west flash Fails on STM32L562E-DK Only for TF-M Samples with STM32CubeProgrammer #85728

kurodash · 2025-02-13T11:40:19Z

kurodash
Feb 13, 2025

Hi,

I am following the document below to build and flash the tfm_integration/tfm_ipc sample on the STM32L562E-DK Discovery board:
[STM32L562E-DK Discovery].

However, I encountered an error when running west flash, which uses the STM32CubeProgrammer runner for flashing the code.

Error Output:

(.venv) kurodash@ubuntu:~/zephyrproject/zephyr$ west flash
-- west flash: rebuilding
[0/15] Performing build step for 'tfm'
ninja: no work to do.
[2/3] Performing install step for 'tfm'
-- Install configuration: "MinSizeRel"
----- Installing platform NS -----
[3/3] Completed 'tfm'
-- west flash: using runner stm32cubeprogrammer
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.28V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Under Reset
Reset mode  : Hardware reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --

Opening and parsing file: tfm_merged.hex


Memory Programming ...
  File          : tfm_merged.hex
  Size          : 177.99 KB 
  Address       : 0x0C000000 


Erasing memory corresponding to segment 0:
Erasing internal memory sectors [0 22]
Erasing memory corresponding to segment 1:
Erasing internal memory sector 31
Erasing memory corresponding to segment 2:
Erasing internal memory sectors [50 107]
Erasing memory corresponding to segment 3:
Erasing internal memory sectors [169 179]
Download in Progress:
Error: flash loader cannot be loaded.


Error: failed to download Segment[0]
Error: failed to download the File
FATAL ERROR: command exited with status 1: /home/kurodash/STMicroelectronics/STM32Cube/STM32CubeProgrammer/bin/STM32_Programmer_CLI --connect 'port=swd reset=HWrst' --download /home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/build/zephyr/tfm_merged.hex --start

Commands Used:

west build -b stm32l562e_dk/stm32l562xx/ns samples/tfm_integration/tfm_ipc/
./build/tfm/api_ns/regression.sh
west flash

Running the following command manually works fine, but west flash fails:

STM32_Programmer_CLI --connect port=swd reset=HWrst --erase all

Environment Details:

OS: Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS
Zephyr Version:

VERSION_MAJOR = 4
VERSION_MINOR = 0
PATCHLEVEL = 99
VERSION_TWEAK = 0
EXTRAVERSION =

West version: v1.3.0
STM32CubeProgrammer version: 2.18.0
STM32L562E-DK Firmware version: V3J15M7

Additional Notes:

The board is correctly connected, and STM32_Programmer_CLI detects it without issues.
The samples/hello_world sample can be successfully flashed and executed.
west build completes successfully without errors.
west -vvv flash produces the following output:

=== Traceback (enabled by -vvv):
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/.venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/west/app/main.py", line 561, in run_command
    self.run_extension(args.command, argv)
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/.venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/west/app/main.py", line 716, in run_extension
    self.cmd.run(args, unknown, self.topdir, manifest=self.manifest,
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/.venv/lib/python3.12/site-packages/west/commands.py", line 194, in run
    self.do_run(args, unknown)
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/west_commands/flash.py", line 33, in do_run
    do_run_common(self, my_args, runner_args, domain_file=domains_file)
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/west_commands/run_common.py", line 331, in do_run_common
    prev_runner = do_run_common_image(command, user_args, user_runner_args, used_cmds,
                  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/west_commands/run_common.py", line 506, in do_run_common_image
    runner.run(command_name)
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/west_commands/runners/core.py", line 720, in run
    self.do_run(command, **kwargs)
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/west_commands/runners/stm32cubeprogrammer.py", line 247, in do_run
    self.flash(**kwargs)
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/west_commands/runners/stm32cubeprogrammer.py", line 301, in flash
    self.check_call(cmd + flash_and_run_args)
  File "/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/west_commands/runners/core.py", line 864, in check_call
    subprocess.check_call(cmd, **kwargs)
  File "/usr/lib/python3.12/subprocess.py", line 413, in check_call
    raise CalledProcessError(retcode, cmd)
subprocess.CalledProcessError: Command '['/home/kurodash/STMicroelectronics/STM32Cube/STM32CubeProgrammer/bin/STM32_Programmer_CLI', '--connect', 'port=swd reset=HWrst', '--download', '/home/kurodash/zephyrproject/zephyr/build/zephyr/tfm_merged.hex', '--start']' returned non-zero exit status 1.

The regression.sh script appears to execute without errors.

(.venv) kurodash@ubuntu:~/zephyrproject/zephyr$ ./build/tfm/api_ns/regression.sh
regression script started
Regression to RDP 0 and  tzen=1
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.28V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Under Reset
Reset mode  : Hardware reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 


PROGRAMMING OPTION BYTES AREA ...
Warning: Option Byte: rdp, value: 0xAA, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: tzen, value: 0x1, was not modified.

Warning: Option Bytes are unchanged, Data won't be downloaded
Time elapsed during option Bytes configuration: 00:00:00.003
Remove bank1 protection and erase all
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.28V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Under Reset
Reset mode  : Hardware reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 


PROGRAMMING OPTION BYTES AREA ...
Warning: Option Byte: wrp1a_pend, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: wrp1a_pstrt, value: 0x7F, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: wrp1b_pend, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: wrp1b_pstrt, value: 0x7F, was not modified.

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes



Reconnecting...
Reconnected !


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

OPTION BYTE PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION:

Option Bytes successfully programmed

Time elapsed during option Bytes configuration: 00:00:02.153

Mass erase ... 

Mass erase successfully achieved
Remove bank2 protection and erase all
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.28V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Under Reset
Reset mode  : Hardware reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 


PROGRAMMING OPTION BYTES AREA ...
Warning: Option Byte: wrp2a_pend, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: wrp2a_pstrt, value: 0x7F, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: wrp2b_pend, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: wrp2b_pstrt, value: 0x7F, was not modified.

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes



Reconnecting...
Reconnected !


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

OPTION BYTE PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION:

Option Bytes successfully programmed

Time elapsed during option Bytes configuration: 00:00:02.154

Mass erase ... 

Mass erase successfully achieved
Remove hdp protection
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.28V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Hot Plug
Reset mode  : Software reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 


PROGRAMMING OPTION BYTES AREA ...
Warning: Option Byte: hdp1_pend, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: hdp1en, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: hdp2_pend, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: hdp2en, value: 0x0, was not modified.

Warning: Option Bytes are unchanged, Data won't be downloaded
Time elapsed during option Bytes configuration: 00:00:00.003
Set default OB 1 (dual bank, swap bank, sram2 reset, secure entry point, bank 1 full secure)
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.28V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Hot Plug
Reset mode  : Software reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 


PROGRAMMING OPTION BYTES AREA ...
Warning: Option Byte: dbank, value: 0x1, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: secbootadd0, value: 0x180030, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: sram2_rst, value: 0x0, was not modified.
Warning: Option Byte: swap_bank, value: 0x0, was not modified.

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes



Reconnecting...
Reconnected !


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

OPTION BYTE PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION:

Option Bytes successfully programmed

Time elapsed during option Bytes configuration: 00:00:02.153
Set default OB 2 (bank 2 full secure)
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.28V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Hot Plug
Reset mode  : Software reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 


PROGRAMMING OPTION BYTES AREA ...

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes



Reconnecting...
Reconnected !


UPLOADING OPTION BYTES DATA ...

  Bank          : 0x00
  Address       : 0x50022040
  Size          : 40 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

  Bank          : 0x01
  Address       : 0x50022060
  Size          : 16 Bytes

[==================================================] 100% 

OPTION BYTE PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION:

Option Bytes successfully programmed

Time elapsed during option Bytes configuration: 00:00:02.154
regression script Done

Any insights on resolving this issue would be appreciated.

Answered by kurodash

Jul 11, 2025

@erwango I have checked the behavior of STM32CubeProgrammer with v2.19.0, as well as the newly released v2.20.0 and a few other versions. Here is a summary of the results:

v2.18.0: I reinstalled and tested, and the write error reproduced.
v2.19.0: Writing and booting worked without any issues.
v2.20.0: Writing and booting worked without any issues.

It seems that the issue only occurs with v2.18.0.

View full answer

kurodash · 2025-02-27T05:58:44Z

kurodash
Feb 27, 2025
Author

After downgrading STM32CubeProgrammer to v2.17.0, the writing process completed without errors, and the TF-M sample was able to start. It seems that STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18.0 has some issues.

(.venv) kurodash@ubuntu:~/zephyrproject/zephyr$ west flash
-- west flash: rebuilding
[0/15] Performing build step for 'tfm'
ninja: no work to do.
[2/3] Performing install step for 'tfm'
-- Install configuration: "MinSizeRel"
----- Installing platform NS -----
[3/3] Completed 'tfm'
-- west flash: using runner stm32cubeprogrammer
      -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        STM32CubeProgrammer v2.17.0                  
      -------------------------------------------------------------------

ST-LINK SN  : 00380025313751XXXXXXXXXX
ST-LINK FW  : V3J15M7
Board       : STM32L562E-DK
Voltage     : 3.29V
SWD freq    : 8000 KHz
Connect mode: Under Reset
Reset mode  : Hardware reset
Device ID   : 0x472
Revision ID : Rev Z
Device name : STM32L5xx
Flash size  : 512 KBytes (default)
Device type : MCU
Device CPU  : Cortex-M33
BL Version  : --



Memory Programming ...
Opening and parsing file: tfm_merged.hex
  File          : tfm_merged.hex
  Size          : 177.99 KB 
  Address       : 0x0C000000 


Erasing memory corresponding to segment 0:
Erasing internal memory sectors [0 22]
Erasing memory corresponding to segment 1:
Erasing internal memory sector 31
Erasing memory corresponding to segment 2:
Erasing internal memory sectors [50 107]
Erasing memory corresponding to segment 3:
Erasing internal memory sectors [169 179]
Download in Progress:
[==================================================] 100% 

File download complete
Time elapsed during download operation: 00:00:17.755

RUNNING Program ... 
  Address:      : 0x8000000
Application is running, Please Hold on...
Start operation achieved successfully

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JarmouniA · 2025-03-04T12:26:58Z

JarmouniA
Mar 4, 2025
Collaborator

@kurodash See #86605

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erwango · 2025-06-30T14:43:28Z

erwango
Jun 30, 2025
Collaborator

@kurodash Would you be able to test on v2.19.0 before I raise a bug on STM32CubeProgrammer tool internally ?

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kurodash · 2025-07-11T08:50:41Z

kurodash
Jul 11, 2025
Author

@erwango I have checked the behavior of STM32CubeProgrammer with v2.19.0, as well as the newly released v2.20.0 and a few other versions. Here is a summary of the results:

v2.18.0: I reinstalled and tested, and the write error reproduced.
v2.19.0: Writing and booting worked without any issues.
v2.20.0: Writing and booting worked without any issues.

It seems that the issue only occurs with v2.18.0.

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erwango Jul 11, 2025
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@kurodash Thanks for this update !

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