How to check your Zhiyun Smooth 4 firmware version? How to upgrade/update your Zhiyun Smooth 4 firmware? Here’s the tutorial… https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k
In this video…
- Firmware version vs ZY Play App version? https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=35
- How to check your Zhiyun Smooth 4 Firmware version? https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=60
- What is the latest Firmware? https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=100
- What’s new in Firmware version 1.77? https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=113
- Should I update to Firmware version 1.77? https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=143
- How do I Upgrade / Update the Zhiyun Smooth 4 firmware? https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=165
Firmware version vs ZY Play App version
First, please do not confuse the firmware version with the app version. The firmware is the internal software inside the Zhiyun Smooth 4 electronics. The ZY Play app runs on your phone and has its own version update.
How to check Zhiyun Smooth 4 firmware version?
- Connect the ZY Play app to Zhiyun Smooth 4 via Bluetooth.
- Press the Menu button on the Zhiyun Smooth 4.
- Goto Settings > General > OTA version.
The OTA version is your latest firmware.
What is the latest firmware?
According to the official Zhiyun website, the latest version of the firmware is 1.77 as of January 2020.
What’s new in Firmware version 1.77?
According to various sources, here is what’s new… and other version upgrades.
v1.77
– Fixed the zoom & focus failure.
v1.76
– Optimize pan axis drift.
v1.75
– Optimize motor protection to avoid motor overheat.
– Optimize Bluetooth communicating.
v1.74
– Fixed Bluetooth malfunction prompt under certain circumstances.
– Added indicator for wheel status recognition.
– Improved motor current sampling.
– Repaired the power failure during APP connection.
v1.72
– Standby mode is inaccessible via the power button in case of unintended operation.
– Fixed some bugs.
v1.71
– Alpha-version firmware.
It seems version 1.77 only fixes the pan and focus failure. I didn’t notice any failure in version 1.76. Pan and Focus are fine on my Smooth 4.
Should I update the firmware?
If you use an Android phone, I strongly suggest NOT to update. You might face more problems, as I have read.
If you like adventure… then do it at your own risk.
I REPEAT… ATTENTION ANDROID USERS… DO NOT UPDATE!!!
====== Android Issue SOLVED!!! ======
SOLVED… Update – January 4, 2020: ZY Play app on my Android phone cannot connect to the Smooth 4 SOLVED! Here’s how… (1) I turned off my iPhone Bluetooth, (2) Then I powered off and on my Samsung Galaxy S10, (3) Connect with ZY Play app again and it works!!!
So, Android users, it is safe to upgrade to firmware version 1.77… at least for my Samsung Galaxy S10.
How do I Upgrade / Update the Zhiyun Smooth 4 Firmware?
Things you need: USB to USB-C cable, a Mac or PC, the Zhiyun Smooth 4.
Step 1: Go to Zhiyun official website. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=204
Step 2: Go to the download page. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=217
Step 3: Download 2 files, the Upgrade Tool, and the Firmware. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=254
Step 4: Unzip the 2 files. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=287
Step 5: Connect the Smooth 4 to the Mac or PC. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=316
Step 6: Power up the Smooth 4. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=343
Step 7: Activate the Gimbal Tool Software. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=354
Step 8: Select the USB port. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=378
Step 9: Select the firmware file. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=404
Step 10: Click on the Upgrade button. https://youtu.be/UAjZad5q_0k?t=442
Wait for less than one minute and you are done. Disconnect the Smooth 4 and start using it like new.
Have You Upgraded?
Have you updated your Zhiyun Smooth 4 firmware? What’s your experience?
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Hello, thanks for your video. v1.52 is not out for the upgrade tool. What is the number in the dropdown menu next to the /dev/? mine says 9600 but has many choices in the dropdown menu? Also when reading the manual, it states that once powered on to long press the mode button to put the gimbal into standby mode. Any idea what button is the mode button? thanks
Mi Zhiyun 4 lo actualice al Firmware 1.79 y la maquina quedo loco no me funciona, Agradezco de antemano la ayuda que me puedan brindar link de como quedo el Gimbal https://www.facebook.com/carlos.arteagacastano/videos/10158688520887508/?notif_id=1611514362951031¬if_t=video_processed&ref=notif
Hello, I have Oppo Find x2 pro. The phone is heavy and I cannot stabilize it, even on the website says that Smooth4 is compatible.
i have a little red light at the bottom of my smooth 4 gimbal.i tried balancing and it seems like that isnt the problem. it just isnt connection.please help me. i bought it only 3 weeks now
i am using smooth 4. but gimbal not working . gimbal still on. all opetion still working. but gimbal movment. and machine not working. i am go to zy play app. go to genral my gimbal serial no still 00000000000
Hi there.
Nice video, after firmware updating to 1.77, the double click to reset axis, does not work anymore?
Yours to?