How to manually update Hypoxic's BLU2Lite Indicator
Overview
This procedure will update your BLU2Lite unit to the latest release.
Download the updates below and choose your smart device OS to continue.
Release Notes
v2.07.01 GoPro HERO13 Support
[2024-09-25]
- Fix for the BLU2Lite not showing any status if the GoPro HERO13 starts in QuikCapture mode.
- Added quick connect method for the GoPro HERO13.
v2.06.02 GoPro HERO12 & Beyond Support
[2023-09-17]
- Fix for GoPro HERO12 not using a delay that was needed for the GoPro HERO11/Mini. Without this fix, connecting to the H12 while it is booting up may corrupt the BLE subsystem. The green standby LED will be locked in this case. A battery pull is needed to restart the camera if this occurs, powering off will not fix it!
- Updated quick discovery method for the HERO12. The new handles are now cached. Future cameras will use the generic discovery method. Connection will longer on the GoPro HERO MAX2.0 and beyond until we post an update to the BLU2Lite.
v2.06.01 GoPro HERO11 Updates & Speed up
[2023-07-29]
- Circumventing multiple bugs that exists on GoPro HERO11/Mini firmware. In contact with GoPro Inc.
- Connection will be faster for all GoPro Cameras currently shipping. Cache handles versus discover them each connection.
- Connection sequence streamlined for GoPro HERO8 to HERO11.
- Using new vendor queue methodology vs homebuilt.
- Disabled unused notification channels
- Removed MTU exchange.
- Updated vendor SDK.
v2.04.00 Bug Fixes
[2023-06-13]
- Fixed a connection bug that may crash the GoPro firmware
- Status is now polled from the camera versus at the whim of the camera.
- Fix Battery level indication
- Low-level fix with connection sequence. Will become more reliable.
- Added LED sequence for slow connecting cameras such as the GoPro HERO[8-9]. You will now see a faster "flash" once we started communication but waiting for status. Remember the HERO8 & 9 take a super long time to bootup from deep sleep.
- Various bug fixes with security failing and disconnecting
v2.02.01 HERO11 Mini Continued Support
[2023-03-22] Production Release
- GoPro HERO11 Mini robustness on connections
- GoPro HERO11 Black Timelapse mode fix
v2.01.00 HERO11 Support [2023-02-20]
- GoPro HERO11 Black and HERO11 Mini Support
- Faster wake up and more robust connection sequence
- Once the BLU2Lite is connected to the camera, the respective LED will always remain illuminated. It will cycle brightness to save power, but will never go completely off.
Necessary Files
Download the below files to your phone.
- BLU2Lite HW2 BootnSoft v1.00.00 (stays in bootloader after updating)
- BLU2Lite HW2 App v2.07.02
Android
Until our official app is launched, you can manually update your BLU2Lite on Android using the below tool. Please follow these steps:
- Download the two files from above.
- From Google Play install nRF Device Firmware Update (Android) onto your device.
- The below video is for the BLU2Pro unit. Ignore the section on picking the correct file as there is only one version. The buttons and LEDs are the same.
NOTE: The update will stay in the bootloader after the bootnsoft. You do not need to re-enter into the bootloader like shown in the video to update the app.
You'll now be able to connect and reconnect to the GoPro HERO11 Black/Mini. You'll notice the change in the LEDs pattern when connected.
iOS
Until our official app is launched, you can manually update your BLU2Lite on iOS using the below tool. Please follow these steps:
- Download the two files from above. You may have to confirm the download on the bottom of page if using Chrome.
- From Google Play install nRF Device Firmware Update (iOS) onto your device.
- The below video is for the BLU2Pro unit. Ignore the section on picking the correct file as there is only one version. The buttons and LEDs are the same.
NOTE: The update will stay in the bootloader after the bootnsoft. You do not need to re-enter into the bootloader like shown in the video to update the app.