Getting Started - Revision history

Heathers: /* 2. Check for Updates */ added link for mini USB cable to shop

2026-04-15T21:26:15Z

‎2. Check for Updates: added link for mini USB cable to shop

Heathers: added note at top about not updating Plus V and older units

2026-03-29T20:06:25Z

added note at top about not updating Plus V and older units

Heathers: /* 2. Check for Updates */ added 2.740 and 2.840 release notes

2024-02-10T22:45:11Z

‎2. Check for Updates: added 2.740 and 2.840 release notes

Heathers: bold font

2023-06-01T16:06:48Z

bold font

Heathers: added usb cable link

2023-05-26T21:15:40Z

added usb cable link

Heathers: /* 1. Download the PocketWizard Utility */ tweaked OS info.

2023-01-17T17:10:51Z

‎1. Download the PocketWizard Utility: tweaked OS info.

Heathers: /* 1. Download the PocketWizard Utility */ added monterey

2022-11-22T16:53:22Z

‎1. Download the PocketWizard Utility: added monterey

Heathers: /* 4. Further Reading */ added a couple links and descriptions

2022-10-16T22:00:31Z

‎4. Further Reading: added a couple links and descriptions

Heathers: /* 2. Check for Updates */ shortened wording

2022-10-16T21:57:03Z

‎2. Check for Updates: shortened wording

Heathers: added color, changed warning about E Release vs legacy firmware

2022-10-16T21:53:07Z

added color, changed warning about E Release vs legacy firmware

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 # Launch the PocketWizard Utility
-# Connect your radio to your computer via a mini-B to USB data cable
+# Connect your radio to your computer via a [https://pocketwizard.com/products/replacement-mini-b-to-usb-cable-2/ mini-B to USB data cable]
 # The connected radio will be displayed in the top left of the Utility window.
 # Under the Update Tab, click "Update Firmware", which will download the latest firmware version, and prompt to update the firmware in the connected radio. For the FlexTT5, FlexTT6, and PowerMC2, you can choose between Legacy ("free") or E Release ("paid"). Please see the [[PocketWizard Firmware]] page for details. The MiniTT1 and PowerST4 cannot be upgraded to the E Release. All of your radios must use the same protocol, either Legacy or E Release, as the systems use different frequencies. Click on the box you want.

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 PocketWizard radios run on sophisticated firmware that is updated regularly. While the radios are shipped from the factory with the most updated version, sometimes new firmware is released between the time of it leaving our warehouse to being sold to a consumer.
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 |'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' PocketWizard now has two different frequency protocols. Legacy firmware has been our standard for the past 30 years. The E Release is our new system and was introduced in September 2019.
-'''YOUR RADIOS MUST ALL USE THE SAME FIRMWARE PROTOCOL OR THEY WILL NOT WORK TOGETHER.''' Please see the [[PocketWizard Firmware|PocketWizard Firmware]] page for details.
+If you have a PocketWizard radio with a mini-b USB connection, you can update or upgrade the firmware in your radios.
 |}
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 |-
 |style="text-align: left;"|Plus IIIe
-|'''2.505'''
+|'''2.740/2.840'''
-|12/11/2019
+|5/30/2023
-|[https://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/d/de/Plus_IIIe_2.505_firmware_release_notes.pdf Release Notes]
+|[https://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=File:Plus_III_2.740_and_2.840_firmware_release_notes.pdf Release Notes]
 |-
 |style="text-align: left;"|Plus IV

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 |'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' PocketWizard now has two different frequency protocols. Legacy firmware has been our standard for the past 30 years. The E Release is our new system and was introduced in September 2019.
-YOUR RADIOS MUST ALL USE THE SAME FIRMWARE PROTOCOL OR THEY WILL NOT WORK TOGETHER. Please see the [[PocketWizard Firmware|PocketWizard Firmware]] page for details.
+'''YOUR RADIOS MUST ALL USE THE SAME FIRMWARE PROTOCOL OR THEY WILL NOT WORK TOGETHER.''' Please see the [[PocketWizard Firmware|PocketWizard Firmware]] page for details.
 |}

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 PocketWizard radios run on sophisticated firmware that is updated regularly. While the radios are shipped from the factory with the most updated version, sometimes new firmware is released between the time of it leaving our warehouse to being sold to a consumer.
-It's important to make sure you have the newest firmware and that all of your radios are using the same version. To check and update the radios, you'll first need to install the PocketWizard Utility onto your computer then update them through the program. Follow the steps below, just click the Expand option on the option that matches your equipment. You will need a standard mini B to mini USB data cable to update the radios.
+It's important to make sure you have the newest firmware and that all of your radios are using the same version. To check and update the radios, you'll first need to install the PocketWizard Utility onto your computer then update them through the program. Follow the steps below, just click the Expand option on the option that matches your equipment. You will need a [https://pocketwizard.com/products/replacement-mini-b-to-usb-cable-2/ standard mini B to mini USB data cable] to update the radios.
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 <p style="color:Red;"><b>Attention Google Chrome Browser Users:</b><span style="color:Black;">Occasionally there are times when Google Chrome will not properly download the files linked below by simply clicking on the links. To resolve this issue, right-click on the links and select "Save link as...", then select a location to download the file to. The download will proceed normally from there. Or you can copy the link for the PocketWizard Utility program and paste it into a new tab, which should also start the download. </span></p>
 # To update Legacy firmware in your radios or to upgrade to the E Release, first download the correct Utility.
-##If you have macOS Big Sur (v11.0), Catalina (v10.15), Monterey (12.6), or Mojave (v10.14), you can use our 64-bit Utility. Click here to download [https://utility.lpadesign.com/utility/PocketWizard%20Utility%20Installer%202.12.dmg PocketWizard Utility Installer 2.12]. The release notes can be downloaded [https://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/8/8f/Utility_2.12_beta.pdf here].
+##If you have macOS Monterey (12), Big Sur (11), Catalina (10.15), or Mojave (10.14), you can use our 64-bit Utility. We have not tested Ventura (13) yet but have not had any reported issues. Click here to download [https://utility.lpadesign.com/utility/PocketWizard%20Utility%20Installer%202.12.dmg PocketWizard Utility Installer 2.12]. The release notes can be downloaded [https://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/8/8f/Utility_2.12_beta.pdf here].
-##If you are using an older version of macOS, you can download our 32-bit version. For OS X and macOS versions 10.8 (Mountain Lion) through 10.14 (Mojave), use [https://utility.lpadesign.com/utility/PocketWizard%20Utility%20Installer%202.10.dmg PocketWizard Utility Installer 2.10]
+##If you are using an older version of macOS, you can download our 32-bit version. For OS X and macOS versions 10.8 (Mountain Lion) through High Sierra (10.12), use [https://utility.lpadesign.com/utility/PocketWizard%20Utility%20Installer%202.10.dmg PocketWizard Utility Installer 2.10]. Mojave (10.14) can use either version of the Utility.
 # Save the Installer Disk Image file (.dmg) to the directory of your choice (usually the Downloads folder)
 # Open the downloaded .dmg file

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 For more information about specific topics, continue reading here:
-:[[Channels]]
+:[[PocketWizard Firmware]] Explains the difference between Legacy and E Release firmware.
-:[[HyperSync]]
+:[[PocketWizard E Release]] Information about our new firmware protocol and how to upgrade or downgrade your radios.

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 ====2. Check for Updates====
-'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' When you click the Update radio button, for most radios, you will see 2 firmware options available-"Free" or "Paid". You can choose between our Legacy firmware )(free) or the new E Release firmware protocol (paid). If your radio already has the E Release firmware installed (Plus IIIe or Plus IVe) or if you purchased it new and are eligible for a free upgrade, you will not need to pay for the upgrade. If you are using an older radio without the upgrade, you can choose to purchase licenses for your radios if you wish to upgrade to the E Release. You can see more details about the firmware options [[PocketWizard Firmware | here]].
+'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' When you click the Update radio button, for most radios, you will see 2 firmware protocol options available - "Free" (Legacy firmware) or "Paid" (E Release firmware). You can see more details about the firmware options [[PocketWizard Firmware | here]]. All of your radios must use the same firmware protocol.
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