diff --git a/toolhead_flashing.md b/toolhead_flashing.md
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--- a/toolhead_flashing.md
+++ b/toolhead_flashing.md
@@ -89,7 +89,13 @@ If the result shows an "Error during download get_status" or something, but abov
 >
 > `sudo dfu-util -R -a 0 -s 0x08000000:leave -D ~/katapult/out/katapult.bin -d 0483:df11`
 >
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+> If you still get the errors like `dfu-util: error get_status: LIBUSB_ERROR_TIMEOUT` it usually
+> means the problem is either with:
+>  - your USB cable - try to swap cables
+>  - your kernel version
+> 
+> to update the kernel follow your operating system instructions. Usually the problem is gone when a newer version is installed.
+>
 
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