[Solved] How can I update Warthog firmware? Updater utility not present on my machine.

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

TARGET says my stick is FW v11.  Thrustmaster says latest FW is v12, and is required for Hornet grip to work properly.  I downloaded the instructions to update the firmware, but it refers to an updater utility that is not present on my PC.  Unable to find it elsewhere.

SOLVED: If the Firmware Updater utility was not installed on your machine initially, you have to download the DRIVER set.  Then run the DRIVER install.  It will appear to be attempting to install the TPR drivers on your machine (even if you don't own them) (probably crappy French - English translation) but run it anyway.

When it is done, you will have a new Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog - TPR folder in your Windows START menu.  Therein you will find the Firmware Updater utility.

Edited November 18, 2021 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[Rudel_chw]

I tought that the TARGET software included the utility, isnt it so?

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

10 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

I tought that the TARGET software included the utility, isnt it so?

You'd like to think so, but nope.

[Rudel_chw]

36 minutes ago, VFA41_Hedgehog said:

You'd like to think so, but nope.

 

Seems that it is included with the warthog Drivers, the manual says:

"2) Launch the Firmware updater program: Windows 10/8.1: From the Start menu, start typing the words Firmware Update. This will bring up the Search function, giving you access to the Firmware application"

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

44 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Seems that it is included with the warthog Drivers, the manual says:

"2) Launch the Firmware updater program: Windows 10/8.1: From the Start menu, start typing the words Firmware Update. This will bring up the Search function, giving you access to the Firmware application"

Again, you'd like to think so, but nope.  But, yeah, for what it's worth, I can, and did, read that guidance presented.

Edited November 18, 2021 by VFA41_Hedgehog