Register with Linux without a VM

This guide explains step-by-step how to register your Cronus Zen on Linux or using a Chromebook without the need for a Virtual Machine (VM).

The Marketplace feature is currently not functional with this method.

✅ Google Chrome & Access the Firmware Tool

• Install Google Chrome if it’s not already installed.

• Visit: firmware.modcentral.ca

• Connect your Cronus Zen in bootloader mode using the rear port.

• Receive an Access Denied error? Follow the steps below!

Received Access Denied Error

• Open a Terminal window.

• Reconnect the Zen in bootloader mode.

• Run the command: lsusb

  • Too many devices? Try: lsusb | grep ZEN

• Create a new udev rule file: sudo nano /etc/udev/rules.d/50-zen.rules

• Paste the following line into the file:

• SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="1209", ATTR{idProduct}=="2ffb", MODE="0666"

• Press Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter to save and exit

• Reboot your system.

🔑 Register Your Zen

1. Open Chrome and revisit firmware.modcentral.ca

2. Connect your Cronus Zen in bootloader mode and click Connect.

3. You should now see your serial number and update firmware if needed.

4. Copy your serial number.

🏁 Final Registration on the Zen Dashboard

1. Go to the new dashboard: gpclib.cmindapi.com/login

2. Log in using your Discord account In the browser's address bar type: https://gpclib.cmindapi.com/devices/register?serial=YOUR_SERIAL_HERE

3. Replace "YOUR_SERIAL_HERE" with your actual serial number.

4. You should see a Device Registered message and your Cronus Zen will appear in your dashboard.

5. Follow the final linking step in Discord to complete setup.

Chromebook user

If you're using a Chromebook, you can skip the udev rules setup and follow these simplified steps:

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💻 Chromebook Users

If you're using a Chromebook, you can skip the udev rules setup and follow these simplified steps:

1. Open Google Chrome and visit: firmware.modcentral.ca

2. Connect your Cronus Zen in bootloader mode (rear port).

3. Click Connect to view your serial number.

4. Copy the serial number.

5. In new tab go to :

   • https://gpclib.cmindapi.com/devices/register?serial=YOUR_SERIAL_HERE

6. Replace "YOUR_SERIAL_HERE" with your actual serial number.

7. You'll see a Device Registered message.

8. Follow the final linking step in Discord to complete setup.

❤️ Special thanks to Gatsugatsusama (Cronus Zen Discord Moderator) for the methods.