How to install STM32Cube_FW_F4_V1.27.0

[SElli.11]

Hi,

I have just installed STM32CubeIDE Version: 1.12.1 Build: 16088_20230420_1057 (UTC) onto my Kubuntu 22.04.2 LTS (fully updated) system. The install process ended stating that the IDE had been installed correctly.

I then wanted to install the package STM32Cube_FW_F4_V1.27.0. So, following the step given by community member RJepp.1 on https://community.st.com/s/question/0D53W00001vE2MNSA0/how-do-i-install-stm32cube-mcu-package-for-stm32f4-series-1271-without-an-internet-connection, I also went to (IDE) Help->Manage Embedded Software Packages. However, in my case, nothing appeared on screen. All that happened was that the Help drop down menu disappeared.

I should state that I did this while the IDE was displaying the Information Center<tab>/STM32CubeIDE Home page/screen.

In the response noted above it is stated that "1. rename the main pack from "en.stm32cubef4_v1-27-0.zip" to "stm32cube_fw_f4_v1270.zip". I did this.

The response noted above also stated that "2. Copy the zip file to the STM32CubeMx repository found under "C:\Users\the username\STM32Cube\Repository". This I also did.

Then the response states "3. Then import the patch with Help->Check for Embedded Software Packages Updates option from the local repository where you have downloaded it." This resulted in the display of a "Embedded Software Packages Manager" dialog. On the "STM32Cube MCU Packages" tab I selected first STM32F4 and then "STM32Cube Package for STM32F4 Series (Size: 657 MB) version 1.27.0" and then clicked on "From Local..."

On the resulting "Select a STM32Cube Package File" I then selected (folder) STM32Cube, then (folder) Repository, then (file) stm32cube_fw_f4_v1270.zip" and then clicked on the Open button. This resulted in the display of the "Select a STM32Cube Package File" which stated that "You cannot select a file in STM32CubeMX Repository".

Using the Dolphin FM, I checked the permissions for folders /home/username/STM32Cube and /home/username/STM32Cube/Repository. Both folders have their "rwx" permissions set for my user and group.

Folder /home/username/STM32Cube does not contain a sub-folder labelled STM32CubeMX.

What have I done wrong/left out/not understood ?

Stuart

[Peter BENSCH · Accepted solution]

First a tip: hints for the Windows version cannot necessarily be applied directly to Linux environments.

Furthermore, the firmware structure may become a little clearer if you consider the following:

• the relevant firmware version number is not derived from the file name of the ZIP archive, but is contained in the archive in the file package.xml
• an installation of the firmware can be carried out completely manually
• the path to the firmware is defined in the STM32CubeIDE in
  • Preferences > STM32Cube > Firmware Update > Repository Setup
• the firmware package (ZIP) can be unpacked manually directly into this path
• any existing patches are simply unpacked into that path the same way, whereby several previous files are overwritten
• as soon as the STM32CubeIDE accesses the firmware path, e.g. via the embedded STM32CubeMX, the new version is immediately available

Hope that helps?

Regards

/Peter