The GoPro HERO9 Black is an action camera featuring 5K video recording, HyperSmooth 3.0 stabilization, and a new front color display for framing. It also introduced a larger removable battery and the Enduro-compatible battery slot.
Product released: September 16, 2020
Latest firmware version
Version 1.42.70, released June 1, 2022
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 00:07 UTC
What's new in version 1.42.70
Added !MHSTO=x minutes - controlling the length of the Hindsight timeout, changing from the default for 15 minutes. e.g. !MHSTO=60 for a 60 minute Hindsight timeout.
Enhanced SPL trigger levels now reported to the qrlog.txt file.
Enhanced, upon boot the LCD will repeat any permanent Labs modification you might have active.
minor bug fixes
The GoPro HERO9 Black is an action camera featuring 5K video recording, HyperSmooth 3.0 stabilization, and a new front color display for framing. It also introduced a larger removable battery and the Enduro-compatible battery slot. It was originally released on September 16, 2020.
What is the latest firmware version of GoPro HERO9 Black?
The latest firmware version of GoPro HERO9 Black is 1.42.70. It was released on June 1, 2022.
What changed in GoPro HERO9 Black firmware version 1.42.70?
GoPro HERO9 Black firmware version 1.42.70 includes the following changes: Added !MHSTO=x minutes - controlling the length of the Hindsight timeout, changing from the default for 15 minutes. e.g. !MHSTO=60 for a 60 minute Hindsight timeout.
Enhanced SPL trigger levels now reported to the qrlog.txt file.
Enhanced, upon boot the LCD will repeat any permanent Labs modification you might have active.
minor bug fixes
Where can I download the latest GoPro HERO9 Black firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest GoPro HERO9 Black firmware (version 1.42.70) are on GoPro's official release page: https://gopro.github.io/labs/control/notes/#hero9-black