MeXkey3 Changelog

Note

MeXkey3 has two main control chips inside.

The MeXkey3 firmware is for the ESP32P4.

The MeXkey3_NRF firmware is for the NRF52840.

MeXkey3 Firmware

MeXkey3_NRF Firmware

MeXkey3 Firmware

MeXkey3 Firmware Upgrade Tutorial

v1.3.3

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This version requires updating MeXkey3_NRF to version 1.3.0

  • Optimized NFC functionality
  • NFC FIDO largely completed
  • NFC Smart Card usable (tested with Android app OpenKeychain)
  • Added function to transfer entire entry (QR, NFC)
  • Optimized transmission of large data via NFC tags
  • Optimized password hiding feature; passwords are now also hidden in new entries

v1.3.2

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  • Added English language support; reboot required to take effect after switching language.

v1.3.1

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  • Reverted ESP_IDF back to 5.5.1 to fix the issue where the device cannot wake from sleep.
  • Optimized backlight.
  • Disabled switching to USB mode while kdbx is loading.

v1.3.0

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  • Added Emergency Mode.
  • Added Duress Mode.
  • Added Change PIN function.
  • Modified settings layout.
  • Upgraded ESP-IDF to version 5.5.2.

v1.2.2

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  • Added temperature display.
  • Added short press confirmation function for physical buttons (only supports verification confirmation).
  • Added time drift switch (enabling will automatically correct time errors, but may increase error margin).

v1.2.1

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  • Added NDEF write protection switch in Smart Card.
  • Long press on entry page to generate QR code or share via NFC tag (NFC tag requires "BT+NFC" turned on).
  • Changed new entry page to edit content via left swipe + tap.
  • Added switch to disable random PIN pad layout.
  • Upgraded ESP-IDF to version 5.5.1.

v1.2.0

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This version requires updating MeXkey3_NRF to version 1.2.0

After upgrading to this version, it is recommended to factory reset, including Smart Card.

  • Completed FIDO NFC functionality (Test site: https://webauthn.io/).
  • Added NFC tag function.
  • Optimized factory reset process.

v1.1.9

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  • Removed DNS service to avoid interfering with computer network.
  • Optimized FIDO.

v1.1.8

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  • Fixed the issue where MeXkey3 USB is not recognized on some devices after unlocking.

v1.1.7

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  • Further USB optimizations.

v1.1.6

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  • Optimized USB.
  • Optimized FIDO prompts.

v1.1.5

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  • Optimized FIDO prompts.

v1.1.4

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  • Optimized FIDO certificate generation (does not affect existing FIDO, takes effect after selecting FIDO Clear Data in the Smart Card menu).
  • Optimized USB power configuration.
  • Optimized some KPH errors. Browser plugin can only connect after MeXkey3 loads the kdbx file.
  • Added blue battery icon display when battery protection is active.

v1.1.3

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  • Fixed ed25519 public key certificate generation error.
  • Optimized card initialization.
  • Fixed factory reset error.
  • Fixed chameleon automatically starting on boot.

v1.1.2

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Emergency bug fix release.

  • Fixed chameleon menu communication error.
  • Fixed error when no files are displayed in the script menu.
  • Optimized no Kdbx prompt.
  • Fixed issue where RTC required time resetting after setting the time zone.

v1.1.1

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This version requires updating MeXkey3_NRF

Test BADUSB script download payload.txt, only supports Windows systems. Switch to English input method before using the script.

  • Added BADUSB script function.
  • Removed key parsing.
  • Optimized NRF chip startup, reduced startup current.
  • Lowered automatic shutdown voltage to increase usage time.
  • Optimized Kdbx parsing.
  • Added manual time setting.
  • Added Chinese file name support (kdbx can now use Chinese file names).
  • Optimized USB HID communication.
  • Optimized Bluetooth HID communication (keyboard speed slowed down).

v1.1.0

This firmware version has bugs

  • Added create new entry function.
  • Optimized OpenPGP, can generate RSA4096 on the card.
  • Fixed freeze issue when setting time zone and IP.
  • Changed chameleon polling to interval time setting.
  • Optimized USB HID input.
  • Upgraded ESP-IDF to version 5.5.

v1.0.3

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  • Added time zone setting.
  • Added IP address setting.
  • Optimized browser plugin data filling error.
  • Fixed setting inconsistency between settings menu and main menu.

v1.0.2

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  • Fixed bug where device would lock screen shortly after unlocking.
  • Optimized RTC workflow.
  • Optimized upgrade and factory reset processes.

v1.0.1

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  • Fixed random crash issue.
  • Fixed issue where factory reset was ineffective.
  • Slightly reduced maximum brightness.

v1.0.0

  • Initial version.

MeXkey3_NRF Firmware

MeXkey3_NRF Firmware Upgrade Tutorial

v1.3.0

  • Chameleon upgraded to V2.1

  • Optimized NFC communication

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v1.2.0

v1.1.1

v1.0.0