field firmware?
Download the latest firmware from teenage.engineering/downloads and save it to your computer before entering te boot.
Why does the OP-1 Field not show up as a disk?
After connecting over USB-C in te boot, press 1 on the keyboard. That mounts the device as a mass storage disk on your computer.
Do I need a special cable to update the firmware?
Use the USB-C cable to connect the OP-1 Field to your computer. Make sure it is a data cable, not a charge-only cable.
What should I do after the firmware finishes installing?
Wait for the update to complete and follow any on-screen instructions. Then hold SHIFT + help to open the built-in user guide, which reflects your current firmware version.
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