Software Update and Reset for GoPro Hero 3, 3+ and 4

Jeremy March 11, 2026

Thank a lot !

Ali March 6, 2026

Thank you, I was able to reset my gopro hero 3+ silver password, however it updated to 2.00 for some reason. I was able to update it to the latest version through the app afterwards though.

Gabriel March 5, 2026

My GoPro Hero 3+ didn't say it was updating?

Ron March 4, 2026

thanks a lot that works for my 3+silver!!

stone March 3, 2026

Thanks a million, this is the only one that really works after searching over and over!

timo March 2, 2026

3時間もネットをあちこち見て、やっと役に立つサイトを見つけました。ありがとうございます！

Hugo February 15, 2026

Thanks for bringing my Hero 3 Silver back to life! The firmware available on the official gopro site seems to be for Black Edition only.

Hugo, France

Oscar February 8, 2026

Thank you VERY much, this helped me regain access to the Wifi since I had forgotten the customized password I set many years ago.
However, the newer GoPro "Quick" app requires the password to include at least one 1-9 digit. So I modified the "settings.in" file where I just added numeric digits to the Wifi password and now it's working fine.

Luke February 7, 2026

Awww yeah, this revived a Hero3 Black that I found in a recycle bin. Followed the instructions and it updated. The instructions on the GoPro website are trash and did nothing. This made it happen!

Bruno Castilhos February 6, 2026

Parabéns, tu é o cara, falando do Brasil aqui. Comprei a câmera usada e o dono não sabia a senha. Tetei pelos sites oficiais e não consegui. Você me salvou!

Vince January 30, 2026

Pretty sure when I bought my go pro the shop assistant handed me all the bits from a box and there was a piece of paper he looked at screwed up and threw away!.... So no bloomin password!
the first you tube I checked had a link to files I think were about 12 years old I spent hours trying to get that to work no luck so next one was Rocket Garage and Service who linked to you.
Thanks mate your link worked a treat.

Per January 24, 2026

Thanks SOOOO! with your file the Hero 3 silver was updated! No more fail on firmware

// Per Stockholm SWEDEN

Alex January 20, 2026

Thanks! It worked very well to reset my GoPro 3 Black Edition and especially its wifi password. At first, it didn't work, because I assumed my GoPro was a Silver Edition, but reading the comments, I realised this was not correct. Downloading the Black edition file fixed the problem. Thanks again.

Jim Contreras January 14, 2026

Hello . Tell whether the update for the hero 3 plus black loaded it onto the SD card as it was downloaded from your website two separate files. On to the SD card started the update on the camera trying to connect to the GoPro app with the password . I can see the GoPro hero on the list type in the GoPro hero password in parentheses and will not connect is there something that I'm missing thanks Jim

Jim Contreras January 14, 2026

Hello . Tell whether the update for the hero 3 plus black loaded it onto the SD card as it was downloaded from your website two separate files. On to the SD card started the update on the camera trying to connect to the GoPro app with the password . I can see the GoPro hero on the list type in the GoPro hero password in parentheses and will not connect is there something that I'm missing thanks Jim

Joris January 9, 2026

I have been on this with google and Chat for about two hours untill I found your website. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Joris January 9, 2026

I have been on this with google and Chat for about two hours untill I found your website. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Moises December 27, 2025

I really appreciate your help with this, I was able to rest Wi-Fi password! The GoPro website file did not work, only this one.

Moises December 27, 2025

I truly appreciate your help, I was able to reset my Hero3+ Silver Wi-Fi password! I tried using GoPro website file, but did not work only this one.

Martin December 23, 2025

Thank you from Germany. Got my Hero 3 silver back to work :-)

yoshi December 14, 2025

thanks! this page. very thanks

yoshi December 14, 2025

thanks! this page. very thanks

Brian December 11, 2025

This blog and the update files were a lifesaver. I found an old 3plus black that I hadn't used in years and I wanted to put it back into circulation. Official sites and contacts were of zero use. I was able to upgrade the firmware, the wifi, and reconnect after following your steps. It also spurred me on to source some other old devices. I purchased a bundle of old cameras and batteries on ebay and ran through the processes with them as well, updating a 3 black and a 4. Thanks for posting. It was a big big help.

Mahmood December 3, 2025

10 years on and still saving GoPros. Well done.
I stopped using mine a while back and forgot the password. Thanks a lot.

Oswaldo Cruz November 28, 2025

Hey, man! Thanks a lot!!
I almost got frustrated until I found this glorious website of yours. it`s the only real solution to the password problem in old go pro´s. Thanks for your work. And cheers from Mexico.

Oswaldo Cruz November 28, 2025

Hey, man! Thanks a lot!!
I almost got frustrated until I found this glorious website of yours. it`s the only real solution to the password problem in old go pro´s. Thanks for your work. And cheers from Mexico.

Nodebt November 1, 2025

Came across this webpage by doing a search on factory resetting my H3W, from a video on YouTube. Thank you kindly for the guidance...it worked seamlessly in less than 10 minutes. This being after a couple of hours and a few weeks, days of trying to figure out a solution. As provided, I changed my password setting and added the negative (-) in front of the two ones (1s) and voila, it updated quickly. The GoPro website download did not work as intended. Glad I stumbled on your information. This is the go to option prior to trying anything else. Thanks again...Stay safe, blessed, and be well.

CDS October 25, 2025

Sweet baby Jesus. The only site that worked for my goprohero 3+. Thank you

Rafael October 15, 2025

best eveer it worked now, i buyed this gopro for 5 dollars and fixed in 5 minutes

Junaid October 7, 2025

Thank you this worked for my Hero3+ silver , much appreciated.

regards

Junaid

DC September 17, 2025

I got this hero3+ but i cant connect to the go GOpro app or wifi i tried the steps you said but it wont work. hope you can help me out

bax September 17, 2025

Thanks god finally its work, Thanks Owen, and Thanks Maciej and Daniel (did extra step from this 2 comment), my hero3 white is back

Andy September 14, 2025

many thanks all worked as per your instructions for my Hero3+ Silver.

Mordy September 12, 2025

I tried everything. I used the GoPro Update which it showed it did but when I tried again to use the Wifi PW update changes and i insert the sd card the gopro just turns on without update. still locked out of wifi password. any other chance to reset it?

bilal August 20, 2025

tnx bro its good for hero 3+ you are de best

GR August 11, 2025

AUG 2025 - this worked ! took my hero3+ out of retirement and updated wifi settings etc. THANKS VERY MUCH!

Mac August 11, 2025

Also just had to change the current_password and goprohero to a new password that included a special character in setting.in and was able to get my gopro hero 3+ to connect to the app.

Natalie August 7, 2025

Thank you! The Gopro website no longer has the firmware update that is required!

yhec July 25, 2025

Nice, thanks!! :D
worked on gopro hero 3+

Patrick Davidson July 21, 2025

My Hero. I forgot my password and this fixed it!!

aurdraco July 6, 2025

Praise baby Jesus! After hours of trying to solve this for my 3 and 3+, I finally was led to this page via a Reddit post.

lk July 2, 2025

omg I spent hours attempting and following guides and videos, as well as GP's official docs.. Nothing worked until I tried this. Thanks so much!

Yaroslav June 16, 2025

Thank you sooo much! I spent hours trying the official update package and trying to get in touch with the officials, but those idiots can't even post a working update patch on their website. And you saved me! Now my Silver 3+ can connect to my phone again, and without screen on the camera it is a salvation!

Luz June 11, 2025

Hola, yo utilizo la HERO 3 y estuve intentando y tuve que descargarle la HERO 3 SILVER para que me funcionara, a la contraseña le tuve que agregar un digito al final y cambiar algunos caracteres al inicio y en el medio, pero demora mucho en conectarse, seguire intentando. Igualmente les agradezco a todos por sus comentarios ya que estuve probando con varios.

Adrian June 10, 2025

Well, I carefully followed your instructions and it worked! Thank you so much! I have now got working 2x Hero3 white, and a hero3+ silver! All three work perfectly.

Francisco Heredia June 5, 2025

you saved me and my HERO 3+ Silver. one note, not sure when it took place, but as of today 6/5/2025, the QUICK software app would not allow "goprohero" as the wifi password. I used notepad to modify the SSID and password and saved the file, readded the UPDATE folder to the root directory, and let it update again. - this time emailing myself all the files, link to this site, and all notes just in case.

charbel June 3, 2025

Thanks a lot for this tutorial and holding the new files. i've trouble with my old hero 3 silver and you saved my butt.
Cheers from Argentina

Nemo Skyfish May 26, 2025

Anyone looking for wifi reset only and not getting it done (Hero 3):
1. You need only update.cmd and settings.in
2. adjust SSID and PW in settings.in as you want
3. ensure update.cmd has this content ONLY:

# Camera upgrade rules file
OPTIONS:6

# Load sequence

4. Insert SD-card and power on the GoPro
You should see a message that the wireless settings are being updated, and it is quick.
Ensure that update.cmd contains exactly the above, i.e. OPTIONS:6 (not 10, 14 etc.) and #Load sequence empty

Nemo Skyfish May 26, 2025

Anyone looking for wifi reset only and not getting it done (Hero 3):
1. You need only update.cmd and settings.in
2. adjust SSID and PW in settings.in as you want
3. ensure update.cmd has this content ONLY:

# Camera upgrade rules file
OPTIONS:6

# Load sequence

4. Insert SD-card and power on the GoPro
You should see a message that the wireless settings are being updated, and it is quick.
Ensure that update.cmd contains exactly the above, i.e. OPTIONS:6 (not 10, 14 etc.) and #Load sequence empty

idalmir May 22, 2025

obrigado!!!! funcionou. gopro hero 3 white.

fla May 6, 2025

Hi! I tried to follow your procedure for goprohero3+ silver. I downloaded the folder Update, put on the SD but it doesn't work neither with password "goprohero", nor if I change the password. In both cases, once I have put SD on the GoPro, it doesn't update. Can anyone please tell me how to solve? thank you!!

Waham May 3, 2025

It is a live.... THANK YOU.

Reilly April 26, 2025

Thank you very much! Instructions worked for Hero 3+ but I did also set "current_password" to "goprohero" as someone here suggested.

Joe April 25, 2025

It works! You do have to change the password for Hero 3+ so it's not just "goprohero", otherwise the Quik app rejects it with a confused error message.

Joe April 22, 2025

Managed to do the update and wipe the previous owner's wifi settings, however, the Quik App doesn't accept goprohero as the password. In fact, the Quik app gives an error as if I'm trying to create a wifi name.

Lino April 20, 2025

Worked Thanks!

Darre April 19, 2025

Amazing fix for my GP3+ however I assumed mine was a 3+ Silver (because its silver!)
Silver has a serial number starting H3S+A......
Black has a serial number H3B+B..... or H3B+F........
Thanks again!

Biel Kagayutan April 12, 2025

Thank you so much!!! It worked!!!

Keith Bohn March 29, 2025

Thanks to the information from Daniel posted back in February of 2024 I was finally able to get my GoPro hero3 reset after messing with it for over 2 years. I wish I had found your website sooner.

Thank you Owen.

Donatas March 29, 2025

thanks

Juan R Rosa March 17, 2025

Thanks for the fixes in the update file. I have a GOPRO 3+ Silver and I use the instructions in this app and they work.

Carmine March 11, 2025

thanks for this! worked for my hero 3+ Silver. Once connected to the Quik app it downloaded an update. I couldnt get the gopro to connect to the app after the update until i "removed" the camera from the app and searched for it again. works great now.

Max February 21, 2025

It worked. My GoPro Hero3+ Black is back. Thanks!

Max February 21, 2025

It worked. My GoPro Hero3+ Black is back. Thanks!

Andre February 20, 2025

Followed the different comments and changed the password to : Goprohero1, but would work on my Hero3+black ed. It did finally work though after adding the password in the current passwordAND new password fields in the settings.in file. Not sure if this is specific to my camera or my situation but nothing else worked until I added both passwords in the fille. Best of luck!

Noel February 19, 2025

Hi Owen I have a gopro 3 silver and have done the update but wifi update fails and can not connect is there a fix for this issue please?

David February 12, 2025

I followed the steps for the Hero 3+ Black. I was able to get past the password after I changed the pw to "Goprohero1" but now when connecting to the wifi it doesnt move past that screen and tells me to restart phone/app. Restarted several times and still stuck on the Connecting to WiFi screen..

Allison February 8, 2025

I am so close! The password updated my gopro is showing in the Quip App. I'm only stuck at the pairing phase: The wifi connection says "No Internet Connection" - any ideas?

Jacob Sides February 4, 2025

Putting files in the root and not in an UPLOAD folder was the fix for me. Thank you a ton.

Steph K. February 2, 2025

Hello, follow the instructions described by "Daniel Christopher Ehrenberg" and it works with Goprohero 3 white. Thanks to you!

Prasad January 23, 2025

it worked for my GoPro 3+. Thanks a ton.

JC January 23, 2025

Thanks. After a few nights of frustrations, I came across your page. I also had to make a few tries to make it work for my 3+. First I'm not sure if mine is silver or black cause it has both color on the casing. So the Silver files did not work. Then I switched to Black and it only worked if I only change the wifi name and password in the Settings file. I did not change anything else like in your video and it finally worked. Once I got it to worked, I realized it's only 1080P, not 4K. Now I think I have to buy a newer one anyway. lol. But thanks for the tutorial. You made me feel like a hacker for a few minutes.

Stazz January 23, 2025

Just poppinng on to say this helped me. However, I needed to try multiple SD cards, as the ones I was using just didn't seem to like the update. I also changed the password to G and 1.

For referemce the cards that didn't work were: SanDisk Ultra 16GB and SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB. The one that did work was a Lexar 32GB. All cards work video recording, but they just didn't like the update/Wi-Fi reset.

Anton January 21, 2025

thank you all for your comments and the website owner.
I've managed to update my gopro and change the password as well.

Had issues with the model name. Mine is Silver Hero 3+ so assumed it's Silver Version and downlaaded the wrong update, which didn't work.

after reading some comments, I checked my product ID at the back of the GoPro and my version was actually Hero 3+ Black Edition. Downloaded the correct version and worked straightaway

deez420nutz October 28, 2024

In the case of my Hero 3 black i added a capital G and a 1 to the password so it reads "Goprohero1" and i both copied to the rooth of the SD and also made a folder tittled "UPDATE"

Nick Van Helden October 7, 2024

Thank you so much for making this. It helped me through a frustrating situation and I appreciate the effort that you put in to help. Much obliged.

Juan September 14, 2024

AMAZING!!!! Thanks so much. Worked great on both my cameras that I was locked out of (once I noticed one was a black and one was a silver)....

Maciej August 28, 2024

Im going to write my tough experience with updating my Hero 3 White with version 0.7 or 0.07. Every updating attempt ended up failed. Worked with new 64gb sd card with UHS-1, with update from this website with changed BIN file names to WF3.01-app.bin and 2nd one to HD3.01-firmware.bin < very important. Then it worked.

Jacob Cain July 11, 2024

I've updated my Hero 4s from on my omni from 2.5 to 5.00 firmware thinking it would get better footage for my 360 videos and now they're not working with my omni rig.Does anyone you know if there is a way to download the array system on this firmware or should I look into reverting back to the old firmware.

Ivo Runa July 3, 2024

I am sorry but i did everything like you said and my hero3+ silver still doesnt rebot , i lost my password and i cannot change

Jimmy Campos Herrera June 2, 2024

Hello, there will be a solution for when you update without changing the Wi-Fi password, I am left with Goprohero and the Quilk application does not allow me to log in with that password. Help me!!!!

Matt June 1, 2024

I get the Wi-Fi failed to update after all this. How do you fix that?

Nich March 31, 2024

this was my problem! thanks for your comment. Finally can reset wifi password. I don't know why this is not mentioned anywhere

Luceroconsultor Consultoría Am March 1, 2024

Thank you very much Owen. It worked great and very easy. I searched a lot and nothing worked. I was able to set a personal pass by modifying the settings.ini file script

Daniel Christopher Ehrenberg February 29, 2024

For my GoPro hero 3 black, I found something that worked for me with the new ironically named "quick" app.I followed Tims instructions but ended up with a failed update.First i ran the update unchanged on my gopro. Resetting the password to the default "goprohero"(This password won't work on the new Quick app for some inane reason)Then I opened the settings.in file in a text edit program on my computer and changed the first line to: "current_password":"goprohero"And changed the "password":"goprohero" to my desired password (i think it has to contain a number) Then I ran the update again and it worked. Hope this might help some frustrated owners.

JustaDude December 27, 2023

Was pulling my hair out trying to use GoPro's update steps (completely wrong for the 3) on my old Hero3 Silver. This worked except for connecting back to Quick. Read the comments & found the solution to change the PW in the "settings.in" file, good to go now. Apparently the new version if Quick requires at least 1 number in the PW... Please update the instructions above to include this information, will save others much time & stress ;-).Side note, thanks for taking the time to put this up for us older hero users.

Albino Cake November 10, 2023

Follow all this method and if it doesnt work try downgrading to old version of gopro app(quik now) speaking from experience and hope this helps.

chip soup October 6, 2023

it didnt work no matter what i try. i've done the pages instructions, the yt instructions, these instructions, nothing works.

Biro Zoltan Endre October 1, 2023

hi all ! thank you very much ! it works , you only need to change the username, password in the notepad , and change in the update 1 to -1. best regards, Zoli from Transilvania

Adonis Francisco September 18, 2023

Mine updated but wifi network name did not return to default and neither did my password. thoughts?

Maddi Holmes September 6, 2023

Tim you are a godsend. Thank you so much.

Peter August 27, 2023

Nearing "nervous breakdown"! HELP pleaaaase!Did everything as suggested - and (for the first time!): It worked!Cam (3+ silver) accepted "update" and seemed to install it.Me: Happy!Next i tried to connect to the Quick App just to receive the information that password "needs to have one numerical" character - simply entering "goprohero" did NOT work.So, I read up in the comments and found the suggestion to edit the "settings.in" file.Cool!Did that, saved it, re-inserted SD => nothing happens!Checked the newly saved "settings.in" file (did the editing in the "editor") - tried EVERY option to save with different PWD (just an addl "1" at the end) - but after saving it, and reopening (just to check) it still showed the "goprohero" (without the additional "1" I had entered)Tried to completely change it and save with "unicode", UTF-9, and whatever other option I am offered, .... but NOTHING worked! So: HELP! Please! ...or can you alter the download-files offered to already include a PWD as demanded by Quick including one numerical characcter?

Aln Bonici August 14, 2023

I referenced your blog and added the part on how to get the GoPro to work with the latest version of GoPro Quik: https://www.alanbonnici.com...

XoticGraphiX August 8, 2023

Massive Thank you🙏 & a hugh round of applause 👏👏👏👏👏Bravo Owen McCrink Bravo🥳🥳cuz I've been tryn to reset wifi pw offgrid w/o desktop/laptop for a hot min...finally found a link for this tutorial that actually works 👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🥳

Paul R. August 3, 2023

A true diamond in the rough. After spending two days trying to figure this out the directions here solved connecting Quik to my old GoPro HERO 3+. I also think removing the battery prior to inserting the SD card helped. Thanks!

Ray Adams July 22, 2023

The camera needs to reformat the SD card. Use the menu as follows:Settings ->Delete (trash can)->All (format)->Delete All->Yes->ExitWhen the menu cycles back to the video recording screen, your SD card will now be usable.Hope this helps

Jannik S. July 20, 2023

Got it ;)I´ve done like you told, so i could reset my Password & start the Update. Thank you very much :)

MIlo July 19, 2023

Go to the file right click on the file, the choose open with "Notepad". Follow the instructions below and you will do fine. :)https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Jannik S. July 16, 2023

Hello all,i try to Update my Hero3, because i can´t connect with my Android Phone. After a long long search, i found this Site. I download the Zip for my Cam, unzip it on my Laptop & done everything like wrote down there. But i can´t open the "Update" Folder on my Laptop. I´m using Windows 11. I found YouTube Video, where he showed how to open this Folder, but it don´t work like he shows there. Any suggestions how i can open this Folder & how i can Update my Camera?

Alex Phillips July 11, 2023

So clear, I had watched a lot of youtube that felt way to dodgy. this was the first solution that recognised that goPro stopped supporting the older cameras. Those downloads are gems.You saved a little bit more space in the landfill.

Alex Bailey July 8, 2023

So I got my old Hero 3 White to read and attempt to use the update provided here which is more than I've been able to do with the official download from the GoPro site which fails straight away. But after running it 3 times (the update gets to 100% then shuts itself down) my camera still says it's on 3.00 when I start it up.The RTC battery is long dead, could this have any bearing on it? Perhaps the same reason why my attempts to update it from the Quik app keep failing because apparently my empty 64G SD card doesn't have enough space!

jef May 25, 2023

Thanks, after much struggling to reset my forgotten wifi credentials on a go-pro hero3 I found this site and am now very happy!

Gsinti May 22, 2023

Tim, you BEAUTIFUL BASTARD! This worked for me. You don't understand the pain and suffering I went through trying to get this fixed for HOURS, taking week-long breaks, returning to it, etc. Thank you!!!

Anonymous May 10, 2023

jose aviles May 4, 2023

I bought a hero3 its silver but the serial number inside has a w..download the GoPro Hero 3 White (v3.07) version and do the same don't save it inside the update file.you can change the wifi at settings

Nostrildumbass April 11, 2023

Jesus Christ this took WAY too long to get working. GoPro's own latest "11" firmware wouldn't work no matter how many times I tried. I threw your files in and it updated on the first try. Thank you for this post.

John March 24, 2023

Thanks to Owen et al . . Wasn't easy but following the various tips I just got my Hero3+ black to connect to Quik . . I had to do at least 2 re-boots and re-installs of Owen's software and reinstalling Quik on my A.ndroid.... At one point I managed to get the camera installed on to Quik, but the password failed . . .I had to delete the camera at least twice and then Voila!! my picture appeared...Off for a beer!!!qOwens

Tim Rose March 23, 2023

Finally cracked this problem with the advice from this page! I was struggling to update my GP Hero 3+ Silver, and then by fluke discovered if you install the update files on the SD card, insert it without the battery inserted, then insert the battery, the update works. Thank you so much!

John March 23, 2023

I have opened the settings.in but there isn't any reference to password...also the file is "._settings.in". All four files are preceeced with an underscore.There is are references to a folder - MACOSH...I am using a windows laptop and an android phone. . .

John March 23, 2023

Hi... i have a Hero 3+ Black edition that I haven't used for some time. I cannot get it to connect to "Quik" to my android phone on wifi. Gopro could not help saying that they no longer support that product...I found this site and downloaded the Hero 3+ black v3.11.All went well and the camera accepted the update, but when I tried to connect to quick the password "goprohero" did not work, and I had a message in red saying that the camera name must be at lease 1 character, and then what the password should consist of - eight charters etc...Can anyone help me please . . .??

Isaac February 10, 2023

I tried this but I get SD ERR every time I put the SD card back in. Any thoughts?

Gaijin Ronin December 3, 2022

After posting I decided to experiment. I changed my power usage setting on my phone. I used them on a trip this past week and worked without issues. I paired my three cameras and switched between them easily. Maybe the problem was my phone in power save mode affecting Wi-Fi time out limits or location usage(?).

Captain Blah November 27, 2022

Yeah, happened the same... Took few runs and several redos (because when it doesn't work, we always believe the problem is with us... lol)It worked after few updates and attempts.

Gaijin Ronin November 25, 2022

I'm using the Quik app. I had the same issue. I could connect a Hero+ without a problem. The two Hero 3 cameras would not connect at first. So I used the firmware and reset option that was mentioned in the comments. My phone would not connect to either Hero 3. So I quit for the evening and didn't have a chance to try again for two days. Then both of then just worked fine. I didn't do anything else to the GoPro 3s after the update and Wi-Fi reset. The only thing that changed was I power cycled my phone those two nights. I always turn it off in the evening . I don't know what changed, I didn't seem to get an update to the Quik app. I'm using whatever version is in the Play store, on my LG Velvet with Android 11.

Captain Blah November 25, 2022

Hey Gaijin, I managed to get the update and apparently the wifi settings changed properly...thing is... now I have no idea if the App available in Nov 2022 is still good to go.I only find the one called Quik, once I ask to connect to GoPro, it asks the wifi password, I enter the same I set up, it goes to Wireless available and no WiFi shows up in the App list (although the goprohero wifi is accessible and password works if I connect directly using the android settings).Are you using this "Quik" app as well?

Robert Stiegler November 22, 2022

You made my day!!!! :)Thanks a lot!!!!

Gaijin Ronin November 19, 2022

Still useful November 2022. Picked up a couple of hero 3 cameras from a goodwill. Needed flashing as they both were not responding and I had no idea about the wifi password. Boom, now they both work!

david hinchcliffe November 1, 2022

make sure to open the file called "system" that the gopro automatically loads onto the sd card and make sure to check your model, i have a hero 3+ and i thought it was the silver edition due to it having a silver front and none of the files for the hero 3+ would work so i checked the system info and it was actually the black edition tried the relevant files and worked right away, hope this helps.

ojm1 September 28, 2022

You can edit the files in the zip to set any password you'd like. Just open up the settings.in file in Notepad or similar, edit the ssid and password and save the file.

Jonathan King September 27, 2022

fantastic that im able to set everything back to original, however the gopro quic app does not like the password 'goprohero' due to there not being any numerical or special characters. is it possible to get this update???other than that brill work and thank you

naturalbornrigger September 25, 2022

It took me 2days, dozens of Websites, Forums ect.to get here.Glad i found you.Thx a lotIt's alive!

Tim Vangenechten September 24, 2022

If anyone has this issue, before updating open the file "settings.in" with notepad and change the line "password":"goprohero" to another password. After this update your GoPro. When I did this the app allowed me to connect.Additionally you can open the file "update.cmd" and change "CAMERA:" and "WIFIAPP:" to "-1" (without the quotes). When you do this, the camera will not update but only change the SSID and password.I hope this helps...PS: Thanks Owin! You are a life GoPro saver

Joyce June 15, 2022

Thanks so much Owen for having a link to the actual update file because I tried every which way to get the download from the GoPro site and it just wouldn't become available for download. But now that I have updated the wifi and firmware on the camera, I can't log on to the camera with the Quik app using the default password "goprohero". I even tried the original password of "beahero123" and that won't work either. I am glad that I was able to upgrade the firmware and get the wifi back to the default on the camera, but I still wish I could connect my phone to the camera using the Quik app. If you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it. This is my husband's camera and I have been working on this for over 4 hours now. You have already been a blessing to several from reading the many posts!! Thanks again and may you be blessed as well.

Ellie May 22, 2022

Thank you so much! Bought a Hero3 White from facebook and the seller didn't include the correct USB cable. I have one with the right attachment, but it doesn't show my camera on my Mac. Because of this, I couldn't advance on the GoPro website. Took me a second to reread your instructions about NOT having the files in a folder on the card, but we got there. Your info is still going strong in 2022. -Ellie

Ron May 18, 2022

reset worked, but when I try to connect to Quik, the app says that the password cannot be "goprohero"...how to solve that?

rocksandoceanPeter Young May 6, 2022

Not sure yet, but am definitely glad that I stumbled across this site; now I will try to update a Hero3+; so far, the regulation process has gotten nowhere. Not sure if I am perceiving correctly, but directions at Gopro indicate an "update.cmd" file, which is not present in their actual update downloads. So I will try to figure it out, but, regardless, I will come back to make known what I did/did not resolve.

Redg Rodman April 20, 2022

don't work on my hero3+silver...nothing happened when th gopro turn on even if the files are in update folder

Redg Rodman April 20, 2022

dont' work for me....when my gopro hero3+ turn on....nothing happen.....(even if files are in update folder...)

webkris March 13, 2022

Great work! The file FROM GoPro did nothing. Your file had me up and running in 2 minutes.

Stanzo October 18, 2021

Thank you!!! Impossible to generate a new wifi password on the gopro webstite, YOU ARE THE TRUE HERO!!

vilmar lentz October 14, 2020

I downloaded and 3.11 for my hero 3 + black, updated right, but then when I called on the front display it appeared as if the version was 3.00, could you tell me why?

Ed Graham October 6, 2020

Oct 2020, and this is the Still the best solution.GoPro Hero 4 with error "we can't find your gopro"After repeatedly trying these directions. https://community.gopro.com...Found your link. Worked. Then updated via GoPro app to latest firmware.

Andre Booysen September 18, 2020

Please can somebody tell me if the Gopro hero3 Silver is FPV capable, I've loaded variious firmwares, I'm just not getting the GP# to get into FPV mode, any ideas please?

Johannes June 17, 2020

How??

Zoltan April 28, 2019

Does anyone have a firmware version older that 3.x for Hero 3 White? I need to back rev it to work with my DJI Phantom 2 FPV. Thank you.

C.L. April 8, 2019

You are quite possibly the coolest human being on this late Sunday evening Sir:)-I spent the entire afternoon trying to make this work, with no success, using the GoPro site files, and was able to do it only using your files. Thanks! -C.L.

Barry K Barbernell March 27, 2019

Purchased Hero 3 White from a friend and it sat for the last 4 years. going to Maui so trying to connect to phone with blocked wifi password. Tried to update with GoPro support. Bought a sandisk supreme plus, still no luck gets stuck on "updating" with red flashing. Found your page downloaded fresh firmware after re-format of disk, and followed directions and still stuck on updating with flashing red. any suggestions?

Paul Peloso March 19, 2019

i find the update to be as frustrating a procedure as can be. No progress made.

nopeadmin February 6, 2019

Hey…. thanks for the updates! But my GoPro3 Silver still not updating… i tryed all 3 of the different versions, but no one was able to update the cam…. damn sh**… its just flashes like a disco…. i turned the wifi off, power off… put the sd card inside…. power on …. camera update failed… mhm :-/ any ideas?

sirgoproshiiiieeetalot February 6, 2019

Hey.... thanks for the updates! But my GoPro3 Silver still not updating... i tryed all 3 of the different versions, but no one was able to update the cam.... damn sh**... its just flashes like a disco.... i turned the wifi off, power off... put the sd card inside.... power on .... camera update failed... mhm :-/ any ideas?

maximiliano monacci January 16, 2019

hola gracias! anduvo la actualizacion pero el wifi sigue sin funcional alguna idea?

omccrink January 14, 2019

Hi Kevin, thanks for letting me know that GoPro is referring people directly here, hilarious! Owen

Kevin January 14, 2019

Thanks for the tip - I did try after some time and FINALLY was able to connect! The iPhone software then successfully updated back to the latest software and I have WiFi access again!Interestingly enough after the first agent I chatted with tried to tell me since my SD card wasn't on the supported list that was the problem - the second one pointed me here directly. It appears their solution to the issue is to refer to this page.

Rae Fernandez January 14, 2019

Hi Kevin,I had a similar experience.I left the phone overnight and tried again the following morning and it immediately prompted for the password. I used the "goprohero" password and was then able to connect. I then used the GoPro app to change/reset the SSID and password....I am guessing that there is possibly some kind of network caching happening in the phone handset as I've seen similar issues with other networks. I'd try leaving it for 12-24 hours and then try to connect once more using the "connect a camera" function in the GoPro app.

Kevin January 14, 2019

I have a GoPro Hero 3+ Silver I am trying to reset the WiFi on - Of course the files from GoPro do not work but these do - sort of... They update the firmware correctly and they reset the WiFi to GoProHero - but my iPhone just spins when trying to connect to the GoProHero WiFi. I never get a password prompt. It's close but not working yet.Any thoughts?

omccrink January 11, 2019

They are useless at GoPro! Glad to help.

Rae Fernandez January 10, 2019

Owen,You are awesome!! Thank you so very much.I took my (3 year old and until now unused) Hero 3+ silver out of its box for the first time and thought to myself, I should update the firmware - Huge mistake.2 hours on the phone with Go Pro support yesterday - end result? "Must be a hardware fault" and an offer to return my camera in exchange for a 20% discount on a replacement!What occurs to me is that if I was able to find this blog in under 3 hours of looking for a solution and solve my issue, those fuckers at Go Pro must be incompetent at the very least, more likely quite immoral and unethical in their efforts to sell replacement camera's.After this experience with Go Pro, I will never again buy a Go Pro product, which is sad because it appears to be a great device. However, given this experience, I'd buy a Go Pro knock off for 20% of the cost of the Go Pro device from here on in - Never again will I support Go Pro,

Fume January 10, 2019

this firmware worked unlike go pros page. Thanks a Ton!!

omccrink October 11, 2018

Got these files years ago. So not sure mate.

medic October 10, 2018

I am confused you are stating for Hero 3+ V.3.10 but the GoPro pages says this is the latest:Quote: "HERO3+ Silver Edition v03.02 | September 2, 2015"Where did you receive a newer one than what GoPro is offering?Thks

vanda September 30, 2018

So after a frustrating bloody 2 hours you are a saviour!!!!! Thank you so much and I totally appreciate your time on this!! Yeeeew now to play!

omccrink August 24, 2018

Pretty sure this firmware is fine. Many happy users of it!

V June 30, 2018

omg! thank u so much for this link! i've been trying for so long!!!

Pooraj Kapoor April 28, 2018

HiI have a GP Hero3+ silver. I've already tried every possible step of trying to upgrade the camera. It just doesn't happen. I copied the upgrade files from your site, from gopros official site but it just doesn't start.I copied the UPDATE folder in the card and inserted it into the camera, but when I switch it on the camera starts like normal instead of the update taking place. I copied just the 4 files as well and tried. It just doesn't happen. Please help.

BadUSB is a real thing & T April 7, 2018

No, the _MACOSX folder is a metadata folder, created by, you guessed it - Mac OSX. Ignore it.

BadUSB is a real thing & T April 7, 2018

"they not even say files must be in folder "UPDATE" - EXACTLY, what sheer incompetence from GoPro's website maintenance and tech support team. Go fuck yourselves with a spiked bat, you assholes at GoPro. Good luck to everyone else trying to deal with wilful ignorance from these assholes. They weren't born in a mud hut in Africa with constant war and no change at an education, so what's their fucking excuse for this b.s. then?

BadUSB is a real thing & T April 7, 2018

GoPro website is run by a bunch of drunken fucktards by the look of it. Fuck GoPro. This site gives the correct instructions for a firmware update. Following the OFFICIAL ones, I was confused - and I'm a highly-experienced IT Engineer. The OFFICIAL instructions are just shit. The site maintainer is a moron, and GoPro are control-freaks (otherwise why bother making people give an email and password, just to download the firmware. My mp3 player manufacturer doesn't - and they're the market leader and even though they're not perfect, they have nowhere near as much bad karma as GoPro have). Oh, but the logo is sexy and the new bloatware software (WHERE is the link to past versions for people who do NOT have Core i3 or Core i5 PCs, for example, it doesn't HURT, to keep a link to it, GoPro control freaks!) GoPro have made me pissed.

BadUSB is a real thing & T April 7, 2018

Yeah DO NOT TRUST SOME RANDOM FIRMWARE OFF THE INTERNET, PEOPLE. This is a spying-tool if used in the wrong hands. OR CAN INFECT YOUR DEVICES WITH BADUSB (Google it: BADUSB ).

Bobby February 9, 2018

Much more help then GroPro's site, it worked

Josip January 10, 2018

Hi! I have the Hero 3+ Black model. When I unzip the update on this site I have two folders: UPDATE and _MACOSX. Do I copy both folders to the SD card and then put it into the camera? Thanks

Hamish January 10, 2018

for GoPro Hero 3 Black (NOT HERO3+)Copy the files to the ROOT of the sdCard. Forget everything about an UPDATE folder.I repeat: copy to the ROOT of the sdCardThe nightmare is finally over!

john January 7, 2018

oh my i can kiss you it works YOU ARE GOPRO GOD

Molly January 1, 2018

I followed all of the steps as outlined by other users with no luck. I came across someone who said that you have to create a folder in your SD card labeled UPDATE and drag the update files into that folder on your SD card. Worked like a charm!

Owen November 22, 2017

Nice one Jacob. I'll add it to the list so the others can find it easily.

Jacob November 21, 2017

Here's the latest version of the GoPro Hero 3 White Edition firmware and wifi update. Camera says version 3.07 despite neither package in the folder being that version.https://file.io/F3ZNEu

Nicoline November 18, 2017

Just found out that when you're updating a White edition, you have to change the names of the update in the silver 3 edition, into WD03.01 instead of .02.Very crazy indeed. When I wanted to update with the silverversion I got an error message, but by changing the name my gopro went into update mode.

Jack November 14, 2017

all lower case goprohero

Jack November 14, 2017

File worked great. Once I unzipped the file above for gopro 3+ silver, I copied the "Update" folder from within the unzipped file and it worked perfectly after multiple attempts on gopro site. Don't rename any file, just copy the UPDATE file to camera. Thanks Owen!

Ryan October 19, 2017

Question, update worked for me. I forgot my original Wifi Password. Since the update the wifi name was changed to GoProHero but the password will not work. Is there something else I should be doing? Perhaps I'm entering the wrong password yet again! Please help!!! Thanks!GoProHero3+

Damien October 17, 2017

GoPro shame on you. I try download updates from gopro website ... no luck, all files don't work, they not even say files must be in folder "UPDATE". Without your files I will not setup again my GoPro. Thanks

mamen October 16, 2017

we can't find your gopro,lets try again...i try with another device but still with same problem,,,thanks

Patrick October 7, 2017

I have the exact same problem. Did you figure it out yet ?

Patrick October 7, 2017

Hi Owen, For some reason, the update for my Hero3 doesn't work... I'm following every step here. New microsd card, not putting the update files in any folder of the card... When I eject my GoPro and turn it on, I see that it tries to update, but after 2 seconds, its saying "Camera Update Failed" :(I'm desperate. My trip to China is in 6 days and I can't make this camera work with the latest mobile app version...Please Help me !!

klo October 6, 2017

Hello inquiring about old 3+ hero works fine owned since new but drops in and out of video when trying to film was going to give it to my son to make vids for school projects but want to make sure it works fine can you help with where to start.

Andrew October 3, 2017

From a bunch of attempts I've only got one update.zip file from the GoPro website. Basically I think they don't care much about the older versions. Anyway your site had just what I needed, without all the junk. Thanks a heap!

JANE September 24, 2017

I COULD SERIOUSLY KISS YOU RIGHT NOW!!! IVE BEEN HAVING A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE TRYING AND FAILING TO UPDATE AND CHANGE THE WIFI SETTING ON A RECENTLY BOUGHT SECOND HAND GOPRO HERO3+. CAME ACROSS YOUR LINK AND ITS WORKED!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I WILL NOW HAVE A VERY HAPPY 13 YEAR OLD NEXT WEDNESDAY ON HIS BIRTHDAY, I WAS BEGINNING TO THINK ID BOUGHT A DUD! X

Gene September 24, 2017

Thanks, the link to firmware for Hero3 on GoPro's website was not working.Was able to update using your file.

J September 20, 2017

The hero 3 black update doesn't seem to work on my camera. Following all instructions, but it just turns on normal. Any suggestions?

Vernon September 19, 2017

After 1 week waiting for GoPro Support your video did the trick Cannot thank you enough. I am on a month diving vacation and my memories are done on my GoPro.

Owen September 18, 2017

I've only ever dealt with one white. I'm pretty sure just used the Silver software. Either way, pretty sure you can't brick it using the wrong firmware. Good luck!

Owen September 18, 2017

Is your SD card wiped?

Johnno September 18, 2017

Loving your work Owen!What are the chances that either the silver or black update will enable a Hero3 White?

Bruce September 17, 2017

Can not update my 3+ Black. Cannot download from the GoPro site. Found your site and installed the files on the card. It will not update with the files in the root drive or in a folder

Owen September 16, 2017

Sorry I do not have the White firmware. If anyone does have it, send it my way and I'll upload here!

Michel September 15, 2017

Do you have firmware for go pro 3 white edition?

amanda pagliari September 10, 2017

geniuuuus. I am from Brazil and I was trying download from Gopro website and it wasn't available. Someone put this link and I've followed all steps and.... WOOOOOOORKS!LOVE YOU.

Martijn September 10, 2017

Thank you. Updating on the website failed. Now my hero 3 is on new firmware again

jaime haskins August 28, 2017

my wifi is fine I just want to update to v3.0 so the app features work better

Doovy August 26, 2017

My Hero 3 Silver will not update no matter what I try :-(Neither the GoPro instructions nor the ones here, it would seem the GoPro installation gets "further" in that it seems to install it, however it keeps saying that it is at V3.0 and requires an update. Also tried it via the smartphone app but it fails when trying to apply the update.Frustrating - I hate being beaten by technology lol

wauzup August 9, 2017

I was having issues getting the download to start as well. I noticed on my SD card there were two other folders that I believe were downloaded when I tried to use the App. I deleted everything from my SD card and then added the files for the update. Once I did this and put the SD card in my GoPro Hero3+ SIlver edition it started the update immediately and I was able to update the software and reset the wifi password. Hope that helps.

MBee July 27, 2017

Thank you for posting this! I was having NO luck with updating my Hero 3+ through the GoPro website.

Owen July 13, 2017

What version was your GoPro before the update?

DASH_27 July 12, 2017

MY GO PRO DID NOT WANT TO RECOGNIZE THE WIFI CHANGE FILE, ONLY RECOGNIZES THE UPDATE, AND PROBLEM SOLVED! THANKS

francisco July 11, 2017

Hi Owen,I tried the same that Dean mentioned in february but my go pro hero3+ (silver) was updated to version 2.0. Did the full update.

Sean July 9, 2017

It worked great for me. Thank you

Owen June 21, 2017

Once updated you can delete the files from the card.

Donna June 21, 2017

Can I delete all the files (firmware.bin and app.bin) that I pulled to the SD card for the update after the update is complete or do I need to leave those on the SD card?

Hunor February 27, 2017

On gopro's website the latest filware for hero 3+ silver is v03.02, on your site is v3.10. Is this a genuine firmware or a modified one?

Owen February 13, 2017

Did you use the Wifi password reset files? Or the full update?

Dean February 12, 2017

I downloaded the GP H3+ Silver v3.10 as listed above and it took it to v 2.0Any Idea

dan January 31, 2017

worked great for me. copied across while on the gopro then reset and works great. very happy

Owen January 24, 2017

Glad it was helpful!

fixman January 23, 2017

thanks man, u save my gopro.. some man sold me his gopro without giving me the wifi password, when i requesting the password he just said he's forgot it.

Owen January 18, 2017

Yes, you can delete it after the update.

Lia January 17, 2017

The update works so thank you!!! But can i delete the folder 'Update' from the Gopro after I'm done?

Mads December 29, 2016

I just installed the update and the app works with the camera as long I don't follow the instruction telling me to update it with the app. But I still have problems with t he connection when I try to charge the gopro hero 3+ black via the usb cable on my laptop. The light turns on for 5 sec and then it turns off again. If I turn on the camera it shows me the usb-symbol and it looks like it is charging, but it is actually not :(

Jeton October 8, 2016

hey I try it but it dident work on my gopro 3 + ... any idea? still have the wifi problem?

Michele August 8, 2016

My GoPro (3) ihas 3.0 firmware. It fails any attempt of update, any clue?

Brent March 26, 2016

Hi Owen,firstly I commend you for replying to the many who were either successful or not.'Wireless settings update failed' is Mr. Consistent here in all attempts. Yip I've formatted my sd card numerous times [even replaced with a brand spanking new one]. Hard reset H3+B etcThe gopro functions except 'wifi - gopro app' is non existent.I even did a firmware downgrade: https://www.youtube.com/wat... which updated. Then based on the update did 2 extra steps - whether correct or not... come this far so why not try :)1) Reformat sd card > copied firmware downgrade UPDATE folder in root of sd card >> inserted sd card into gopro >> started >> it updated2) Reformat sd card > copied firmware downgrade UPDATE folder in root of sd card >> went to H3+B_UPDATE_3.11+WIFI --- UPDATE folder and copy/pasted: settings.in into UPDATE folder on sd card >> inserted sd card into gopro >> started >> it updatedIn any UPDATE scenario 'Wireless settings update failed'So I think I'll use this H3+B just as a wireless cam connected to a small selfie stick using a Nyrius Pro :)Keep up the good work.

Max February 24, 2016

This fixed my HERO3+ Silver.It was always shutting off when trying to access via USB or WIFI.What broke it before was the GOPRO Android App which installed the wrong update for a HERO3 and not HERO3+.

Kane December 11, 2015

Hi I had update my hero 4 silver to 3.0, possible I downgrade back to 2.0?Cause my hero4 silver can't connect o any device...

Owen November 19, 2015

Hi Dave, Unfortunately could not figure out the issue. Good luck & let me know if you do find a solution.

Dave November 18, 2015

I've got the same problem as you Owen. GoPro support said to send it back but it's out of warranty. Did you ever figure out what the problem was? Is it the hardware?

Owen August 16, 2015

Hi, only use the file for your camera. If you have the Hero 3 Black, use the GoPro Hero 3 Black (v3.03) link above.

Etienne August 16, 2015

Hi Owen will the update of the Hero4 work on a Hero3 Black edition ?

Owen August 10, 2015

Sorry - the link was broken. It is working now!

lee August 9, 2015

file wont open for hero 4 black have you deleted it?I want v2.00 for black 4 wont open to download?

Owen July 19, 2015

Hey Frank.That sucks. But at least you are getting it fixed on warranty! (guessing you can use credit card dispute or similar if they play hard? But then again, Amazon are pretty good).Have had a GoPro Hero 4 Silver with a similar issue: can't connect it to any device.Hope you get yours sorted.

Frank Baker July 18, 2015

I had the same issue with the Wi-Fi update. However this was a brand new Hero3+Silver purchased in an adventure kit. After multiple attempts to update (about 10). Wi-Fi wasn't even recognised by my iPhone5 or my Galaxy Tablet.During the Update, red led flashes normally for a few second, then stats flashing fasted in different patterns, then the blue led flashs along with the red flash fast together, then both stop and the message comes up that wifi failed updatee and to contact GoPro support. An hour was spent with support with the end result being please send your camera in.This is a brand new camera, so I went back to Amazon support. Ya lot of good that does. Waiting for the seller to send me an RMA.

Scott July 4, 2015

I've copied both folders to my sd card and inserted to the gopro3+ silver whilst off but when I turn it on I get no update, just operation as normal. The other two files will not copy to the sd card Have I missed a step?

Owen June 30, 2015

Unfortunately don't have the old firmware. Good luck!

Domin June 27, 2015

do you know how to downgrade firmware on hero 3 black? Maybe do you have older firmware files that v3.03?

uiliam June 22, 2015

minha gopro apresenta esta mensagem , wireless updating failed , ja refiz todos os procediementos , me ajude

Owen May 26, 2015

Usually just a few minutes. Any luck?

Charles May 26, 2015

How long did the update take? Mine has been updating for at least 1.5 hours?

Max May 25, 2015

Whoop whoop!! Problem solved with the hero 3.Thanks!!

Franz April 9, 2015

Is it possible to find out the actual WiFi-Password? Because I just need to know it

Owen April 9, 2015

It appears it could perhaps be a hardware issue. I have got a GoPro that is refusing to reset the password - the same message you are encountering. Have not experienced this before. It updates software fine, but WiFi no good.

Franz April 7, 2015

Yes, I think the Update works

Owen April 7, 2015

Does the update work, and then the wifi fails?

Franz April 6, 2015

Still the same problem with the folders. When I make a new folder called "UPDATE" with the MACOSX and the UDPATE folder, nothing happens. When I put the MACOSX and the UPDATE folder directly on the SD, it starts the Update, but it still says "Wireles settings update failed" and the WiFi password will not be reseted

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