HD HERO Firmware Download

To make sure your HD HERO cameras have the latest features, you will need to download the latest firmware.

Download:

NOTE: This Firmware is only for the HD HERO camera. If you have the HD HERO2 or HD HERO 960, please DO NOT DOWNLOAD.

Instructions:

Before downloading firmware, please follow the instructions below:

STEP 1: Firmware Download & Transfer

WATCH DEMO: Apple / MAC   |   Windows / PC

  1. Download the firmware.zip file to your computer
  2. Unzip firmware.zip and extract file named “firmware.bin”
  3. Drag & Drop “firmware.bin” to the main (root) level of your SD card
  4. With the camera powered OFF, eject card from computer & insert into camera

STEP 2: Installing New Firmware on Your Camera

WATCH DEMO: How To Install Firmware

  1. While camera is OFF, hold down the SHUTTER button (top button)

    NOTE: The SHUTTER button must be pressed down for the entire installation process. Do not release until process is complete.

  2. Still holding down the SHUTTER button, press the POWER MODE button (front button) once. Camera will power on.

    While still holding SHUTTER button down, once the file counter registers the SD card, press the POWER MODE button again (3 times) until the display reads “UP”. The red light will flash for 5-10 seconds before automatically shutting itself OFF.

Congratulations, your new firmware is installed and the camera will be reset to the new firmware settings.