If that's so, there is another method as you'd be aware using individual BIN files and SD card method, and again using US boot.bin as Ldr.bin to flash the APEC fw_all.bin and resources_7F05.bin, again with overrides set as before when saving the BIN files in RGN_Tool. This method requires placing the DS50 into preboot to flash using Updater and some ppl have great trouble attaining preboot in new devices and also have trouble starting the flash quickly enough if they can attain preboot. Updater will ask you to confirm flashing a lower version software than is already loaded. To flash, open the RGN in Updater.exe and connect the device in preboot. Press RGN button at top left to save the file. In 'Overrides' panel check 'HWID' and write 2270 then check 'SW Version' and write 270. If you have not downloaded the new igo map files, please check. Open the APEC fw and press 'Load' on the first field then select the saved US boot.bin to load it. 541 subscribers Subscribe 151K views 4 years ago Step by step instructions on how to install and update igo maps on a SD card. Sorry to butt in, I would be interested in how to make hybrid FW.Open the US fw in RGN_Tool and in the GUI under 'Firmware Sections', press 'Save' on the first field (boot.bin) to save it somewhere convenient.