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Firmware Upgrade Guide
Why upgrade your dashcam’s firmware ?
Firmware upgrades may add functionalities to your dashcam, and/or improve its performance.
How to upgrade ?
Using an iOS or Android device: download the BlackVue App (see links further below).
Using a Windows or Mac OS computer: follow the steps below.
- STEP - 1Access the BlackVue homepage (www.blackvue.com/downloads)
from your computer browser. 
STEP - 2Download the latest firmware for your model from the DOWNLOADS page (this page)- STEP - 3Unzip the downloaded firmware (Zip file)
- STEP - 4Insert the BlackVue SD card in your computer using the USB reader provided with your dashcam.
- STEP - 5Format the microSD card in the Viewer. On Mac, after clicking the Format button, choose MS-DOS (FAT) in the Disk Utility.
- STEP - 6Copy the BlackVue folder to the SD card.
- STEP - 7Insert the SD card in your BlackVue dashcam and turn the power on to apply the upgrade
- STEP - 8The dashcam will reboot automatically after applying the upgrade, and start recording.
IMPORTANT
- Please backup all necessary files before formatting the SD card.
- The SD card must be formatted in FAT32 format. If you format the card from the BlackVue Viewer, it will be formatted automatically in FAT32.
- After the firmware upgrade, please use the latest version of the BlackVue Viewer and/or App.
- After firmware upgrade Wi-Fi login information will be reinitialized. To connect using the BlackVue App, use the default password “blackvue“.
Note: the DR750S Series models have a unique password included in the box and on the camera’s serial no. sticker (you can unmount the front camera to reveal it). The DR750S also reapplies your settings upon upgrade so you do not have to update your password or settings. - MicroSD Card support: DR900S, DR750S, DR590W and DR590 Series dashcams support up to 256GB. DR650S, DR650GW, DR490, DR490L, DR470, DR450, DR430 Series models support up to 128GB cards, and DR750LW-2CH supports up to 64GB cards.
Note: compatibility is guaranteed only with the official BlackVue microSD cards.
About microSD cards
Note that we recommend using BlackVue microSD cards for optimal performance.
The reason is that dashcams put microSD cards under higher stress than most electronic products such as action cameras or DSLRs due to their constant loop recording. We test our cards extensively before selecting them for inclusion in our products, to make sure that their performance is good and degrades as little as possible over time.
Using third party microSD cards can affect dashcams’ performance and in some cases, force the dashcam to reboot randomly during recording. Although the basic requirement of the microSD cards for BlackVue dashcams is Class 10 or U1 and that the SD card should be formatted as FAT32 [Windows] or MS-DOS (FAT) [Mac OS], we cannot guarantee the perfect performance of cards from other manufacturers, as even cards with same specifications may vary from batch to batch.
Every BlackVue dashcam comes with an original BlackVue microSD card. In case it is missing or replaced by a third-party microSD card at the time of purchase, please contact the seller to make sure you get a genuine BlackVue microSD card.
Compatible with most Wi-Fi BlackVue models. Cloud support for all Cloud-compatible dashcam models down to DR650GW Series with Cloud Firmware.
Supports most recent BlackVue models and compatible with BlackVue Cloud.
Note: this Viewer contains two applications in one. You can switch between SD Card Viewer and Cloud Viewer anytime.
- The SD Card Viewer lets you view recorded videos from your SD card and modify the settings of your BlackVue, as well as format the SD card.
- The Cloud Viewer lets you enjoy BlackVue Cloud.
Compatibility: Windows 7 and above.
Compatibility: Mac OS X 10.12 and above.
Compatibility:
| Supported Models | Supported Versions |
| DR900S-1/2CH | All Firmware Versions |
| DR750S-1/2CH | All Firmware Versions |
| DR650GW-1/2CH | All Firmware Versions |
| DR650S-1/2CH | All Firmware Versions |
| DR590W-1/2CH | All Firmware Versions |
| DR590-1/2CH | All Firmware Versions |
| DR450-1CH | Firmware from Version v1.004 and up |
| DR430-2CH | Firmware from Version v1.001 and up |
| DR470-2CH | Firmware from Version v1.001 and up |
For older models or firmware versions, please update or download and use the Legacy Viewer further below.
Compatible with DR650GW dashcams with firmware prior to version 2.000 and older Wi-Fi dashcams.
Compatible with all BlackVue models.
Note: this version lets you view recorded videos from your SD card and modify the settings of your BlackVue, as well as format the SD card.
Your BlackVue Cloud account can only be created and accessed through the BlackVue mobile app or the new BlackVue Windows Viewer at the moment.
WHAT’S NEW:
- New HDR Night Vision for the front (4K) camera.
- Replaces the Night Vision setting (the rear camera will still apply Night Vision).
- Preserves highlights day and night.
- Better colors and sharpness.
- GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Video On Map (Fleet Plan only)
- In GPS Tracking mode, play auto and manually uploaded videos right from the the map.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Quick View Notifications update (Any Paid Cloud Plan): In case of Event, access the video directly from the push notification or via the Notifications menu in the BlackVue App/Viewer.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version.Windows / Mac OS
WHAT’S NEW:
- New HDR Night Vision.
- Replaces the Night Vision setting.
- Preserves highlights day and night.
- Better colors and sharpness.
- GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Video On Map (Fleet Plan only)
- In GPS Tracking mode, play auto and manually uploaded videos right from the the map.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Quick View Notifications update (Any Paid Cloud Plan): In case of Event, access the video directly from the push notification or via the Notifications menu in the BlackVue App/Viewer.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version.Windows / Mac OS
WHAT’S NEW:
- Added third-party Wi-Fi hotspot support (previously, the dashcam could only connect to the Cloud via the internal LTE module).
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.
※ Compatible software versions:
BlackVue App: Android v3.13 / iOS v3.13 and up.
BlackVue Viewer: Windows v3.01 / Mac v3.02 and up.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version.
Windows / Mac OS
WHAT’S NEW:
- GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Video On Map (Fleet Plan only)
- In GPS Tracking mode, play auto and manually uploaded videos right from the the map.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Quick View Notifications update (Any Paid Cloud Plan): In case of Event, access the video directly from the push notification or via the Notifications menu in the BlackVue App/Viewer.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version.Windows / Mac OS
WHAT’S NEW:
- GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Video On Map (Fleet Plan only)
- In GPS Tracking mode, play auto and manually uploaded videos right from the the map.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Quick View Notifications update (Any Paid Cloud Plan): In case of Event, access the video directly from the push notification or via the Notifications menu in the BlackVue App/Viewer.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version.Windows / Mac OS
WHAT’S NEW:
Repeated scheduled reboot fix:
When the RTC (Real-Time Clock) time was out of sync with the CPU (system) clock, the scheduled reboot could occur more than once. This fix ensures that the scheduled reboot only occurs once every 24 hours.
※ Compatible software version:
BlackVue App: Android v3.02 / iOS v3.01 and up.
BlackVue Viewer: Windows v2.13 / Mac v1.37 and up.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions of the BlackVue Viewer for full compatibility with this firmware version.
Windows / Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Repeated scheduled reboot fix:
When the RTC (Real-Time Clock) time was out of sync with the CPU (system) clock, the scheduled reboot could occur more than once. This fix ensures that the scheduled reboot only occurs once every 24 hours.
※ Compatible software version:
BlackVue App: Android v3.02 / iOS v3.01 and up.
BlackVue Viewer: Windows v2.13 / Mac v1.37 and up.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions of the BlackVue Viewer for full compatibility with this firmware version.
Windows / Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Repeated scheduled reboot fix:
When the RTC (Real-Time Clock) time was out of sync with the CPU (system) clock, the scheduled reboot could occur more than once. This fix ensures that the scheduled reboot only occurs once every 24 hours.
※ Compatible software version:
BlackVue Viewer: Windows v2.13 / Mac v1.37 and up.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions of the BlackVue Viewer for full compatibility with this firmware version.
Windows / Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Repeated scheduled reboot fix:
When the RTC (Real-Time Clock) time was out of sync with the CPU (system) clock, the scheduled reboot could occur more than once. This fix ensures that the scheduled reboot only occurs once every 24 hours.
※ Compatible software version:
BlackVue Viewer: Windows v2.13 / Mac v1.37 and up.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions of the BlackVue Viewer for full compatibility with this firmware version.
Windows / Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
1. Adds possibility to choose time zone in 30 minutes increments.
2. Fixes an issue where the dashcam would take longer than usual to exit Parking Mode or turn on Parking Mode while driving in very slow traffic.
Windows / Mac OS X
[Firmware Upgrade Guide]
- Download the firmware for your BlackVue DR490-2CH dashcam.
- Unzip the downloaded firmware (zip file).
※ CAUTION: The next step will ask you to format the microSD card. Before doing so, please backup any files present on the microSD card, as the formatting will erase them.
- Insert the BlackVue microSD card into your computer and format it (FAT32 format).
- Copy the file “bb_dr490-2ch.bin” to the formatted microSD card.
- Insert the microSD card into the dashcam and turn it on to start applying the upgrade.
- After completing upgrade, your BlackVue will boot up and start recording.
[IMPORTANT]
※ The microSD card must be formatted in FAT32 format (Note: the BlackVue Viewer formats in FAT32 format).
※ After upgrading the firmware, please use the latest version of the BlackVue Viewer to ensure compatibility.
WHAT’S NEW:
- Added ADAS feature: FVSA (Front Vehicle Start Alarm). The dashcam will alert you if it senses that your vehicle is remaining stationary after the front vehicle has started moving forward. Useful when waiting at traffic lights or intersections.
IMPORTANT: this feature requires the External GPS.
Windows / Mac OS X
[Firmware Upgrade Guide]
- Download the firmware for your BlackVue DR490L-2CH dashcam.
- Unzip the downloaded firmware (zip file).
※ CAUTION: The next step will ask you to format the microSD card. Before doing so, please backup any files present on the microSD card, as the formatting will erase them.
- Insert the BlackVue microSD card into your computer and format it (FAT32 format).
- Copy the file “bb_dr490l-2ch.bin” to the formatted microSD card.
- Insert the microSD card into the dashcam and turn it on to start applying the upgrade.
- Once the upgrade is applied, a screen will prompt you to format the microSD card. Confirm to proceed.
- After completing the microSD card formatting step, your BlackVue will boot up and start recording.
[IMPORTANT]
※ The microSD card must be formatted in FAT32 format (Note: the BlackVue Viewer formats in FAT32 format).
※ After upgrading the firmware, please use the latest version of the BlackVue Viewer to ensure compatibility.
WHAT’S NEW:
- GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Video On Map (Fleet Plan only)
- In GPS Tracking mode, play auto and manually uploaded videos right from the the map.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version. Remember: upgrading this firmware will reset your Wi-Fi password and settings. Default Wi-Fi password is "blackvue".Windows / Mac OS
WHAT’S NEW:
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version.
Windows
Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
- GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
- Video On Map (Fleet Plan only)
- In GPS Tracking mode, play auto and manually uploaded videos right from the the map.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
Important:
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility with this firmware version. Remember: upgrading this firmware will reset your Wi-Fi password and settings. Default Wi-Fi password is "blackvue".Windows / Mac OS
Also compatible with BlackVue DR650GW-2CH TRUCK and DR650GW-2CH IR.
WHAT’S NEW:
Firmware compatible with the Cloud service – BlackVue Cloud.
Refer to this table for a comparison with the Legacy Firmware.
In this update (v2.011) :
GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
※ Compatible software versions:
BlackVue App: Android v2.91 / iOS v2.91 and up.
BlackVue Viewer: Windows v2.08.
v2.008:
- System Stabilization.
- DAB interference mitigation.
※ Note: this firmware does not support Rearview Kit (R-100).
Please download the Rearview Kit-compatible firmware (v2.007) if needed.
v2.007:
Fix for potential Cloud connectivity issue.
v2.006:
Event Recording bug fix: when 1 or 2 of the 3-axis sensitivity settings (up-down, left-right, front-rear) were set to zero (no issue will all 3 parameters set to zero), Event recordings would occur repeatedly.
v2.005:
1. Video quality improvement (including bitrate up to 10Mbps for the front camera on Highest quality setting).
Note: this is actually higher than the Highest quality setting on the Legacy firmware (8Mbps).
2. Video quality settings added (Normal/High/Highest).
3. Expanded hotspot settings: you can now register up to 3 hotspots for your BlackVue to connect to the Cloud.
When you change the time zone and save the setting, the next time you insert the microSD card into the dashcam it will format the microSD card.
Important
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility after a firmware update.
Note 1: Even if you install this firmware, you will be able to install the Legacy firmware over it.
Note 2: To check if your BlackVue DR650GW-2CH / 2CH TRUCK dashcam is compatible with BlackVue Cloud, refer to [link].
Note 3: This firmware is compatible with the new BlackVue app only, as well as the BlackVue Windows / Mac Viewer.
Windows / macOS
Also compatible with BlackVue DR650GW-2CH TRUCK and DR650GW-2CH IR.
WHAT’S NEW:
This is the latest version compatible with the Rearview Kit (R-100).
Firmware compatible with the Cloud service – BlackVue Cloud.
Refer to this table for a comparison with the Legacy Firmware.
In this update (v2.007) :
Fix for potential Cloud connectivity issue.
v2.006:
Event Recording bug fix: when 1 or 2 of the 3-axis sensitivity settings (up-down, left-right, front-rear) were set to zero (no issue will all 3 parameters set to zero), Event recordings would occur repeatedly.
v2.005:
1. Video quality improvement (including bitrate up to 10Mbps for the front camera on Highest quality setting).
Note: this is actually higher than the Highest quality setting on the Legacy firmware (8Mbps).
2. Video quality settings added (Normal/High/Highest).
3. Expanded hotspot settings: you can now register up to 3 hotspots for your BlackVue to connect to the Cloud.
When you change the time zone and save the setting, the next time you insert the microSD card into the dashcam it will format the microSD card.
Important
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility after a firmware update.
Note 1: Even if you install this firmware, you will be able to install the Legacy firmware over it.
Note 2: To check if your BlackVue DR650GW-2CH / 2CH TRUCK dashcam is compatible with BlackVue Cloud, refer to [link].
Note 3: This firmware is compatible with the new BlackVue app only, as well as the BlackVue Windows / Mac Viewer.
Windows
Mac OS X
Also compatible with BlackVue DR650GW-2CH TRUCK and DR650GW-2CH IR.
WHAT’S NEW:
Stability improvements.
Windows
Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Firmware compatible with the Cloud service – BlackVue Cloud.
Refer to this table for a comparison with the Legacy Firmware.
In this update (v2.011) :
GPS Tracking improvements (Any Paid Cloud Plan)
- Polling rate increased for better accuracy (1 minute --> 15 seconds).
- Multiple usability improvements.
- Not supported by the BlackVue Mac Viewer.
※ Compatible software versions:
BlackVue App: Android v2.91 / iOS v2.91 and up.
BlackVue Viewer: Windows v2.08.
v2.008:
Stability improvements.
v2.007 :
Fix for potential Cloud connectivity issue.
v2.006:
Event Recording bug fix: when 1 or 2 of the 3-axis sensitivity settings (up-down, left-right, front-rear) were set to zero (no issue will all 3 parameters set to zero), Event recordings would occur repeatedly.
v2.005:
1. Video quality improvement (including bitrate up to 10Mbps for the front camera on Highest quality setting).
Note: this is actually higher than the Highest quality setting on the Legacy firmware (8Mbps).
2. Video quality settings added (Normal/High/Highest).
3. Expanded hotspot settings: you can now register up to 3 hotspots for your BlackVue to connect to the Cloud.
When you change the time zone and save the setting, the next time you insert the microSD card into the dashcam it will format the microSD card.
Important
Make sure to use the latest versions for the BlackVue Viewer and BlackVue App for full compatibility after a firmware update.
Note 1: Even if you install this firmware, you will be able to install the Legacy firmware over it.
Note 2: To check how to get your Cloud security code, in case there is no QR code on your BlackVue DR650GW-1CH dashcam, refer to [link].
Note 3: This firmware is compatible with the new BlackVue app only, as well as the BlackVue Windows / Mac Viewer.
Windows / macOS
WHAT’S NEW:
Stability improvements.
Windows
Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
- Fixed an issue where the camera would hang when entering the list of files (with microSD cards 64GB and over).
- Fixed issue with 128GB microSD cards, where about 5GB space would be left unused.
- Updated voice announcements.
- Fixed issue where time displayed in video would be different from time displayed on the LCD screen.
- Other bug fixes and stability improvements.
Windows
Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Stability improvements.
Windows
Mac OS X
Windows
Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Please use the latest version of the BlackVue Legacy Viewer to guarantee compatibility with this firmware.
Windows
Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Added Dutch language support.
Windows
Mac OS X
WHAT’S NEW:
Added Russian language firmware.
Windows
Mac OS X
This program lets you set up the time and date on any BlackVue.
[Instructions]
1. Connect the SD card to your PC.
2. Make sure to back up and remove all videos that are on the SD card (in the "Record" folder).
3. Download the Time Set application and run it.
4. Select the SD card drive.
5. Set the desired time.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Remove the SD card to insert it into the BlackVue.
8. Check the voice guide to confirm application of new settings.
9. The system automatically reboots, time setting is complete.
[Notes]
1. Please use it after upgrading to the latest firmware.
2. Please set the time to the expected time you will use the BlackVue ( NOT present time).
3. Booting takes about 13-15 seconds after the power inputs. Please consider this when setting the time.