sunnypilotInstall softwareEasy

Install sunnypilot with a URL

Reset the device, pick Custom Software and enter the install link from the recommended branches page.

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Who this is for

First-time sunnypilot users and anyone switching from another fork.

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You need

  • A comma four, 3X or three on Wi-Fi
  • The install link for your device
  • A few minutes for the download

In plain words

Why this guide matters

The URL method is how nearly everyone puts sunnypilot on a comma four, 3X or three. You reset the device, choose Custom Software and type the install link for your recommended branch. This page also shows how to switch branches later without a reset.

The short version

What the full guide walks you through

  1. Uninstall or factory reset the current software.

  2. Choose Custom Software when the device restarts.

  3. Type the install link for your recommended branch.

  4. Follow the on-screen steps until it reboots.

  5. If sunnypilot is already installed, switch branches from Settings then Software.

Before you start

  • A reset wipes recorded drives and settings on the device.

The full written guide belongs to sunnypilot. Checked on September 10, 2026. Their last update was March 13, 2026.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

Which link do I type?

Take it from the recommended branches page; comma four uses install.sunnypilot.ai/release-mici and comma 3X uses release.sunnypilot.ai.

Does a reset delete my drives?

Yes; a factory reset wipes recorded drives and settings on the device. Upload anything you want to keep first.

Can I change branch without reinstalling?

Yes; with sunnypilot installed, go to Settings then Software, check for branches and pick the target branch.

Related

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