WhatsMiner M50 firmware checklist

Use official release notes and a controlled update process before changing firmware on M50-series miners.

This is an independent operator guide. Verify current downloads, firmware notes and warranty-sensitive actions on official WhatsMiner support pages before changing production miners.
Checklist

Before updating M50-series miners

Control board

Confirm the firmware file matches the control board type listed in vendor notes.

Tool version

Some firmware notes recommend a matching WhatsMiner Tool version for update workflows.

Rollback

Do not downgrade if the release notes prohibit rollback to earlier firmware.

Batch safety

Reduce update risk

Export current settings

Record pools, workers and passwords before updating.

Update a small group

Use a pilot group before farm-wide firmware actions.

Monitor after reboot

Watch status, temperatures and pool connection before proceeding.