Updating PASCO Software on SPARK LX/LXi /LXi2Dataloggers with a Flash Drive

This guide will show you how to manually update SPARKvue, MatchGraph or Spectrometry on SPARK LX/LXiLXi2 Dataloggers.

FOR PS-3600, PS-3600A, and PS-3601: Only use this sideloading method is the following Google Play Store method does not work or if you do not have access to the Google Play Store: https://www.pasco.com/support/knowledge-base/2

For PS-3600B: Only use this sideloading method if your connected Wi-Fi is not compatible with the firewall requirements to communicate with BlueSphere MDM: https://www.pasco.com/support/knowledge-base/104

Instructions

1. Download one or all APK file(s) from the following links - look for "Sideloading on Android" section:
   1. SPARKvue: https://www.pasco.com/downloads/sparkvue
   2. MatchGraph: https://www.pasco.com/downloads/matchgraph
   3. Spectrometry: https://www.pasco.com/downloads/spectrometry
2. Copy the file(s) to the root of a USB flash drive (formatted as FAT/FAT32/exFAT).
3. On LXi devices, press the power button on the interface and insert the USB flash drive into the USB port. On LX devices you will need a Micro USB to USB Female Adapter, also known as a USB OTG Adapter, to connect the USB flash drive. On the LXi2, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.
4. From the LX/LXi's home screen, open My Files. From the LXi2, open Files.
5. Select the USB Storage device that should be on the bottom left of the menu. 
6. Select the SPARKvue_x.x.x.x.apk (or other) file. Your device may say "Staging app..."
7. When prompted, select the Install option. The app is now updating.
8. When finished, select Open. Congratulations, you're done!
9. In SPARKvue you can confirm your update has been successful by clicking on the Menu icon and selecting About SPARKvue to display the updated version number.