diff --git a/content/Software Support/Upload/dfu-util-errors-when-uploading-exit-status-74.md b/content/Software Support/Upload/dfu-util-errors-when-uploading-exit-status-74.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a4953042e --- /dev/null +++ b/content/Software Support/Upload/dfu-util-errors-when-uploading-exit-status-74.md @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +--- +title: "dfu-util errors when uploading (exit status 74)" +--- + +Many Arduino boards use the **dfu-util** utility to upload sketches to the board. Some of these include: + +* Arduino UNO R4 Minima +* Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi + +In this article: + +* [`Failed uploading: uploading error: exit status 74`](#exit-status-74) +* [`dfu-util: No DFU capable USB device available`](#no-dfu-capable-usb-device-available) +* [`dfu-util: Cannot open DFU device {vid}:{pid} found on devnum {n} (LIBUSB_ERROR_ACCESS)`](#libusb-error-access) +* [`dfu-util: More than one DFU capable USB device found!`](#more-than-one-dfu-capable-usb-device) +* [`Warning: Invalid DFU suffix signature`](#invalid-dfu-suffix-signature) + +--- + + + +## `Failed uploading: uploading error: exit status 74` + +When an upload fails, you may see the message `Failed uploading: uploading error: exit status 74`. This is a generic message indicating that the upload process has failed. The specific exit status code (74) is used by the dfu-util upload utility. To understand the issue, always review the messages that appear before this notification, as they offer more detailed context about the failure. + +--- + + + +## `dfu-util: No DFU capable USB device available` + +This message indicates that no USB devices supporting the DFU upload protocol were found by dfu-util. + +Follow these steps to resolve the error: + +1. Make sure you have the right board selected in the board selector, or the **Tools > Board** menu. If you're unsure about which board you should use, see [Select board and port in Arduino IDE](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4406856349970-Select-board-and-port-in-Arduino-IDE). + +2. Make sure the device you're using is properly connected with a working USB data cable. Try using a different USB cable, and avoid using USB hubs if possible. + +--- + + + +## `dfu-util: Cannot open DFU device {vid}:{pid} found on devnum {n} (LIBUSB_ERROR_ACCESS)` + +The message varies depending on the board you are using. + +On Linux, this error can be caused by missing udev rules (This is more likely to be the cause if the error appears on the first time you're uploading from the system). + + Fix udev rules on Linux + +--- + + + +## `dfu-util: More than one DFU capable USB device found!` + +When uploading a sketch, you may see this error: + +``` +dfu-util: More than one DFU capable USB device found! Try `--list' and specify the serial number or disconnect all but one device +``` + +To resolve the error, disconnect any extra boards or dfu capable devices you have connected to your computer. + +> **Note:** The port selection is not considered when dfu-util is used for uploading the sketch. + +--- + + + +## `Warning: Invalid DFU suffix signature` + +When uploading a sketch, you may receive this warning in the console: + +``` +Warning: Invalid DFU suffix signature +A valid DFU suffix will be required in a future dfu-util release +``` + +This warning is expected and does not indicate a problem. It is only displayed if [verbose output is enabled](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4407705216274) in Preferences. If there are no other warnings or errors in the output, the sketch most likely **uploaded successfully**. + +