THETA Z1 Firmware Upgrade to 1.20.1 Walkthrough on Windows 10

[codetricity]

I received the following notification on my RICOH THETA mobile app.

As the handheld HDR looks interesting, I decided to do the firmware upgrade. I decided to use the USB cable on my laptop instead of my mobile phone as I thought it would be easier.

I ran into several problems that I’ll share the problems and solutions here in the hope that it may help other people.

Attempt to Upgrade RICOH THETA Official Desktop Application Failed

Check Windows 10 Version

Decide to upgrade Windows 10. May not be needed, but I wanted to upgrade to 1903 anyway.

RICOH THETA desktop app still does not work, so I uninstall it and install from the RICOH site.

App Download | RICOH360 Support

I am upgrading a THETA Z1

Blue light on camera flashes during upgrade.

Success Enabling Handheld HDR

I will do some image tests now and compare it to HDR. Look for another article soon.

[FunN4Lo]

My upgrade seamed to go smoothly. My Hand Held HDR works. I haven’t done much with it yet. I get the same message on my desk top app as your first pic. But if i clear the message, everything seams to work fine

[codetricity]

Thanks for the report back. I like the handheld HDR when I’m holding the camera on a selfie stick with the camera over my head. This is a streetview-style use. It’s clearer than the standard HDR.