Updater for Firehawk FX now online

[bond19 21]

Searching for any news on a firmware update for the Firehawk, I see that Line 6 has recently put a updater for Firehawk online, I am optimistic a new firmware update will follow soon.

[mcbeddall 109]

Where are you seeing this?

[bond19 21]

http://line6.com/software/

 

choose firehawk FX on the drop down, then click go

[kimdrawlings 0]

Talked to support today about some questions.  Was told that there is a new firmware update coming in a day or so.  He recommended to do the update via USB to PC.  He said it is much faster and more stable to do the update that way.

[bond19 21]

Thanks for the info kimdrawlings- Did he say if your preset tones will stay intact?  I have done a system reset twice, and lost all my presets both times- if it happens again after an update I may see if the Firehawk can actually fly.... out the window- LOL!

[silverhead 8,807]

A firmware update with Firehawk will replace existing presets on the device. Back up all your presets to My Tones before updating.

[bond19 21]

A firmware update with Firehawk will replace existing presets on the device. Back up all your presets to My Tones before updating.

If that is so, I will sit on the fence for a day or two, and find out from user feedback if the firmware update is worth it.  Thanks for your input Silverhead.

[Line6Tony 1,350]

To be clear, only a factory reset will wipe all the presets, not an update itself (though some updates may require a factory reset).

[silverhead 8,807]

Thanks for the clarification Tony. Sorry for my misinformation.

 

I presume the release notes for the firmware update will clarify whether or not a factory reset is required after the update. So users should carefully read the release notes to know whether or not they need to back up all presets before updating (although it is good practice to do so anyway).

[jhefty 0]

I don't have a USB cable for the Firehawk.  Will you be able to update via the app as well, or should I go get a cable? 

[silverhead 8,807]

Yes you can update via the app and its Bluetooth connection to the Firehawk. However it takes much longer because of the relatively low speed of Bluetooth.

[jhefty 0]

Yes you can update via the app and its Bluetooth connection to the Firehawk. However it takes much longer because of the relatively low speed of Bluetooth.

Awesome, thanks! 

[gshamusphoto 3]

I am assuming you can also update from a Mac?? Yes? via USB.

[silverhead 8,807]

Yes.

[shellsjoint 0]

Line 6, Will this update fix the bugs on the Firehawk?

[mcbeddall 109]

We all hope so, just waiting for a new firmware to be released, it's 1-2 weeks away

[bond19 21]

I don't mind the wait, if the issues that need to be addressed are being ironed out. To Line 6: Lets get the functionality issues worked out first. Extra options can wait until firehawk works properly.

[brennandvaughn 0]

I did update on Firehawk.Since then I've had to do factory reset to get pedal to power on.It will turn on but one red flashing light is all I get until I reset.Anybody help a guy out?

[brennandvaughn 0]

Also pedal has to warm up sometimes to get it to do restore.