MiixKey Rescue Mode

Note: After performing a factory reset in Rescue Mode, you need to restore the Smart Card once more upon entering the firmware to initialize it.

Entering Rescue Mode

After connecting via USB:

  1. Press and hold the button for 10 seconds, then release.
  2. Immediately press and hold again for another 2 seconds.

Using Rescue Mode

Connect using a serial terminal that supports UTF-8 encoding.

Serial Parameters

Parameter Value
Baud Rate 115200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
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For Windows users, the Serial Debug Assistant from the Microsoft Store is recommended.

After establishing the connection, send help the command:

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| MiixKey rescue-mode v3.0.0
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| help Show supported command list
| reboot Reboot device
| status Check device lock status
| unlock:<PIN> Unlock device (enter PIN)
| factory_reset Factory reset (Clear all data & unlock)
| wipe_security Wipe security data (OpenPGP/PIV/FIDO)
| firmware_update Enter firmware update mode
| version Show firmware version
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Please enter the complete command (example: unlock:123456)

Upgrade Operation Flow Example

  1. Check status after connecting to serial 
    status
  2. Unlock the device (assuming PIN is 654321) 
    unlock:654321
  3. Mount the storage partition to copy files 
    mount

    (At this point, the USB drive appears, and the serial connection will be disconnected; you need to reconnect)

  4. Unmount the partition after operation 
    unmount

    (The serial connection will be disconnected; you need to reconnect)

  5. Reboot safely 
    update
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