A company acquires an old STM32-based device with no source code. Using Flash Loader 7.5.0’s “Upload” feature, they read the existing binary, disassemble it, and reproduce the functionality for a modern replacement.
Practical tip: Disable antivirus or add the installer to exclusions if the installer is blocked during driver installation; re-enable afterward. flash loader tool 7.5.0
File Formats
Accepts .hex (Intel HEX) and .bin (raw binary). A company acquires an old STM32-based device with
Operations
Configuration Management
Allows saving/loading of .fls project files containing port settings, baud rate, and file paths. Practical tip: Disable antivirus or add the installer
STMicroelectronics no longer distributes v7.5.0 via their main website (archived since 2018). It may be found on:
Recommended alternative:
Use STM32CubeProgrammer 2.16.0 or newer – supports UART bootloader mode identically but adds modern features and security.