4.6 Get Device Support for MPLAB® X

MPLAB X: Use the MPLAB Pack Manager, found under Tools → Packs, to add support for new devices in MPLAB X.

For the AVR® EA Family, update to the latest version by performing the following steps:
  1. Click Check for Updates.
  2. For the AVR® EA Family, select the latest available version of AVR-Ex_DFP.
  3. Click Install.

For offline installers, go to packs.download.microchip.com/. Double click on the installer file and follow the instructions to install a package. Any open MPLAB X window must be closed for the installation to take effect.