Update LabQuest® 2 Software
Step 1 Download the update file
- Download the update file LQ2_2.8.1_Update.lqa.
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Save the update file to the root directory of a USB drive or Micro SD card.
Notes- Do not put the update file into a folder on the USB drive or Micro SD card. It is important to copy the file directly to the “root” level of the USB drive, which is the top-most level in the file structure of the USB drive. In other words, do not put the file into a new folder, or into any existing folder.
- The USB drive or Micro SD card needs to be formatted as FAT/FAT32.
Step 2 Apply the update
- Turn LabQuest 2 on.
- Connect the AC adapter or place LabQuest 2 in the LabQuest Charging Station.
- Connect the USB drive or insert the Micro SD card into LabQuest 2.
Note: When using a LabQuest Charging Station and a Micro SD card, insert the Micro SD card before placing LabQuest 2 in the Charging Station. -
The update will start automatically and will take less than eight minutes to complete (less than four minutes when using a Micro SD card). The update is complete when the Screen Calibration tool appears.
Do not remove the USB drive or Micro SD card until the update is complete. - Repeat steps b-d for all of your LabQuest 2 units.

Step 3 Calibrate the screen and verify the update has been applied
- Calibrate the LabQuest screen by following the on-screen prompts.
- Wait for the LabQuest app to launch. Tap System on the Home screen, then tap System Information.
- Verify you are now running LabQuest App v2.8.1.

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