When using CCSv6.1.1 or CCSv6.1.0 with TI Emulators package version 6.0.14.5 or newer, the firmware on the XDS110 is updated automatically when connecting from inside CCS.
If manual updating or diagnostics is required, using a Windows host is highly recommended. Close any instances of CCS that are running in your system. Open a Windows Command Prompt and issue the following commands:
Go to the directory where the utility is installed:C:\>cd C:\ti\ccsv6\ccs_base\common\uscif\xds110
Run the configuration just to make sure a XDS110-class debugger is connected (or to list how many are connected) and what is the firmware revision installed on it:C:\ti\ccsv6\ccs_base\common\uscif\xds110>xdsdfu -e
Put the XDS110 in DFU mode:C:\ti\ccsv6\ccs_base\common\uscif\xds110>xdsdfu -m
Run the updater, passing the firmware file and resetting the debug probe afterwards:C:\ti\ccsv6\ccs_base\common\uscif\xds110>xdsdfu -f firmware.bin -r