nRF Toolbox for BLE
The DFU has the following features:
- Scans for devices that are in DFU mode
- Connects to devices in DFU mode and uploads the selected firmware (soft device, bootloader and/or application)
- Allows HEX or BIN file upload through your phone or tablet
- Allows to update a soft device and bootloader from ZIP in one connection
- Pause, resume, and cancel file uploads
- Includes pre-installed examples that consist of the Bluetooth low energy heart rate service and running speed and cadence service
Note:
- Android 4.3 or newer is required.
- Tested on Nexus 6, 6P, 9, Samsung S3, S6 and S7.
- Compatible with nRF5 devices
- The development kits can be ordered from http://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/Buy-Online .
- The nRF51 and nRF52 SDK and SoftDevices are available online from http://developer.nordicsemi.com
- The source code of nRF Toolbox is available on GitHub: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/Android-nRF-Toolbox
- nRF Toolbox has replaced the nRF Utility app which is no longer supported
Known problems:
- Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 with Android 4.3 does not allow to unbound devices.
- Reconnection to bondable devices may not work on several tested phones.
- Nexus 4, 5 and 7 with Android 4.4 fails when reconnecting when Gatt Server is running.
- Reset of Bluetooth adapter may be required if other error appear.
Know problems with DFU settings:
- Setting Package Receipt Notification to OFF or less than ~400 may cause the outgoing buffer to overflow.
Category : Tools
Reviews (28)
Was 5 stars, but the new version seems to have removed some really essential functionality - such as exporting/importing custom UART configurations as XML. Now what do I do when I need to move my button setup to another phone? Where did that option go?
It's getting worse and worse. Who thought that scrolling down like an imbecile in order to see the most recent log message would be a great idea for those that send huge of logs... Also why are some filters set on by default... Turn them all off....
This app doesn't work. I've tried the DFU option to read a .ZIP file and it constantly fails to read the file. I need this to update firmware. H-E-L-P!
Does anyone have an Android cell phone or tablet that this works on? Certainly not on my Samsung Galaxy J3 or colleagues G6. Both running Android 8.1. Crashes at 1% upload, no explanation. Read below first so uninstalled all and reinstalled again to make sure all latest v. No go...
When scanning for a Bluetooth device, dosent find one when using mobile phone, (updating scalextric arc air firmware), this is a simple fix if your tech mided, instead of downloading the nrf toolbox download the nrf for mobile as when scanning for the scalextric arc air set it will definitely find which will enable you to update your scalextric arc air set,
Scan stopped working after Android 10 update. It always says no devices found, but other apps are able to scan fine
Won't scan any devices. Already tried disabling and enabling permissions again as previously suggested.
with previous version of nrf toolbox, my ble uart code was running properly. but with this version, it connects but doesn't communicate with MCU.
Can't adjust data type in UART. In IOS version of app I can select text or byte are but not in android version. Please update app.
I Only used the DFU function but have used it several times and have found it straight forward and reliable
The notification "nRF Toolbox" remains after closing the app.
After the last update the app is pure garbage
Some information is lost after LOADING the required changes
Can this app be used to add watch faces on an nrf52832 smartwatch?
Latest app version keeps crashing during DFU upload
Helped me troubleshoot and fix connection to my bike trainer.
Great for updating the firmware on my new Puck.js
It read my cadence meter immediately.
Do not fall for this trick
very helpfull tool
After 25% showing disconnecting
What is this app? I have it on.my android but don't I know why.
work great 5 stars why not
2.7.1 crashes when selecting button for devices for dfu.
The best BLE base app for Android ever.
DFU characteristics not found!!!
Helpfull
New 'look and feel' removes the 'command line' logger interface, which was incredibly useful. Also doesn't automatically reconnect when the device power cycles. Also only shows a handful of notifications, instead of the entire history. Have to compile an old version from source to get these features back. Bring back the console!!! it was a great debugging tool