Nikon KeyMission 360 Camera Firmware 1.1 for Mac OS

Changes from Firmware Version 1.0 to 1.1

- Added support for iOS 10. Users of iOS 10 will also need to upgrade the SnapBridge 360/170 app to the latest version, which supports iOS 10.
- Improved connectivity when pairing with the SnapBridge 360/170 app.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in spherical 360° images not displaying as spherical 360° images when uploaded to Facebook.
- Files recorded using Loop recording are now divided into a maximum of 6 parts rather than 5.

Updating the Camera Firmware

- Download F-KM360-V11M.dmg.
- Double-click the F-KM360-V11M.dmg icon to mount a disk image containing the folder and file below:
KM360Update (the sub-folder containing the firmware)
update.bin (the camera firmware, located in the “KM360Update” folder)
- Using a card slot or card reader, copy the “update.bin” file to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera using the KeyMission 360/170 Utility or SnapBridge 360/170 app.
- Insert the memory card into the camera.
- Press and hold the camera photo and movie buttons simultaneously to start the firmware update. The status LED will turn off when the update is complete.
- Use the KeyMission 360/170 Utility or SnapBridge 360/170 app to confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.
 

About Digital Camera Firmware:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance.