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# Flash QMK Firmware in VIAL

Step 1 Download Firmware

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Step 2 (Put Your Keyboard into DFU (Bootloader) Mode\
Press and hold this button, and then connect it to the device.

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Step 3\
Open VIAL will see the "VIAL Bootloader" device. Then select the file you just downloaded and hit Flash.

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Step4\
Wait for the progress bar to reach 100%, then reconnect the dongle. All Done!

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