Firmware errors when loading debian 11

I followed the instructions for loading the debian 11 image downloaded from site. I am installing from an ubuntu system. usng the following command:
sudo upgrade_tool uf image-release-rockchip-format-mixtile-edge2-debial11-20240909.img

This gives
loding firmware…
Loading firmware failed.
Note: invalid tag of firmware, please check firmware

Any help?