Valve Index/Updating Headset Firmware

Do not use these instructions; update firmware by going to SteamVR > Devices > Update Firmware.

Be sure to wait until device has been completely recognized by OS after plugging in and driver installed before attempting updates.

Index Headset Watchman

Note:You should be opted into the most recent SteamVR[beta] branch before upgrading firmware to ensure you are installing the most up-to-date image.

• Open a command prompt at the directory of your OpenVR Runtime. For example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\
• Replace LHR-12345678 with your actual device serial number and run this command:

tools\lighthouse\bin\win32\lighthouse_watchman_update.exe -s LHR-12345678 --target=application drivers\indexhmd\resources\firmware\g55\watchman_v3_app_20190828_v1567023441.fw

Index Headset Wireless RYB Dongle

Note:You should be opted into the most recent SteamVR[beta] branch before upgrading firmware to ensure you are installing the most up-to-date image.

• Open a command prompt at the directory of your OpenVR Runtime. For example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\
• Replace 1234567890-RYB with your actual device serial number and run this command:

tools\lighthouse\bin\win32\nrfutil.exe -v -v -v dfu usb_serial -cd 1 -pkg drivers\indexhmd\resources\firmware\radio\gd_1558748372_dfu.zip -p 1234567890-RYB

Index Headset Wireless LYM Dongle

Note:You should be opted into the most recent SteamVR[beta] branch before upgrading firmware to ensure you are installing the most up-to-date image.

• Open a command prompt at the directory of your OpenVR Runtime. For example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\
• Replace 1234567890-LYM with your actual device serial number and run this command:

tools\lighthouse\bin\win32\nrfutil.exe -v -v -v dfu usb_serial -cd 1 -pkg drivers\indexhmd\resources\firmware\radio\gd_1558748372_dfu.zip -p 1234567890-LY