GoPro Ace Media Update Firmware HERO5
(GoPro Ace)

For those struggling to update the firmware on the GoPro HERO5 Black camera, here is an easy to follow tutorial.  Won’t take more than 5 minutes!

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GoPro users are experiencing big changes in the way they receive and implement updates provided for their cameras.  GoPro has provided several options such as update via WiFi, desktop app and mobile app.  We found that the easiest, most fool-proof way to update your camera is by connecting your HERO camera to your desktop computer.

You will need

To update your GoPro HERO5 Black camera

  1. Launch the GoPro Quik app.  You may need to be signed into the app.

    GoPro Ace Media Update Firmware HERO5
    (GoPro Ace)
  2. Turn on your GoPro HERO5 camera and then connect the camera to your computer via USB cable.
  3. Quik app will recognize your HERO5 camera and prompt the available update pop-up.
  4. Select the ‘Get Update’ and let the app do its job.

    GoPro Ace Media Update Firmware HERO5
    How to firmware update on HERO5 Black (GoPro Ace)
  5. The app will display the updating progress indicator while your camera is updating. Do not unplug the GoPro.

    GoPro Ace Media Update Firmware HERO5
    How to firmware update on HERO5 Black (GoPro Ace)
  6. Success! Once the camera is updated, you can dismiss the message prompts shown in the desktop app. Safely unplug your GoPro camera and be on your way with the new firmware directly from GoPro.

    GoPro Ace Media Update Firmware HERO5
    How to firmware update on HERO5 Black (GoPro Ace)

As said earlier, there are other ways to update the firmware on your camera – the GoPro website has all of the details.  We strongly recommend backing up your files on the SD card prior to updating the camera.

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