17 July 2022

Recover from failed HyperX SoloCast firmware update

Attempted to update HyperX SoloCast firmware from 4.1.0.4 to 4.1.0.6, in order to disable the flashing light while mic is muted.

Shortly after the update started, 'failed update' message appeared. Then mic no longer working - not recognised by firmware updater and appeared in device manager as "Realtek USB2.0 Audio" instead of "HyperX SoloCast".

Fixed per this Reddit post:

  1. Unzip the firmware installer.

  2. Edit the "HyperXmic.ini" file to change the Vendor ID and Product ID to suit "Realtek USB2.0 Audio", to allow the updater to recognise the device:

    Change:

    [id]
    vid=0951
    pid=170F

    To:

    [id]
    vid=0bda
    pid=4030

  3. Run the "HyperXSolocastFirmwareUpdater.exe" alongside the edited .ini file.

The installer showed the failed message again, but the mic was still updated, started working again, and showed in Device Manager as "HyperX SoloCast" as normal.

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