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# Synch Flash, Please Wait

#### Question:

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Zen Studio has a issue with the error code "Synch Flash, Please Wait"

#### Answer:

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### Close ZEN Studio

1\. If you see the error message, the first step is to completely close ZEN Studio
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### Check Physical Connection

1\. Make sure your Cronus ZEN device remains connected to your PC/Laptop
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2\. Confirm it is plugged into the correct port on the device
 the PC PROG port (right-sided USB port)

### 
Use the Cronus ZEN Marketplace

1\. Open a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome)
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2\. Navigate to the Cronus Zen Marketplace webpage
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3\. <https://marketplace.cmindapi.com>
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4\. On the left side of the Marketplace page, click the Connect button
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5\. From the options that appear, choose Cronus Bridge and click Connect

### Flash a Random GamePack

1. Once connected, go to the Game Packs section and drag-drop any GamePack
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   onto any slot on your device
2. If a new window opens during this process, simply close it

### Program the Device

1. Click the Program button located on the left side of the page
2. A message box will appear saying "flashing device please wait."
3. Wait a few seconds for this message to disappear, then close the web browser
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   and open ZEN Studio again
4. The error message will be gone


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