Transferring a HEX file to a Microbit using an iPad.

You can transfer HEX files created in 2Code microbit to a physical micro:bit using an iPad. Follow the steps below to make sure the transfer works smoothly.

Using Safari

Step 1. Install the micro:bit App

Make sure the micro:bit app for iOS is installed on your iPad before you begin.

Step 2. Create and Download Your HEX File

1. Open Safari on your iPad.
2. Log in to Purple Mash.
3. Open 2Code micro:bit and create your program.
4. Save your work.
5. When you’re ready, tap the Download button at the top of the page (next to the menu button).

1. Select Download when prompted.

Step 3. Open the HEX File

1. After downloading, the file will appear in Safari’s download area (top-left corner).

1. Tap the file name to open it.
2. When prompted, choose Open in micro:bit.

Step 4. Send the Program to Your micro:bit

1. The micro:bit app will open automatically.
2. Your program will appear under My Programs.
3. Select the program.
4. Tap Send to micro:bit to begin transferring the HEX file.

Using the Purple Mash Browser App

Step 1. Install the micro:bit App

Make sure the micro:bit app for iOS is installed on your iPad before you begin.

Step 2. Create and Download Your HEX File

1. Open The Purple Mash Browser App
2. Log in to Purple Mash.
3. Open 2Code micro:bit and create your program.
4. Save your work.
5. When you’re ready, tap the Download button at the top of the page (next to the menu button).

Step 3. Open the HEX File

1. When prompted, choose Open in micro:bit.

Step 4. Send the Program to Your micro:bit

1. The micro:bit app will open automatically.
2. Your program will appear under My Programs.
3. Select the program.
4. Tap Send to micro:bit to begin transferring the HEX file.

Need Extra Help?

For a visual walkthrough, watch this video from BBC micro:bit, which explains how to use the micro:bit app to transfer HEX files.