How can I check whether my Godox trigger or flash needs a firmware update?

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I'm troubleshooting a problem with my Godox flash or trigger and often see advice to update the firmware. How can I check the firmware version on my Godox device, compare it with the latest version, and decide whether an update is likely to help?

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There are three steps to determine this.

  1. Find out what firmware version you're currently using:

    • Devices with a MENU button (other than the AD200/AD200 Pro), press the MENU button.
    • A1: Hold down the SET button while turning on the trigger.
    • AD200: Hold down the MODE button while turning on the strobe.
    • AD360 II: Hold the Zm/C.Fn button to enter the custom function menu.
    • TT350 / V350: Hold down the MODE button while turning on the flash.
    • TT685 / TT685 II / V860 II / V860 III: Hold the Zm/C.Fn button to enter the custom function menu.
    • X1T transmitter: Hold down the MODE button while turning on the trigger.
    • X1R receiver: Hold down the GR button while turning on the unit.

  2. Find out what the latest version of the firmware for your device is and what it does, by going to the Godox firmware webpage. The Godox page lists the current version of each firmware image, its release date, and (kinda) describe what it does. If you're interested in what earlier versions do, you must download the .rar archive of the firmware download, and extract the PDF file inside, which has the entire version history in both Chinese and English.

  3. Decide for yourself if you need the update or not. This may hinge on how you interpret the sometimes cryptic (translated) descriptions of the functionality that was fixed or added in the Godox documentation. So, doing a bit of research on messageboards for reports of whether the firmware update does what you think it does may also be in order.

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Check it in three steps:

  1. Find your current firmware version on the device. The method varies by model:
  • Devices with a MENU button: press MENU
  • A1: hold SET while powering on
  • AD200: hold MODE while powering on
  • AD360 II: hold Zm/C.Fn to enter custom functions
  • TT350/V350: hold MODE while powering on
  • TT685/TT685 II/V860 II/V860 III: hold Zm/C.Fn to enter custom functions
  • X1T: hold MODE while powering on
  • X1R: hold GR while powering on

  1. Check Godox’s firmware support page for your exact model. Compare your installed version with the latest available version, and read the release notes or description to see what issues the update addresses.

  2. Update only if the newer firmware fixes your specific problem or improves compatibility you need. If your version is already current, or the listed changes don’t relate to your issue, updating is less likely to help.

Important: use the firmware file for the exact model and version of your unit. Wrong firmware can cause problems.

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