Native firmware

Native firmware

Here is the native firmware for AD5M, AD5M Pro, AD5X printers

How to install native firmware

0. Before installing, it is best to reset the printer to default settings, if possible.
1. Format a USB drive (a regular flash drive) to FAT32 or FAT/FAT16 (MBR).
2. Copy the file to the root of the USB drive (no subfolders).
3. Power off the printer.
4. Insert the USB drive into the printer.
5. Power on the printer.
6. Wait until it has fully booted.
7. Power the printer off and on.
8. Perform the necessary calibrations.

AD5X native firmware

This is the Factory stock firmware for AD5X.

If you don't want the printer to probe the center of the bed before every print, install a firmware version no higher than 1.1.7.

• 1.0.2
• 1.0.7
• 1.0.8
• 1.1.6
• 1.1.7
• 1.1.9
• 1.2.0
• 1.2.1
• 1.2.2
• 1.2.3
• 3.0.3
• 3.0.9
• 3.1.0

AD5M native firmware

This is the Factory stock firmware for AD5M.

If you don't want the printer to probe the center of the bed before every print, install a firmware version no higher than 3.2.3.

• 3.1.3
• 3.1.9
• 3.2.3
• 3.2.5
• 3.2.6
• 3.2.7
• 5.0.3
• 5.1.1

AD5M Pro native firmware

This is the Factory stock firmware for AD5M Pro.

If you don't want the printer to probe the center of the bed before every print, install a firmware version no higher than 3.2.3.

• 3.1.3
• 3.2.3
• 3.2.4
• 3.2.5
• 3.2.7
• 5.0.3
• 5.1.2

Creator 5 stock firmware

This is the Factory stock firmware for Creator 5

• 1.9.7
• 1.9.9
• 2.0.0

Creator 5 Pro stock firmware

This is the Factory stock firmware for Creator 5 Pro

• 1.9.7
• 1.9.8
• 1.9.9
• 2.0.0

Unbricker

Universal unbricker for AD5M / AD5M Pro / AD5X / Creator 5 / Creator 5 Pro

1. Download the Universal.zip file
2. Format the USB drive to FAT32
3. Extract Universal.zip to the root of the USB drive
4. Turn off the printer
5. Insert the USB drive into the printer
6. Wait for the firmware to flash (up to 40 minutes)
7. Remove the USB drive from the printer
8. Turn the printer off and on

If something went wrong, check the log files on the USB drive.

Installing Full Firmware on Creator 5 / Creator 5 Pro

This is NOT the original Factory firmware, but a printer unbricking tool. It should only be installed if the printer does not start at all.

Installation takes a long time, up to an hour.

1. Copy all 3 files at once to a FAT32-formatted USB flash drive:

• Creator5-factory-1.9.7.tgz
• Creator5Pro-factory-1.9.7.tgz
• Creator5Pro-factory.tar.xz

2. Power off the printer, insert the flash drive, power it on and wait for a full reboot. A Creator 5 will become a Creator 5 Pro — this is normal.

3. After updating, if you need to reflash the MCU, install:

• Creator5
• Creator5Pro

4. To turn a Creator 5 back from Creator 5 Pro into the regular version:

• Creator5Pro-to_c5.tgz

Installing full firmware on AD5X

This is not the original firmware, but an unbricking/recovery firmware. It should only be installed if the printer does not boot up at all.

Installation takes a long time, up to an hour.

Copy both files to the flash drive at once:

• AD5X-factory-1.0.9.tgz
• AD5X-factory.tar.xz
• After the update, if you need to reflash the MCU, install AD5X

Installing full firmware on FF5M

This is not the original firmware, but an unbricking/recovery firmware. It should only be installed if the printer does not boot up at all.

Installation takes a long time, up to an hour.

1. Copy all of the following files to a USB flash drive for the AD5M:

• Adventurer5M-factory-3.1.3.tgz
• Adventurer5M-factory.tar.xz
• config.tar, if you previously did it via TAR_CONFIG

2. Copy the following files to a USB flash drive for the FF5MPro (the printer will revert to FF5M firmware version; to revert back, see instructions below):

• Adventurer5MPro-factory-3.1.3.tgz
• Adventurer5M-factory.tar.xz
• config.tar, if you previously created it via TAR_CONFIG

3. After the update, if you need to reflash the MCU, install Adventurer5M-3.1.9-2.2.3-20250807-Factory.tgz

Activator

Universal activator for AD5X / Creator 5 / Creator 5 Pro

1. Download the Universal_enable-zmod.zip file
2. Format the USB flash drive to FAT32
3. Unpack Universal_enable-zmod.zip to the root of the flash drive
4. Turn off the printer
5. Insert the flash drive into the printer
6. Wait for the firmware update
7. Remove the flash drive from the printer
8. Turn the printer off and on

If something went wrong, check the enable-zmod.log file on the flash drive

AD5X/Creator 5/Creator 5 Pro enable Z-Mod

Enabling Z-Mod on AD5X/Creator 5/Creator 5 Pro after updating the native firmware allows you to activate the mod without completely reinstalling it.

• AD5X-enable-zmod.tgz
• Creator5-enable-zmod.tgz
• Creator5Pro-enable-zmod.tgz

If the update came through the native screen, then after it says the device needs to be rebooted, it is enough to run the RESET_PASSWD macro: it activates the mod automatically.

SET XY

For those whose ~~mind~~ "home" position has shifted (parking at the poop chute). Extract the archive contents to the root of a FAT32 flash drive, turn off the printer, insert the flash drive and turn the printer on. The calibration will load. First, press Reset. Then, use the on-screen control buttons to adjust the correct head position. Press the Set button to lock this. Reboot the printer without the flash drive. Archive from official FlashForge support.

Set.XY.Offset.zip

Root

• User: root

• Password: root

• Adventurer5M-root

• Adventurer5MPro-root
• AD5X-root
• Creator 5
• Creator 5 Pro

Miscellaneous

E0011 native firmware

fix_e0011

Fix E0011 On

• Adventurer5M-e0011-on.tgz
• Adventurer5MPro-e0011-on.tgz

Fix E0011 Off

• Adventurer5M-e0011-off.tgz
• Adventurer5MPro-e0011-off.tgz

E0017 native firmware

fix_e0017

• Adventurer5M-e0017-4.tgz
• Adventurer5MPro-e0017-4.tgz

5M to 5MPro

Adventurer5M-3.1.3-2.2.3-20250107-Factory-5M2PRO.tgz

5MPro to 5M

Adventurer5MPro-3.1.3-2.2.3-20250107-Factory-PRO25M.tgz

Conversion from Creator 5 to Creator 5 Pro

Creator5-to_c5pro.tgz

Conversion from Creator 5 Pro to Creator 5

Creator5Pro-to_c5.tgz

5X IFS

IFS firmware archive

• 3.0.6

• IFS Firmware Recovery

G-code

• 3DBenchy_PLA.3mf
• FlashForge-TestModel-01.3mf
• OrcaPlug_PLA.3mf
• Earphone.support_PLA.3mf
• FISH_PLA.3mf

MD5

Note: Only applies when sending G-code. Not required for 3MF.

• zmod_preprocess-windows-amd64.exe - Windows
• zmod_preprocess-linux-amd64 - Linux. Don't forget to run chmod +x zmod_preprocess-linux-amd64
• zmod_preprocess-darwin-arm64 - macOS Apple Silicon. Don't forget to run chmod +x zmod_preprocess-darwin-arm64
• zmod_preprocess-darwin-amd64 - macOS Intel. Don't forget to run chmod +x zmod_preprocess-darwin-amd64
• zmod-preprocess.py - Universal Python. Don't forget to run chmod +x zmod-preprocess.py
• zmod-preprocess.sh - Linux/MacOS Bash. Don't forget to run chmod +x zmod-preprocess.sh

CONFIG

Native configuration files

• AD5X
• AD5M/Pro
• Creator 5 Pro

FIX_LOOP

Boot Recovery

Removes leftover links from autostart

• AD5M
• AD5M Pro
• AD5X

FIX_UPDATE_MCU

Fix for Persistent MCU Updates

• AD5M
• AD5M Pro
• AD5X
• Creator 5
• Creator 5 Pro

LOG

Universal log collection for AD5M / AD5M Pro / AD5X / Creator 5 / Creator 5 Pro

1. Download the Universal-log.zip file
2. Format the flash drive to FAT32
3. Unpack Universal-log.zip into the root of the flash drive
4. Turn off the printer
5. Insert the flash drive into the printer
6. Wait for the firmware update to complete
7. Remove the flash drive from the printer
8. Turn the printer off and on

If something went wrong, check the zmd_log.log file on the flash drive

The config-x.y.z.tar file must be attached to the ticket

Allows retrieving log files if Klipper is not working

• AD5M
• AD5M Pro
• AD5X
• Creator 5
• Creator 5 Pro

REM_ZMOD

Remove ZMOD

• AD5M
• AD5M Pro
• AD5X

FIX_KLIPPER

Restore Original Klipper

• AD5M
• AD5M Pro
• AD5X

1. Download the file for your model and put it in the root of a USB flash drive (FAT32)
2. Turn off the printer
3. Insert the flash drive
4. Turn on the printer
5. Wait for the message on the screen
6. Turn off the printer
7. Wait 10 seconds
8. Turn on the printer

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