How to Update Gypsy and Cricut Firmware

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There have been a few questions about updating your Cricut and Gypsy.  So in this video I wanted to show you that process! :)

It has been through going through this that I have now discovered that the new Gypsy updates actually block the use of Sure Cuts a Lot.  So, I sent an email to Craft Edge (makers of SCAL) and I am waiting on their response.  I am sure they will be working on updating SCAL to match this again too.

If you have any questions about this – let me know – I’m happy to help!

Talk to you tomorrow!

Cricut, Gypsy, Sure Cuts a Lot (SCAL)
October 20th, 2009
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Written by Megan Gravener

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Hello, my name is Megan Gravener. My love for scrapbooking led me to the Cricut and then on to the wonderful online world of online tutorials. My hope is to add value to the online crafting community with my experience in scrapbooking, card making and crafting.

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19 Comments So Far! Woot!

  • Ann G
    Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:54pm

    Thank you for all the info you provide.

  • lisa moore
    Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:46pm

    okay now where is the projest…hmmmm? Please Don’t Tease!

  • Sharon
    Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:00pm

    What did you do with those leaves?? :-)

  • Glenda
    Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:36pm

    Thank you so much for the video’s. As someone who is a visual learner having these video’s helps me where the instruction book leaves me a little confused.

  • ShawnfromMN`
    Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 5:17pm

    Great video and instructions. TFS!

  • Kathy Burrow
    Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 10:24pm

    Great video. We visual learners appreciate you.

  • Janae
    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 10:10am

    So should I hold off on doing my updates? I just got Sure Cuts A Lot and don’t want to lose my ability to cut with it, but don’t want to lose my ability to use my 300$ gypsy either…what to do???

  • KraftyKatsy
    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11:58am

    Yes I’m wondering where part 2 of that leaf one is also lol. you got us ALL curious. :) I love the instructional vids. They help so much. I got my cricut expression only a few weeks ago (3 or 4) and its been the vids that have helped me learn how to use it, as i don’t learn from written ones well lol. Thanks again.

  • Sandy Karlovich
    Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:45am

    Thanks I needed to know how to update my Expression. I so enjoy your videos.
    Sandy

  • Sue-Ann
    Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 9:50pm

    I so can’t wait to get my gypsy!!! So excited. Thanks for the tips.

  • Dorothy
    Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:34am

    I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO UPDATE MY GYSPY WITH THE MONTHLY UPDATES?

  • Judy
    Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2:49pm

    Thanks so much for this video Megan. I just updated my brand new Gypsy and my brand new Cricut. I followed your instructions and it was a snap.

  • Irma
    Friday, February 5, 2010 at 12:07pm

    Thank you!! I just got my gypsy and I love it, but when I went to cut- I had no clue how to get them to connect! I couldn’t find anything on how to do it- until I found your site! Appreciate it very much!!

  • Tanya
    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 1:32pm

    Hi I have been toying with the idea of gypsy but I too have SCAL and do not want to lose that bonus due to my purchase.

    Would you be able to tell me if we are able to upload our creations from SCAL onto the gypsy as well? If so this would make such a great package… well providing they are able to fix the recent issue with blocking : )

    Please advise.

  • Suzy
    Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7:14pm

    Thanks for the expression firmware update video. Unfortunately, I followed it to the letter (as well as the instructions on the cricut website and the on-screen instructions). I have attempted it 3 times, rebooting, uninstalling/reinstalling software, etc. My computer is new and exceeds the specs, I’m using a usb 2.o cable, and every detail is correct as far as I can tell, but it still says 2.0 when I reboot the cricut expression. I’m getting pretty frustrated. Have you ever run across this scenario before? Thanks for all your help.
    Suzy

  • Mary
    Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 9:10am

    Hi Megan, Thanks for all the instructions. Did you ever find out if SCAL will work with the Gypsy now? Thanks. Mary

  • Beverly
    Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 8:31pm

    was thinking of getting SCAL but i dont know if i should if it is being block by the gypsy to the cricut. Please let me know if it is ok to get this program

  • Shelby!
    Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 4:17pm

    Soooo I just got my gypsy! Im super excited! The initial set up was a sucess! but im running into a couple of snags… can someone help?

    1) i have a cricut rewards certificate that came with one of my cartridges… but the site said i had already redeemed my certificate… which i have not since i just opened it from the box! (and I am positive i typed it in correctly… several times…) ALSO: i have several cartridges that did not come with certificates.. but HAD serial numbers on the upper end of the box but it came up as there were no points avaliable… grrrr.

    2) for two of my cartridges… i cannot connect them to my gypsy for it says that i need to update my gypsy.. when i log onto the gypsy sync application, it says it cannot connect to provocraft’s website! again grrr… what do I do?

    I have already tried restarting all of my machines, and checking other blogs… hopefully someone can help = /

  • Kathy
    Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 6:14pm

    I have a brand new Gypsy and an older Cricut. I finally got the Gypsy update but cant complete the firmware update on the Cricut. Any suggestions?

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