# Can't upload or delete files from S6 Boot drive **URL:** \ **Category:** Super 6\ **Created:** [2 July 2024 19:51 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723 "2024-07-02T19:51:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Porkchop](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.udo-audio.com/porkchop/32/759_2.png) [@Porkchop](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Porkchop)\ **Post date:** [2 July 2024 19:51 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/1 "2024-07-02T19:51:56Z")
So I updated my S6 to latest firmware V1.2 . Reading the instructions it said to delete everything in the Super6-Boot drive in order to upload the new firmware into it, which I did. There was an Init patch though, which I backed up before deleting it from the boot drive and now I can’t upload it back. Looking into it further I realize I can’t delete files either, so can’t upload or delete anything from the Boot Drive or the Drive with the presets. I’m on Mac OS Sonoma and when I do “Get Info” for the Super6-Boot or the other drive, the "Sharing & Permissions " section says “You can only Read”. Anyone with suggestions about what to do? thx!! Seb ---
**Author:** ![SteveElbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e8c25b/32.png) [@SteveElbows](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/SteveElbows)\ **Post date:** [2 July 2024 20:27 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/2 "2024-07-02T20:27:54Z")
Have you forgotten to hold down the correct button while switching on/booting the Super 6? ---
**Author:** ![Porkchop](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.udo-audio.com/porkchop/32/759_2.png) [@Porkchop](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Porkchop)\ **Post date:** [2 July 2024 20:38 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/3 "2024-07-02T20:38:27Z")
I don’t think so, the new firmware has been updated. The issue I described happened after the upgrade ---
**Author:** ![SteveElbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e8c25b/32.png) [@SteveElbows](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/SteveElbows)\ **Post date:** [2 July 2024 20:49 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/4 "2024-07-02T20:49:38Z")
I mean that if you want to put an init file on, you still have to do the thing where you hold a button during boot, in order for that drive to show up as writeable not read only. Probably the shift button, but I forget so check the firmware update instructions for that bit in case I got the wrong button. ---
**Author:** ![Porkchop](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.udo-audio.com/porkchop/32/759_2.png) [@Porkchop](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Porkchop)\ **Post date:** [2 July 2024 21:12 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/5 "2024-07-02T21:12:06Z")
Oh I see, I dint know that…the Boot drive was showing up already and I assumed I would be able to drag the Init patch. I just did the shift +turn on and it worked, so thank you is much for your help!!! So now to upload new presets, how do I get the Super 6 drive to show up as writable? it shows up as read only and I can’t delete anything atm. thx again! ---
**Author:** ![waxdoctor](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.udo-audio.com/waxdoctor/32/504_2.png) [@waxdoctor](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/waxdoctor)\ **Post date:** [2 July 2024 21:37 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/6 "2024-07-02T21:37:36Z")
Hold down the patch button whilst turning on the S6… that makes the drive writable ---
**Author:** ![Porkchop](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.udo-audio.com/porkchop/32/759_2.png) [@Porkchop](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Porkchop)\ **Post date:** [2 July 2024 22:05 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/7 "2024-07-02T22:05:35Z")
Fantastic, thanks so much! ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Andrew](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [3 July 2024 15:25 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/8 "2024-07-03T15:25:36Z")
On a Mac you need to enter the S6 boot drive , send the existing firmware to the Macs bin , then delete the bins contents , you are then free to copy the new firmware into the S6 boot drive. If this does not work email UDO support , from my experience whist trying to load V1 into my S6 using a MacBook Pro ( my S6 froze , all lights flashing , no way to load anything or even access boot memory , even turning it on / off did nothing , it was basically a door stop with flashing lights) UDO support were super helpful , telling me exactly what key commands to press in order to get my S6 up and running again . I am sure that they will assist you and anyone else with issues to get your S6 fully working within a couple of days. ---
**Author:** ![Porkchop](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.udo-audio.com/porkchop/32/759_2.png) [@Porkchop](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Porkchop)\ **Post date:** [3 July 2024 16:19 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/9 "2024-07-03T16:19:53Z")
Thanks Andrew, thanks to some of the member of this forum I was able to get things up and running. Updating firmware and patch management on the S6 is far from ideal to say the least . ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Andrew](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [5 July 2024 21:37 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/cant-upload-or-delete-files-from-s6-boot-drive/2723/10 "2024-07-05T21:37:18Z")
Agree, updates and patch management using a MacBook Pro really sucks, there must be something UDO can do to make it easy - if Modal can do it so well I see no reason why UDO can’t , if you have not seen it go to Modal Electronics website and look at the Modal app - it just works regardless of Windows or Mac computer use and is mega easy to use plus does every thing , loading updates, sounds and acting as a fully functional editor / patch organiser etc.