A229 Pro Firmware Update OTA Works.... (Over the Air) LN

[LateralNW]

I did a little test the other day and discovered that "Over The Air" (OTA) update works on the A229 Pro..... with a caveat...

Note the Over the Air update offered is version 1.2 Firmware which I downloaded.

Having a iphone means I can't get to the downloaded file to check what version it is 🤔

Everything seems to work however I decided not to install the sw as Viofo didn't even have the version I'm running on their web site. I'm sure that will change now that they are back from the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Interestingly, the over the air use to work way back for the A129 Duo but then for no obvious reason just stopped.

I don't recommend anyone updating their A229 Pro until @viofo @VIOFO-Support update us.

It might be in a test state but I'm only guessing. @viofo would you like update us?

This is with a production A229 Pro 3 channel unit. (At the time of testing the other channels weren't connected.)
Dashcam Firmware Version fw 240105
Latest App version

 

[Chuck McCoy]

I don't recommend anyone updating their A229 Pro until @viofo @VIOFO-Support update us.

"Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead"
I just tried, no worky. lol

 

[LateralNW]

"Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead"
I just tried, no worky. lol

In your image 1.png it looks like the LTE is not on.

I got that timeout message after I disconnected from A129 Duo.

I had to enter the app and then connect to the A229 Pro go into settings and then came out and tried the OTA firmware download and it worked but I didn't install it.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

In your image 1.png it looks like the LTE is not on.

Correct.
I tried with it on too.
No worky. lol

 

[DaveX81]

The upload will just time out everything else is working. And for the upload internet wouldn’t be even required. The WiFi is connected but not shown because there is no internet over WiFi.

 

[viofo]

It requires the latest firmware to support, it is supported in the V1.1_240117.
We will announce this feature soon.

 

[DaveX81]

How do we get 1.1 240117? It’s not available yet isn’t it?

 

[kamkar]

I really like OTA, even if i even more hate to touch my phone.

 

[laflaone]

What is this new version supposed to change and/or fix?

 

[Chuck McCoy]

What is this new version supposed to change and/or fix?

Adds cloud & radar parking mode.
J/k
I’m hoping for;
1.) Optimize night time HDR performance.
2.) Restore “Disable GPS in Parking Mode” setting.
3.) LCD Display Horizon Alignment Line (50% Road / 50% Sky
4.) Fix dropped frames issue
And may others.

 

[laflaone]

Adds cloud & radar parking mode.
J/k
I’m hoping for;
1.) Optimize night time HDR performance.
2.) Restore “Disable GPS in Parking Mode” setting.
3.) LCD Display Horizon Alignment Line (50% Road / 50% Sky
4.) Fix dropped frames issue
And may others.

Please elaborate on "cloud".

 

[Chuck McCoy]

Please elaborate on "cloud".

It was a joke.
Please forgive my lame humor.

J/k

 

[DaveX81]

Please elaborate on "cloud".

You need to have a Tesla to understand the joke.

 

[laflaone]

You need to have a Tesla to understand the joke.

I think I'll keep my Subaru Forester.

 

[LateralNW]

Correcting this post.
V1.1240117 is what I'm running.

 

[Dex_]

Current OTA update marked as V1.2 but truly this is VIOFO_A229P_V1.1_231201.
So we should wait for Viofo update FW file on server anyway.

 

[Toxic]

I did a little test the other day and discovered that "Over The Air" (OTA) update works on the A229 Pro..... with a caveat...

Note the Over the Air update offered is version 1.2 Firmware which I downloaded.

Having a iphone means I can't get to the downloaded file to check what version it is 🤔

Everything seems to work however I decided not to install the sw as Viofo didn't even have the version I'm running on their web site. I'm sure that will change now that they are back from the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Thanks for the post. Good to see @viofo working on OTA for the future.

Has anyone tried this on an android phone. I personally get nothing on the android app. But get offered a 1.2 firmware on the iOS app.

 

[viofo]

This is now fully supported for A229 Pro and Plus.

1. It requires to update the APP.
2. Manually update the firmware to the V1.2 first, then it will support OTA update for the future version.

The V1.2 will be released soon.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

@LateralNW
It’s here, would you be so kind? lol

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[Augustus]

@LateralNW
It’s here, would you be so kind? lol

manual

VIOFO specializes in professional-grade dash cameras featuring Sony STARVIS 2 IMX sensors, 4K ultra-high-definition recording, and advanced multi-channel systems from 1CH to 4CH. Known for superior license plate capture — including dedicated telephoto dash cams for long-range identification.

viofo.com

Guessing we'll need a v1.3 or anything newer than this v1.2 , for it to work....