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GoPro Hero Firmware Updrade
Instructions
improved auto exposure processing to help in extreme bright lighting conditions (like snow covered slopes),
and you can now record up to 4GB in one file
PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS FIRST. This upgrade will not work with older 3MP GoPro HERO cameras.
STEP 1: Download/Copy Firmware Upgrade to SD Card
1. Download the appropriate file for your particular model HERO camera (Note: you do not need to open this file):
* Download Firmware — 5 megapixel HERO Wide lens cameras
* Download Firmware — 5 megapixel HERO Standard lens cameras (available 15-Nov-2009)
2. After downloading the firmware (Main.zip), ensure that the file has been unzipped, leaving you with a file named "Main.elf"
3. Put a blank SD card in your camera
4. Connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable
5. Drag the file onto the top (root) level of the SD card (this will be the first window when you open the card)
6. Once the file is copied onto the card, you can disconnect the camera as you would normally
Note: if you have a card reader, you can alternatively use it to copy the file onto the SD card instead of following the above steps
STEP 2: Load Firmware Upgrade into Camera
Before beginning this step, ensure that your camera is powered off. Also ensure that it is loaded with new or fully charged batteries (Lithium or NiMH recommended)
7. If it isn't already in the camera, insert the SD card with the firmware upgrade loaded on it
8. Press the power button and release
9. Then quickly press the power button again while simultaneously pressing the shutter button. DO NOT RELEASE THE BUTTONS
10. Continue holding both the power and shutter button until the red light begins to flash quickly
11. Once the red light begins to flash quickly, you can release both buttons. The camera's red light will continue to flash, which indicates that the firmware is loading into the camera's memory (this will take 5-10 seconds)
12. Once the camera has finished loading the new firmware, it will turn itself off
The camera will now be using the new firmware version, which will have the following benefits:
* improved auto exposure processing to help in extreme bright lighting conditions (like snow covered slopes),
* and you can now record up to 4GB in one file