GoPro HERO 4 V2.0 Firmware update

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The latest update has lots in store for your HERO4 Black and silver camera—from an all-new Time Lapse Video mode to ultra high frame rate 720p240 video and more. Update your camera today to get these powerful new features and ensure the best possible performance from your GoPro.

 

To update your GoPro HERO4 software go to the offiical GoPro Software Update page here

GoPro Software update

New features

Time Lapse Video720p240 + 2.7K60 Video

Ultra high frame rate 720p240 video captures a staggering 240 frames per second for liquid-smooth slow-motion playback. With 2.7K60, you’ll capture cinematic, high-resolution 2.7K footage at an impressive 60 frames per second.

GoPro HERO4 Timelapse Video
GoPro HERO4 Image Auto Rotate
Auto Image Rotation

When the camera is mounted upside down, Auto Image Rotation automatically adjusts the capture orientation to right-side up, so there’s no need to flip your footage in post-production.

30/6 Burst Photo

Introducing a new way to never miss a moment. Capture 30 photos in 6 seconds—perfect for longer-duration fast-action activities like surfing and snowboarding.

GoPro HERO4 30 frames over 6 seconds

 

Official Release Notes

 
HERO4 Black update v02.00.00

New Modes + Features


  • Adds Time Lapse Video mode
  • Adds 720p240 video mode (Narrow FOV only)
  • Adds 2.7K60 video mode
  • Adds Auto Image Rotation
  • Adds 30 photos/6 seconds Burst rate
 

Performance Improvements

  • Changes Protune default video ISO to 1600
 

Usability Improvements

  • Adds Reset option for camera Wi-Fi settings
  • Displays Night Lapse shutter time on the camera status screen
 

LCD Touch BacPac Improvements

  • Delivers the ability to add HiLight Tags during playback
  • Adds new gesture to display the last photo or video captured
  • Automatically locks the display after the camera goes to sleep
 

General Improvements + Bug Fixes

  • Night Lapse stability improvements
HERO4 Silver update v02.00.00

New Features

  • Adds Time Lapse Video mode
  • Adds Auto Image Rotation
  • Adds 30 photos/6 seconds Burst rate
 

Performance Improvements

  • Changes Protune default video ISO to 1600
 

Usability Improvements

  • Delivers the ability to add HiLight Tags during playback
  • Adds new gesture to display the last photo or video captured
  • Automatically locks the display after the camera goes to sleep
  • Adds Reset option for camera Wi-Fi settings
  • Displays Night Lapse shutter time on the camera status screen
 

General Improvements + Bug Fixes

  • Night Lapse stability improvements

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