# Serial Debugging

Serial Debugging can be used as a diagnostic tool for advanced troubleshooting of the MULTI-Module.

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Serial debugging is only practical with external MULTI-Modules.
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**Step 1:**  Upload a serial debugging firmware build to your MULTI-Module.

| Module Type                                       | Debug Build | Constraints                                                                                                                                                                            |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| iRangeX, Banggood, older Jumper JP4IN1            | usbdebug    | If you have to unplug or power-cycle the module, you must close and re-open the serial monitor within 30s.                                                                             |
| Newer Jumper JP4IN1                               | ftdidebug   | If you have to unplug or power-cycle the module, turn the radio on with the USB cable unplugged from the computer, then plug the cable in once the module has started (red LED is on), |
| Any module with an external USB-to-serial adapter | ftdidebug   | If you disconnect the USB-to-serial adapter from the computer you must close and re-open the serial monitor.                                                                           |

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If you use Flash Multi to upload the debugging firmware to your module, the application will ensure that the firmware you are upload matches what your module requires.
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**Step 2:**  Run Flash Multi (see the [Firmware Update Methods page](/using-the-module/firmware-updates.md)) and open the Serial Monitor.

**Step 3:**  Read the output, copy and paste, or save it to a file

![Flash Multi Serial Monitor with Output](/files/-LyB1PKe3RbaRdnVEwsn)

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Before you use your MULTI-Module for flying you should revert to a non-debug firmware.
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