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# How To Update

## Download Firmware Update File

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[Latest Version](/home/6x-series-sensors-user-guide/6x-series-sensors/firmware-update/latest-version.md)
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## Before You Start

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Data will be deleted during the firmware upgrade process. Make sure to copy the data off your sensor before performing the update.
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This Process works on Windows or Mac.
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## Power On Sensor

Power the 6X using the AC adapter or keep it attached to the aircraft and turn the aircraft on.

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When using the AC power supply, connect the cable to the 6X first, then connect the adapter to the outlet.
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Then wait for the LEDS on the sensor to do the following:

| Power Method     | LED Behavior                                                                    |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| AC Power Adapter | Flashing Red                                                                    |
| Drone Power      | <p>Solid Green (Requires GPS Fix)</p><p>Solid Red (After 2 minutes w/o GPS)</p> |

This verifies that the sensor is fully booted.

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## Connect Sensor to Computer

Connect the sensor to the computer using a USB cable.

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Use the USB-C port on the sensor not the USB-C port on the top of the gimbal.
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Use the [USB-C Cable provided with the 6X](https://sentera.gitbook.io/6x-multispectral-sensor-user-guide/6x-series-sensors/whats-in-the-box/replacement-cables). This cable gives the best and most reliable performance.
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## Verify Connection

Open your wifi/network panel from the task bar. Verify that you see "unidentified network - No internet". This is the 6X appearing as a network device.

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## Open Sensor Webpage

In a web browser (no internet required) type 192.168.42.1 into the address bar and press enter.&#x20;

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[How To Access Web Page User Interface](/home/6x-series-sensors-user-guide/6x-series-sensors/configuration-and-settings/how-to-access-web-page-user-interface.md)
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If the sensor is being powered by the AC adapter the screen will appear red with a warning message.&#x20;
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## Select Update Firmware

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## Apply Firmware File

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## Allow Update to Execute

The software update process begins and may take several minutes. Do not turn off the power or disconnect the cable during this process. It may reboot several times during the process.&#x20;

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## Allow Sensor to Self-Reboot

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## Complete

Once complete, the web page will refresh. You can check the firmware version after the web page refreshes by checking the 'Current Version' at the top of the update page, or the version in the lower left of the web page menu bar.