# Firmware Update

If the Omniscan firmware version is not the latest version you will see another button at the bottom of the left side controls.

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If you click that button will something like this indicating the current and new firmware versions.

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Clicking the "Update Now" button will start the update. There are 3 steps which all occur automatically namely Preparation, Writing, and Rebooting.&#x20;

When update is complete the Omniscan device reboots itself and SonarView returns to the home screen where you can again connect to the Omniscan device with the new firmware running.


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