How To Convert GoPro Hero 2018 Firmware To GoPro Hero 5 Firmware.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Just used your link for Mac and it worked. Go Pro Hero 2018 is now a Go Pro Hero 5!! You should have more views on this video because its straight to the point and you have good, easy to use links in your description. Thanks!!

[@DaveBudness]

Comment made my day buddy.. Well, please pass the link around. Only thing I'm a tad confused about is, the "Go Pro Hero 2018 is not a Go Pro Hero 5!!"? Did, I say something wrong, or label something wrong? Thank You. -Dave mercari-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/photos/m62732499932_1.jpg?1553487691

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Dave Budness I will definitely pass it around! You didn’t say anything wrong, I made a typo. Meant to say “now” but instead typed “not.” I edited it. I’m glad I was able to make your day! You made mine by helping fix a bad purchase!! Thanks again!

[@DaveBudness]

What is up? Hey, any times, we all make comment mistakes. I just wasn't too sure that's all.. Glad to make your day. It's a damn shame to have companies lock you out of there products functions and whatnot. I applaud the reverse engineers who made this possible. I sure as hell wouldn't have thought about doing this ha. But, at least you got yourself a badass little camera now. :-) Now, we sit and wait to see what the new Hero 7's can do. Or reverse the Hero 6, to a 7. Who knows. I think the chiipsets, and boards are different. I honestly couldn't tell you.

[@lensonwheel]

works like a gem. thank you. i had almost given up on updating the software. and moved on to insta 360. today after 3 years. i thought why not try again. and WALLA it works. you are the MAN!!!

[@DaveBudness]

Such an old video. Mind as well have gotten a brand new GoPro. I'm sure they are ten times better now

[@lensonwheel]

@@DaveBudness well. I have a few action camera which are recent. This one was lying around. I wanted to fix it so I can use it for shots on my bike. Near wheel and shockers. No heart breaks if it's broken. Hence the effort. Do check out my channel. It's new but maybe you will like it 😬

[@DaveBudness]

Sounds good Sir.

[@brobear2]

just to add on, i have done this hack as per to this video and it works fine. since love using the gopro with the app, i tried linking the newly update "hero 5" the app sync well and event prompt me for a latest software update. once the software update was successfully installed everything is back as per to the "Hero 5" it event detected the camera name on the app as Hero 5. So in conclusion we all get ourself a Hero 5 at a fraction of the price hahahaha! Awesome hack man!!

[@DaveBudness]

Oh, interesting tid bit my friend. I gave this one away to a friend and got the latest one. That I use for filming. I think it might be time to get myself a real good camera, the GoPro doesn't do well with up close shots, it's a tad blurry. But umm.. to save yourself some cash at the time being why not buy the GoPro 2018 model, and mod it ha. I will say I've never used the app. I feel like it might slow to use.

[@brobear2]

@@DaveBudness i actually had this 2018 model for some time now, and today was they day i found out that it could be hack to hero 5, so after watching ur video i thought of giving it a try as no harm, if anything goes wrong just do a factory reset maybe, that was what i had in mind and since it works well and plus point the app works great with giving me the latest software update. I am all good and a happy man! hahahaha

[@DaveBudness]

@@brobear2 Should get the Hero 7 dude. It's nice.

[@eggnogtv]

Good to hear it still works gonna do mine tomorrow just got it today lol

[@DaveBudness]

@@eggnogtv Be warned. The camera gets super duper HOT. unsure why.

[@armandsdizais964]

Thanks bro this hack is realty working respect.

[@DaveBudness]

Glad it's working, and working for you. :-)

[@boofy081965]

Thanks bro you have saved my go pro 5 was about to toss it .Champion:)

[@DaveBudness]

Be warned. It gets SUPER HOT!!

[@boofy081965]

@@DaveBudness what does the update on the camera?

[@DaveBudness]

@@boofy081965 battery section

[@brobear2]

Awesome dude!! just saw ur video didnt know the 2018 could be hack, decided to try your step by step and now i have a running hero 5!! You the new "Hero" man!

[@DaveBudness]

Glad I could help! I don't know if there's any other hack for the later models of the GoPro. I don't know if you can revert back to the original firmware for this model.

[@brobear2]

@@DaveBudness well i wouldnt want to revert back to restricted firmware hahaha i would like to stay on to this hero 5 hahahaha

[@DaveBudness]

@@brobear2 Unless you want to sell the camera. So someone who gets it knows it's only a 2018 model. Unless you tell them otherwise hey it's been modded. I will say it would get FUCKING HOT!!!

[@brobear2]

@@DaveBudness thanks for the heads up on the heat

[@DaveBudness]

@@brobear2 Welcome. I think there's been some other comments on how hot it gets, or it might have been on other videos I saw. I don't know why it would get hot to touch.

[@IWANALC]

hello, I have successfully done the hack. when I connect with the gopro application an update appears for version 2.70 is it safe to make an update?

[@DaveBudness]

Afternoon, Hope all is well with you and your family. I will be honest I never used the GoPro app for any cell after I hacked the firmware. Even before I knew about the hack. I never used an app for the GoPro. Don't need anything app on the cell. So in closing I'm sorry I can't help you.

[@lukerogers4368]

Does this hack still work and do I need all of the files or just the first link

[@DaveBudness]

I'm sure it still works, don't see why the company would patch such an old glitch. But yes you will need them files i left in the download links.

[@evandrocesar6031]

Tks

[@quickhamburger9624]

thanks dude, you earned yourself a sub

[@DaveBudness]

Thanks, like the username haha.

[@obi_Vision]

How i cam Return back to Hero 2018 Firmware?

[@DaveBudness]

Got me

[@derek91101ify]

YOUR THE MAN BRO!!!!! Yes, for anyone that's half ass smart with a PC. This works flawlessly! hes literally done ALLLL the legwork for you, delete everything on your SD card, Go to the LINK HE POSTED, download it to your PC, Extract it, drag the extracted UPDATE folder to your SD CARD, after its copied over, put it back in your gopro if your using a card reader or if its already there, skip it... power on.. 1/2...….2/2...…..beep beep… beep beep… almost done.... BAM DONE! that simple! How does this work with the updates for the hero 5 black? don't do any updates at all with this firmware?? IDK how this guy doesn't have a shitton of views!! right the fuck on man!

[@DaveBudness]

Hey, thanks for the positive reinforcement. MAD LOVE. I modded my 2018 camera, and just gave it to a friend, who doesn't even use it. After I gave it to him cause that's how nice I'am, I got myself a HERO 7. I love the Hero 7. I wouldn't update anything. I don't even think there's firmware updates for old models. I could be wrong though. Yes, this video needs more VIEWS hahaha. right on! Thank You.

[@derek91101ify]

Dave Budness how much better is the hero 7 vs this hero 2018 that’s now a hero 5? Are there more features? Or for a guy who records on his helmet while on the motorcycle, and that’s it, just in case I get in a wreck, my family has some closure (sad but true), is it worth upgrading? Or is the hero 5 fine?

[@derek91101ify]

Dave Budness and after I upload the new firmware, can I delete it off the SD card? Or does it need to stay on it ?

[@DaveBudness]

havecamerawilltravel.com/gopro/gopro-hero5-black-vs-hero7-black/ There you go the differences. I will say it's all preference. For me I'd rather have something updated and brand new. But that's just me. If your happy with what you have buddy, stick with it, and don't spend the money on something new.

[@DaveBudness]

I'd like to think that once the update is done it deletes itself. But, just insert the card in the computer and check. If it's there delete it. If it aint there your good to go.

[@tristanskylark]

After this is done do you get the updates like the hero five?

[@DaveBudness]

Don't know. I gave this away to a friend, that is collecting DUST now :-(

[@tristanskylark]

@@DaveBudness Your friend collects dust? .. haha JK I know what you mean

[@DaveBudness]

@@tristanskylark I was like WTF!

[@FPVRCs]

Can you record in 1080p 120fps (not in slowmo)

[@DaveBudness]

Hey, I gave this to my friend. Along time ago.. so no idea you’ll have to check and get back to me

[@jimyvon9447]

Hi I want to know how I can Download the fille to upgrade my gopro hero 2018 to gopro5 Thk

[@DaveBudness]

Everything is there in the description, along with step by step instructions. If, the download link is dead. Let me know. Thank You.

[@jimyvon9447]

@@DaveBudness Hi Dave I can't find the file on internet .if it is possible for you to send me the folder upload gopro5. My Mail Address is [e-mail] Thk

[@darklight4815]

thanks Ray!

[@DaveBudness]

What did he have to say? I don't even recall what Ray said!?

[@warrenyeager5711]

They haven’t closed this loophole yet?

[@DaveBudness]

Yes sir, I was just looking at eBay, to get myself another one. Don't even think they care bro. Nor, I don't think they will ever patch. Thanks for watching

[@warrenyeager5711]

@@DaveBudness Is the firmware in the file the most recent update? I just ordered one!

[@DaveBudness]

Yes sir, check the link if it's still good, as in downloadable. If not, I'll re upload it. But, Yeah there's only one firmware hack. So, it's not really recent. Nobody is updating the firmware hack, who ever created it, made it and that's just the way it is, there won't ever be updated firmware software. If that makes any sense.. Just, know the firmware files, do work bud.

[@RUDSON130788]

friend I have a Hero + Alphanumeric model CHDHC-101 will this update work on my model?

[@DaveBudness]

I don't know if it will. Is it or do you know if you got the Hero 2018 model?

[@comprol]

Hi, Good Video. Sorry for my Bad english. How i cam Return back to 2018 Firmware? Thx

[@DaveBudness]

If, you would have dropped your language you usually use, I would have used google translator, to leave a message for you in your native tongue. I tried to revert back to the 2018 hero OS, but nothing worked out for me. So, it looks like your stuck with the Hero 5 being unlocked for you. Maybe, I should have said something in the video. But, thanks for the nice comment :-)

[@indecipherabl3]

Bro am I hearing Minecraft ambient noises in your house? How do you do that?

[@DaveBudness]

Umm.. Naw.. What's the time stamp on it? I'll go back and listen!? Also, I had my PS4 on, maybe it was on the dashboard or something!.

[@indecipherabl3]

5:38 listen close it comes around 5:41-42. Sounds like sum cave noises

[@DaveBudness]

I'm a cave man / cave dweller hahha.. Whelp, might have been this store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2538-CUSA05620_00-SQDYNAMIC000006 store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4478-CUSA01744_00-2016061512150001 store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4478-CUSA01744_00-2016071515000005 Probably one of those PS4 Themes. Many themes seem to be coded with this guys background track BRIAN ENO - AN ENDING (ascent) It's so damn gorgeous, and beautiful to listen to. But, sorry no Minecraft, not into that game anyways, granted I played the Tell Tale Game of it ha!

[@mohammedakhlak7598]

Hey sir link is expired😢😢

[@DaveBudness]

Here you go uploaded to my google drive. drive.google.com/file/d/17A8eK1lLp9Z10P_Y-VxogYqIEQYkYs-B/view

[@mohammedakhlak7598]

Sir it will have night lapse??

[@DaveBudness]

Hey, I actually looked it up, and you do have the option of 'NIGHT' when you go to the photo part of the camera. gopro.com/help/articles/How_To/How-to-Use-Night-Photo-Night-Lapse

[@mohammedakhlak7598]

Can you please give me real firmware link

[@Lifeof_Hero]

May i know if i can use the mic adapter after updating it? 😊

[@DaveBudness]

That I don't know.. I don't have the camera anymore, gave it to a friend. But I don't see why not. Check it out. Let others know. thnx

[@valentinpolexici3002]

If i change the sd card the update it stays right?

[@DaveBudness]

Yes

[@macarenalopez5894]

Is there a way to reinstall the original software from the computer or something similar? an error occurred during the hack and my gopro no longer works

[@DaveBudness]

No idea, that never happened to me at all. This is the first time I'm hearing about it. What did you do, bump it or something? Can you go to the official site and download the official firmware for said gopro? I don't really know what to do man. I'm sorry . This sucks.

[@philipsmit]

drive.google.com/file/d/1s-DVnC5Srz3eFyosJ8FDzDAUUDYza4ry/view?pli=1 found this on another youtuber video, the 2018 firmware. Hope it works. Install it as you would have installed the Hero 5 firmware

[@DaveBudness]

@@philipsmit is that the oem firmware? Cause I do have the hacked firmware on here ready to go. I didn’t think or knew you could revert back.

[@armandsdizais964]

Bro. That all good, but how to downgrade back to hero 2018.😄

[@DaveBudness]

Oh! I don't know if you an revert back to the old firmware.

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

@@DaveBudness lol

[@reggaerocket]

To revert to Hero 2018 is easy. Get the latest Hero 2018 firmware from the "manual update" option on the gopro website and then decompress those files to a folder called 'update_revert'. THEN from the cracked version (at the link above), copy the "fwupdate.txt" and the "hd5_update" files into the update_revert folder. Copy the update revert folder to an SD card and rename it to "update"....and then stick it into your camera. It will restart 3 or 4 times....but will completely revert.

[@joyclicksphoto91]

does it have superview ?

[@DaveBudness]

unsure if the 2018 has that. Don't know I don't have the camera anymore

[@johnpatricksantos1397]

hi can you help me to update may firmware 2.6 to 2.7 .. may go pro 2018 hacked to hero 5?.. thanks in advance

[@DaveBudness]

video shows you step by step.

[@reggaerocket]

@@DaveBudness could you create a hacked version of the 2.7 firmware? There are some features (like being able to use aftermarket batteries) that only seems to work on the 2.7 update. Doesn't work on 2.6 version you've shared at all.

[@DaveBudness]

@@reggaerocket I don't create any hacks or anything. Sorry. I don't even have this model anymore..

[@natewitdaflu9940]

@@reggaerocket did you find it let me know please

[@evandrocesar6031]

Can you tell if the Hero 5 remote control will work on my converted Hero 2018? Thanks

[@DaveBudness]

No idea, don't have one.

[@evandrocesar6031]

@@DaveBudness Tks

[@DaveBudness]

@@evandrocesar6031 sorry man. I don't have the camera anymore anyways, so I don't know if you can revert back software or not. I just know how to modify the firmware and that's it.

[@evandrocesar6031]

@@DaveBudness TKS

[@DaveBudness]

@@evandrocesar6031 thumbs up

[@michael16545]

Hi, thanks for the video. Is it safe to update the gopro with the app?

[@DaveBudness]

I don't know. I've never bothered to update. I don't have it anymore. Camera that is

[@michael16545]

ohh ok, thanks anyway:)

[@DaveBudness]

@@michael16545 Yes, soprry man.

[@NikhilShrestha1]

Bro do you use any spare battery if yes which battery?

[@DaveBudness]

Just the OEM ones. Didn't know they had aftermarket ones

[@NikhilShrestha1]

@@DaveBudness do you have spare battery from gopro?

[@DaveBudness]

@@NikhilShrestha1 yes I bought another one when I got my go pro just on case. I'm unsure if they make aftermarket ones. If so I don't know how they work

[@DaveBudness]

@@NikhilShrestha1 my battery is from GoPro's website.

[@indecipherabl3]

3:20 LMFAO! Respect.

[@DaveBudness]

I beat all of the remake of RE, got all the achievements for it, minus two that came out with the DLC.

[@indecipherabl3]

You catching those platinums? I have like 5 from my PS3 days but I play PC recently

[@DaveBudness]

I came over from xbox, ever since they had achievments, I've been super into them, and I have a ton on the xbox. I traded my xbox, for a PS4, so I'm still int he hunt for them. I tell myself theres so many games I haven't played yet, let's take it easy on achievements, but that never lasts to long. So, I'm still collecting them, or at least trying to get as much as I can. I like to at least try to complete 100%

[@indecipherabl3]

Dave Budness I’ve gotten 100% on very few games. I think only on Uncharted and Modern Warfare 2. Been meaning to boot up my PS3 which is set up and currently has Fallout: New Vegas in the disc tray.

[@DailyDrivesandLives]

so does the camera really get hot when you do the firmware update

[@DaveBudness]

Yes. I don't know why. Might want to do some googling. I couldn't tell you. Unless there's load going on within the camera that is needed to function.

[@DailyDrivesandLives]

For sure it looks so easy to get it done just wanna make sure everything is cool but I also heard you wrote that the go pro 7 black gets hot as well

[@DaveBudness]

See, I don't know if you can revert back. Maybe find the OEM firmware and try to reinstall the OEM firmware?

[@DailyDrivesandLives]

@@DaveBudness I figured out how to do it bro I have the file if you want it?

[@DaveBudness]

@@DailyDrivesandLives Nice. I'm good. I don't have that 2018 camera, I gave it to a friend. I figured you could download firmware off of GoPro's website anyways.