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How to update your HERO Session

To get new features and optimize your GoPro's performance, always keep it up to date with the latest camera software. Here's how.

Update your camera using the Quik App

The Quik App is the quickest, easiest way to update your camera–all you need is a smartphone or tablet and access to Wi-Fi. You can also use the app to control your camera remotely, view your photos and videos and share on the fly.

Download the Quik App:

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Latest release

HERO Session v02.00 | March 31, 2016

HERO Session v02.00

New Features

  • Adds the ability to select single photo or Burst mode directly on the camera
  • Adds more Protune settings for advanced control and customization of your video footage

Performance Improvements

  • Adds the ability to record immediately after settings are changed directly on the camera
  • Reduces time to connect the camera and the GoPro App or Smart Remote
  • Reduces time to transfer files between the camera and the GoPro App

Usability Improvements

  • Improves the experience when connecting to the GoPro App or Smart Remote
  • Changes the behavior of the Wi-Fi status lights so they blink at a slower rate when Wi-Fi is on standby
  • Improves the responsiveness of the Info/Wireless button

General Improvements + Bug Fixes

  • Improves the connectivity experience when the camera transitions between iOS and Android devices
  • Improves tuning for image quality

Update your camera manually

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