{"id":1429,"date":"2022-04-19T14:12:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T13:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/?page_id=1429"},"modified":"2022-06-14T10:36:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T09:36:22","slug":"how-to-update-the-firmware","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/how-to-update-the-firmware\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon R6 \u2013 How to Update the Firmware?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this simple guide you will learn how to update the <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/r6\/firmware\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">firmware<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/r6\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon R6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firmware is software installed on your camera, enabling it to function correctly. Canon may periodically release free firmware updates incorporating new features and performance enhancements.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firmware updates are not required but if you wish your camera to operate at peak performance, they are recommended. Occasionally they might fix serious bugs or add support for new lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Firmware Version is Installed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out which version of firmware your camera is currently operating with,&nbsp; ensure you are in \u2018P\u2019 mode and select the menu then tap the \u2018wrench\u2018 icon and select tab 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current firmware version will be displayed at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-current-firmware-version-800px.jpg\" alt=\"Canon R6 Firmware Version\" class=\"wp-image-1435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-current-firmware-version-800px-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-current-firmware-version-800px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-current-firmware-version-800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Advice: If you want real-time discussion on firmware updates please visit our forum <a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/forums\/canon-r6\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> or join our private Facebook group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/canonr6shooters\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Canon R6 Shooters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Install the Latest Firmware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before proceeding we recommend ensuring that your battery is fully charged, your memory card has been formatted (<a href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/r6\/memory-card-format\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">R6 Format Guide<\/a>), and you have removed all lenses and accessories from your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Download the Firmware<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download&nbsp;the latest R6 firmware from Canon\u2019s Support Sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/internet\/portal\/us\/home\/support\/details\/cameras\/eos-dslr-and-mirrorless-cameras\/mirrorless\/eos-r6?subtab=downloads-firmware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">US<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canon-europe.com\/support\/consumer_products\/products\/cameras\/digital_slr\/eos-r6.html?type=firmware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Europe<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can familiarise yourself with the firmware specifics and the chronological order of previous enhancements by selecting \u2018more details\u2019 on the download page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are happy that you definitely want to update, select the download compatible with your computer operating system [<strong>Windows<\/strong>] or [<strong>macOS<\/strong>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Locate and Un-zip the Firmware<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Locate the file you have downloaded (it will most likely be in your download folder). If you wish you can move this file to your preferred location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The file is ZIPPED, so you need to UN-ZIP before we can use it. To un-zip if you are a windows user, right click and select \u2018extract all\u2019. If you are a Mac user just double click. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will now have a new un-zipped folder ready to use. Sometimes on macOS the firmware download will be mounted as a drive, and you&#8217;ll see this drive on your desktop or under &#8220;Locations&#8221; in Finder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Transfer the Firmware to Camera and Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place your cameras formatted SD memory card into your computer or your computers card reader then <strong>copy the un-zipped file with the extension<\/strong> <strong>.FIR<\/strong> on to your SD card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, remove the SD card from your computer and place back into the camera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn your camera on and set to \u2018P\u2019 mode. Press \u2018<strong>menu<\/strong>\u2019 select the \u2018<strong>wrench<\/strong>\u2019 icon and then tab 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of that tab you will see \u2018<strong>firmware<\/strong>\u2019 and it will be displaying the current version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u2018<strong>firmware<\/strong>\u2019 and follow the cameras instructions, clicking \u2018<strong>OK<\/strong>\u2019 to update and select the new firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-firmware-update-800px.jpg\" alt=\"Canon R6 Firmware Update\" class=\"wp-image-1434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-firmware-update-800px-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-firmware-update-800px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-firmware-update-800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>TIP: Once the update has started DO NOT touch any buttons or dials and DO NOT power off until you are certain that the update has completed. This can take several minutes for larger firmware updates.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any difficulties please drop a comment below and we&#8217;ll do our best to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canon R6 Guides &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"mai-grid entries entries-grid has-boxed has-image-full\" style=\"--entry-title-font-size:var(--font-size-lg);--align-text:start;--entry-meta-text-align:start;\"><div class=\"entries-wrap has-columns\" style=\"--columns-xs:1\/1;--columns-sm:1\/1;--columns-md:1\/3;--columns-lg:1\/3;--flex-xs:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-sm:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-md:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-lg:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--column-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--row-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--align-columns:start;\"><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:1;\" aria-label=\"Tested in Camera: The Best Canon R6 Memory Cards\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/memory-cards\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canon-r6-memory-cards-1280px-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R6 Memory Card Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canon-r6-memory-cards-1280px-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canon-r6-memory-cards-1280px-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/memory-cards\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Tested in Camera: The Best Canon R6 Memory Cards<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:2;\" aria-label=\"Canon R6 User Manual PDF &#038; Online Help\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/manual\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canon-r6-user-manual-1280px-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R6 User Manual\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canon-r6-user-manual-1280px-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canon-r6-user-manual-1280px-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/manual\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R6 User Manual PDF &#038; Online Help<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:3;\" aria-label=\"Canon R6 Firmware Update Version 1.9.0\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/firmware\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/canon-r6-firmware-update-1280px-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R6 Firmware Update\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/canon-r6-firmware-update-1280px-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/canon-r6-firmware-update-1280px-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/firmware\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R6 Firmware Update Version 1.9.0<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:4;\" aria-label=\"Canon R6 \u2013 How to Update the Firmware?\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/how-to-update-the-firmware\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-firmware-update-1280px-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R6 \u2013 How to Update the Firmware\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-firmware-update-1280px-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/canon-r6-firmware-update-1280px-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/how-to-update-the-firmware\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R6 \u2013 How to Update the Firmware?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first page type-page\" style=\"--entry-index:5;\" aria-label=\"Canon R6 &#8211; How to Format the Memory Card?\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/memory-card-format\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/canon-r6-format-menu-1280px-400x300.jpg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Canon R6 Format Memory Card\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/canon-r6-format-menu-1280px-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/canon-r6-format-menu-1280px-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:599px) 599px, (min-width:600px) and (max-width: 799px) 799px, (min-width:800px) and (max-width: 999px) 222px, (min-width:1000px) 266.66666666667px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rfshooters.com\/blog\/cameras\/canon-r6\/memory-card-format\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon R6 &#8211; How to Format the Memory Card?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this simple guide you will learn how to update the firmware for the Canon R6. 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