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.. _install_micropython_on_pico:

1.3 Install MicroPython Firmware on Your Pico
=========================================================


Now come to install MicroPython Firmware into Raspberry Pi Pico, Thonny IDE provides a very convenient way for you to install it with one click.

.. note::
    If you do not wish to upgrade Thonny, you can use the Raspberry Pi official |link_micropython_pi| by dragging and dropping an ``rp2_pico_xxxx.uf2`` file into Raspberry Pi Pico.

#. Open Thonny IDE.

    .. image:: img/set_pico1.png

#. Press and hold the **BOOTSEL** button and then connect the Pico to computer via a Micro USB cable. Release the **BOOTSEL** button after your Pico is mount as a Mass Storage Device called **RPI-RP2**.

    .. image:: img/bootsel_onboard.png

#. In the bottom right corner, click the interpreter selection button and select **Install Micropython**.

    .. note::
        If your Thonny does not have this option, please update to the latest version.

    .. image:: img/set_pico2.png

#. In the **Target volume**, the volume of the Pico you just plugged in will automatically appear, and in the **Micropython variant**, select **Raspberry Pi.Pico/Pico H**.

    .. image:: img/set_pico3.png

#. Click the **Install** button, wait for the installation to complete and then close this page.

    .. image:: img/set_pico4.png


Congratulations, now your Raspberry Pi Pico is ready to go.