Pavilion Gaming 15-dk1026ne BIOS Downgrade

[YoussefAhmed1]

I wanted to downgrade my BIOS version to a previous version and I was able to find a previous version but I am unable to use the normal setup to downgrade and there was an option to copy the BIOS files to an external USB Flash to downgrade from it out side of windows but I wasn't sure how to downgrade from the USB flash and the instructions aren't very clear. and yes i know i shouldn't downgrade my BIOS but i would like to know if there is a way i can downgrade

[ub6424]

Hello @YoussefAhmed1 

Downgrade the bios version (to whatever you like) is possible. Ignore the caps lock blinking stuff in the video. The method in the video with the USB stick allows you to reflash a freely selectable HP bios version that you have written to the USB stick.

Please take a look at this very useful youtube video to reflash your bios:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LLPhdymPeo&ab_channel=thecollegepicker

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[YoussefAhmed1]

i just tried the method in the video and it is giving me an error saying BIOS files couldn't be located or are corrupted 

[ub6424]

Hello @YoussefAhmed1 

>i just tried the method in the video and it is giving me an error saying BIOS files couldn't be located or are corrupted 

Use different usb sticks (usb 2.0 and 3.0), be sure to safe eject the usb stick when created.

Test again ...

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[YoussefAhmed1]

I tried multiple USB flash drives in different USB ports and it keeps giving me the same error

[ub6424]

Hello @YoussefAhmed1 

Please send screenshots:

(1) windows explorer file directory content of the USB stick

(2) error message

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[ub6424]

Hello @YoussefAhmed1 

so follow the instruction that the error message is telling you:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02693833

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[YoussefAhmed1]

i did just that before i replied that the method didn't work still isn't working.

[ub6424]

Hello @YoussefAhmed1 

I would recommend contacting a HP technician.

https://support.hp.com/

HP will definitely recommend you to always use the latest BIOS version to benefit from improvements and bug fixes.

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