MinION Mk1C
Updates to the MinION Mk1C are most commonly installed from within the device software (MinKNOW) itself. A dialogue box opens when a new update is available. Release and changelog information is provided here for your reference. We also provide an advanced option to update the software via the Terminal (command line interface).
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Get the latest device software (MinKNOW) for MinION Mk1C
- Instructions for updating the device software from the user interface
- Instructions for updating the device software via SSH (advanced)
MinION Mk1C user manual
For more detailed advice on the device and its software, MinKNOW. Troubleshooting
I’m having difficulty updating MinKNOW on my Mk1C
How do I flash a microSD card to reset my Mk1C?
I’m unable to factory reset my Mk1C using a microSD card
My Mk1C has the incorrect date and time?
I can not correct the date and time on my Mk1C
I’m having difficulty connecting via a secure shell session (SSH) to my Mk1C
Is there an upgrade path for from the MinION Mk1B or Mk1C to the MinION Mk1D?
I don’t have a microSD card / SD card adapter.
Do I need to use a light shield on my MinION Mk1B/C?
Documentation and guides
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Our device software, MinKNOW, contains everything you need to use your sequencing device and perform basecalling. Explore other categories of software for standalone basecalling and post-basecalling analysis.

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Basecalling software converts raw electrical signals into nucleotide sequences and provides additional data analysis tools. May be used as an alternative to MinKNOW’s built-in basecaller.

Data analysis software
Data analysis software, for example EPI2ME, processes genomic data beyond basecalling. It offers a range of diverse tools for investigations and techniques such as genome assembly, variant calling, and functional analysis.
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