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Loading New Firmware onto Write-Protected STM32 B-U585I

Fega
Associate

Hello,

I am working with an STM32 B-U585I development kit. The board has been previously used, and some protection-related configurations have been modified. I am now trying to perform new tests on the device, but I believe I am unable to bypass the current protection settings. I would appreciate your assistance on this matter.

A TFM application was previously installed on the board. When connecting via STM32CubeProgrammer, I observe the following:

1. Connection settings:

I connect with the following configuration:

  • Boot0 = 1
  • Port: SWD
  • Mode: HotPlug
  • Reset Mode: Hardware

2. STLinkUpgrade tool:

When opened, the ST-LINK is identified as:

  • Type: STM32Debug+VCP

3. STM32CubeProgrammer observations:

  • RDP = 0xDC (Level 1, read protection of memories)
  • TrustZone = 1
  • OEM1LOCK = 1
  • OEM2LOCK = 0

I do have the required password to unlock RDP, and I am able to successfully unlock the RDP protection.

My development environment:

  • STM32CubeIDE v1.19.0

To verify firmware download capability, I created a new STM32 project and tested the IOT_HTTP_WebServer example. The project builds successfully. However, when I try to flash the device in debug mode, I encounter the following error:


Problem occurred

“Launching IOT_HTTP_WebServer has encountered a problem
Error in final launch sequence:
Failed to execute MI command load

Details:
Failed to execute MI command:
load ...IOT_HTTP_WebServer.elf

Error message from debugger back end:
Error finishing flash operation”


When I attempt the same operation with Boot0 = 1, I receive the error:

  • “Failed to start GDB server”

Debug configuration:

  • GDB Connection Settings: Autostart local GDB server
  • Debug Probe: ST-LINK (ST-LINK GDB server)
  • Interface: SWD
  • Frequency: Auto
  • Access Port: 0 - Cortex-M33
  • Reset behavior type: Connect under reset

Could you please help me understand how I can successfully program this device again, considering the current protection settings?

Thank you in advance.

1 REPLY 1
Jocelyn RICARD
ST Employee

Hello @Fega ,

With RDP Level 1 you cannot connect the debugger. Flash is not accessible.

If you need to connect a debugger for testing you must stay in level 0.

Best regards

Jocelyn