Previous Fly6 CE Firmware Update

Note – this refers to previous firmware updates. Click here for the latest firmware update instructions (V1.0.46.000).

Key updates V1.1.26.026

Battery Charge Bug – Fixed

Users reported an issue where the Fly6 CE battery incorrectly appeared to be full, with the charging light turning green before the device is fully charged. This firmware update fixes this bug, so users should experience an increase in the battery life of their device if previously battery life was not as expected.

Q Button Footage Lock

You can now lock sections of footage simply by pressing the Q button for 2 seconds. Three short beeps will sound and the current video segment will be locked, stopping it from being recorded over. Use it to save anything for review later; a close pass, punching out a new KOM (bonus points if you capture the pain on your friends’ faces as you pass them), or anything else that happens that you want to remember.

Improved Video Quality

We’ve improved the video quality from the Fly6 CE and fixed an intermittent issue with some devices dropping frames. Updates include improving auto-exposure performance, improving Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) response time and increasing bitrate to 32Mbps. This does affect the file size, by increasing the files by about 35%, and thus reduces the total recording time before the footage is looped over. On a 32GB SD card with no locked files, we would expect footage to loop after at least 2 hours and 15min.

HomeSafe Mode

HomeSafe Mode has been adjusted to maximise your recording time. HomeSafe Mode is activated when the battery reduces below 12%. At this point, if the Fly6 CE is set to the brightest light mode, the light will be dimmed to medium. If the light mode is medium or low, there will be no change to the light intensity.

Prior to this new firmware update, when HomeSafe mode was activated (once the battery drained to 12%) the Fly6 CE would play the low battery sound – three long beeps. The camera would switch off at the same time and the light would last up to 90 minutes allowing the rider to get home safely.

With this firmware update, the camera switches off once the battery drains to 6%. You will be alerted to the camera switching off by the low battery sound, which is three long beeps. The light will remain on from half an hour to an hour, depending on the strength of the light used.

How to update your firmware

NOTE: this firmware update is different to previous updates so please read these instructions carefully.

First, please note what version of firmware you have by checking the code on your CycliqPlus desktop app (scroll to the bottom of the app for versions) or smartphone app. If the DSP firmware version reads V1.1.25.636 then you need to update your firmware. You can update your firmware using this support article.

Additional Update Notes (V1.1.26.026)

• Idle Mode and Incident Protection Mode were previously turned on by default on new units. This has caused some confusion for first time users who accidentally activate these modes, leading to confusion about battery life and device performance. For all new devices, these modes are off by default and can be activated through the CycliqPlus mobile app or desktop app. For current users, the firmware update will not change any settings.
• Previously Idle Mode would turn the Fly6 CE off following 15 minutes of inactivity. With this release, Idle Mode activates 15 minutes after the current recording segment is completed.
• The low battery sound that would play every 60 seconds has been removed.
• With the new firmware update, you’re able to create your own Bluetooth device name in the CycliqPlus mobile app. To do this, go to settings, device name and then choose your device name (up to 8 characters).
• Ability to download previous versions of the firmware has been removed
• SD card detection has been improved and the formatting process simplified. With this firmware update, the device will not record on a SD card below class 4 – for more information on SD cards click here.
• USB mass storage detection has been improved when the device is plugged into a PC.
• Fixed an issue where the brightness of the light changes when the light mode is toggled between pulse, off and constant.

Key updates V1.1.25.636

• Previously, ANT+ was unreliable with the Fly6 CE when connecting and disconnecting. This has now been resolved. The CycliqPlus Garmin Connect IQ app is now compatible with the Garmin Edge 820, Edge Explore 820 and Edge 1030.
• Fixed a false trigger of Incident Protection mode – the unit now operates normally and only triggers Incident Protection when the normal conditions have been met.
• Improved battery level indicator when connecting via Bluetooth – there were reports of battery level readouts being displaying incorrectly in some instances, and this has been remedied.
• The Fly6 CE’s name now uses the last 4 digits of its serial number to make it easier to locate via Bluetooth.
• Changed the Fly6 CE’s reaction to an incorrectly formatted microSD card. Now, after fix, if card is in inappropriate format, the “error” warning flashes, with all bezel LED’s together, and “no SD” audible warning sounds.
• The Fly6 CE’s charging LED will no longer bounce between green and red when fully charged.
• You are now able to stop recording via Bluetooth after Incident Protection mode has been enabled.
• Fixed a particular light pattern issue wherebyif light mode is off-enabled and left with either solid mid or solid low and all flash disabled, pulse mode would be ignored.
• Fixed the LED pattern change when the Fly6 CE is asleep for three minutes, some light modes are forgotten.
• Fixed recording so that there cannot be recordings of 0 seconds – all files must be at least 2 seconds long.
• Fixed timing issues for manually turning the alarm off – it is now more accurate to the intended 8 seconds.
• Fixed unintentional Airplane mode sound when trying to manually turn the alarm off – holding the button for 2 seconds would usually sound Airplane mode, which can be confusing.
• Fixed LED pattern changes once the alarm mode has stopped – there used to be a flash sequence change after the alarm is triggered and stopped, but this no longer happens.
• Fixed watermark feature with Electronic Image Stabilisation – there wasn’t any watermark or timestamp when this feature was turned on, but this has been fixed.
• Fixed issue with the light mode switching after Airplane mode being switched on.