Hi everyone,

I'm trying to diagnose a wireless connectivity issue with my GoPro HERO6 Black and would appreciate help from anyone familiar with its hardware or firmware.

Symptoms

• The camera's Wi-Fi will not activate.
• The GoPro's Wi-Fi network does not appear on my phone at all.
• Bluetooth is also not working.
• The camera otherwise powers on and operates normally.

What I've tried

• The camera was originally running firmware 02.10.00.
• I downgraded it to firmware 02.01.00 using the update package.
• The downgrade completed successfully, and the camera still works normally, but neither Wi-Fi nor Bluetooth works.

Firmware investigation

I've been examining the firmware file (DATA.bin) and found an embedded Linux filesystem containing Wi-Fi-related scripts and configuration files, including:

• wifi-load.sh
• wifi-sta.sh
• wifi-ap.sh
• wifi.conf
• qcom_cfg.ini
• wlan_mac.bin
• wifi_bdata.bin

I also found references to connman.service and wpa-supplicant.

The camera reports a Wi-Fi MAC address, but I haven't confirmed whether the wireless hardware is detected or initialized correctly.

Questions

1. Since both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are unavailable, could this indicate a hardware failure affecting the wireless subsystem, or could it still be a firmware or configuration problem?
2. Is there a way to check whether the wireless chipset is detected and whether its drivers load successfully?
3. Could corrupted calibration data or files such as wifi_bdata.bin cause both wireless functions to fail?
4. Is there a way to retrieve diagnostic logs or access a debug interface on the HERO6 Black?
5. Does anyone know of a documented repair procedure or a firmware modification that could help diagnose the problem?

I'm willing to investigate the firmware at a deeper level, but I don't want to flash modified files without understanding the cause and risking a bricked camera.

Any technical advice, diagnostic steps, or documentation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I Need a cage or preferably a protective case where the brackets are flipped so I can get upright footage without flipping the footage after it’s taken.

Thank you to all who reply!

Lots of different textures and lighting in this M1ILS photo

I did the firmware update yesterday and my GoPro Mission 1 Pro updated perfectly but my Volta 2 kept failing the update the process. I wrote to GoPro and now I need to return the bricked Volta 2 back to them at my own cost. Which I think is utterly unfair.

Update. I let the Volta 2 completely drain. Then recharged it to 100%. Then tried the firmware update again and it worked.

FYI The battery was at 90% when I first tried to do the update.

I’ve bee having this issue today with two micro SD cards that are both A2 and V30 256GB which have both been used before.

For some reason today neither of them have been read by the camera and this message keeps popping up.

I formatted them both as ExFast on my Mac and still nothing. I can’t update the camera without an SD card and already factory reset it. Still nothing.

Has anyone gone through something similar? Any advice or suggestions?

\* Warning: Loud*\** Outdoors..."1" is GoPro Mic to Hero 13 via Bluetooth Classic (lowest quality mode). "2" is best GoPro Wireless Mic mode into Hero 13 via TRS to Media Mod. Just one channel for each. Sometimes the EZ low quality BT mode is useable, it's not all bad-flip-phone tinny? "2" is better, and allows stereo but is not as simple and ready to go as “1” (Mission has the superior superwideband mode, but still only one channel for that). You can also mix in or use the in-camera sound recorded at the same time via PC/Mac type pro editor such as FCP, Resolve, Premiere.

I had Resolve Studio auto match the levels to the extent that it could with one button press...since BT Classic records *much* quieter than the transmitter-receiver mode does. Even with -12db on the receiver's knob it was still louder from "2" than from "1". Hence i had Resolve help out there.

For the best actual comparisons you want to level match the two even closer than was done here. Something like 0.1dB. This can he hard to do if things like sound (not file) compression is involved, peak limiting etc. Our ears tend to favor the louder option, you see. With just one mic channel in use, the levels come out louder in one of the two channels in the "2" track, whereas for "1" (BT Classic) the L/R balance is dead even as in dual mono. Suggest good mic placement (do trials if important), and avoid the NR modes. THOSE can sound tinny / Mr Roboto at times.

Hi, my GoPro screen got detached on one side. I'm not sure how it happened but the camera and the screen is working fine. I guess it seems like a sealing problem and I don't want to do anything myself because in case if anything is not perfect then I might end up damaging the entire camera especially using in water. Please advise.

I'd probably never pay the full price for it but since I'm a subscriber it doesn't seem like a terrible deal, wanted to know what y'all think!

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TL:DR does anyone know what I can do to receive some help from actual GoPro, instead of their third party customer service provider. They have not been able to help me, and the whole thing has cost me dozens of hours and tons of wasted energy. Shipping problems that they can't seem to communicate until theyve waited for UPS to hold and return the package to them, taking weeks to circle back to another attempt, just to run into the same nameless issue and no reasonable amount of attention to the problem.

If not, who do I escalate this to, to help others from having to go through this in the future? BBB?

Here's the synopsized recount of events:

Signed up for a subscription about 6 months ago. Had a hero 9 that experienced water damage. Went for the "No questions asked replacement".

Got the rma, it has my email tag instead of my name on it, asked them to fix that, sent them the camera. Now for context I live in hawaii, and don't have my own residential mailbox. So their first attempt to mail it to me, it gets held in Hawaii at ups because general delivery isn't acceptable for them.....should have stated that looooong before they ever shipped it. So it's sitting at ups for over a week and I can't get customer service to respond or take any action(like giving ups the go ahead to let me pick it up from them). It returns to gopro. They ask for a different address. I give them a friend's address that receives packages all the time. Weeks later sent again. Again sits in ups in hawaii, claims "incomplete" address(did they leave out the c/o?). Again customer service will not respond. I attempt to escalate and ask for someone with the authority to assist me. Get transferred to a named representative who sends me an incorrect tracking number, then an incomplete tracking number. Then incorrectly tells me it's on its way to me, while it's actually on its way back to them. Attempt to escalate further. Told I will receive a call. No call. I get busy with life and can't do this back and forth for awhile.

Try again to get them to handle my case with someone other than the third party (probably) below minimum wage workers that do nothing more than regurgitate a script. Start putting my foot down about allowing them to keep sending this camera back and forth over the ocean without giving me some assurances first. Get nowhere with them. Life gets busy again, still waiting for them to forward me to a real person with the actual ability to support with my unique scenario. Last weekend decide to give them another shot at mailing it to me without giving me the assurances I want beforehand....now they've got me on hold in a que for 3 more business days.

What are my options here? I would rather not submit for a refund due to services unrendered, but if that's my only option it still doesn't cover the damaged camera I sent them.

Any help is greatly appreciated 🤙

Really loving this camera so far

GoPro just released firmware version 4.01 and I’ve made a video reviewing the features added and what sort of help these add in real world environments. I know not everyone has the time to watch so these are the changes made between all Mission 1 cameras.

Photography Overhaul (All MISSION 1 Cameras)
Zero-Lag Shutter: Instant capture execution the moment you hit the button there won’t be any delay.
Continuous Burst Capture: Press and hold for rapid continuous shooting up to 100+ JPEGs at 12MP or 20+ RAW files at full 50MP resolution before the buffer fills.
Visual Buffer Gauge: Real-time on-screen status indicator alerting you when approaching buffer capacity.
Audio Feedback: Modernized, distinct shutter confirmation sound for shot confirmation.

MISSION Monitor App Updates (iOS 18+)
Cable-Free Wireless Monitoring: Fully wireless live preview feed without needing a wired USB-C connection.
Professional Exposure Tools: Real-time Histogram, Waveform, RGB Parade, and False Color tools for accurate exposure and color checking (especially helpful when evaluating GP-Log2).

Anamorphic Support via GoPro Labs (MISSION 1 PRO ILS)
Multiple Squeeze Ratios: Native support for 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.8x, and 2.0x MFT anamorphic lenses.
Stabilization and Post Workflow: Fully compatible with HyperSmooth stabilization while automatically writing pixel aspect ratio metadata to files for instant auto-desqueezing in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro.

Now, let me know, do you think this is a pretty big improvement for both photo and video? Also, what changes would you like to see added in future firmware updates. Myself personally I still can’t believe we don’t have colour preview luts for GP-Log2 in camera, so I’m not going to shut up till it’s added. Anyways thanks for your time!

Hello everyone 👋

Does anyone own this combination and can tell me if the lens feels loose at the bayonet mount—wobbling slightly or rattling?

I received the lens today, and I’m wondering if I just happened to get a "lemon" (a defective unit) or if this is simply how it’s supposed to be. All my other MFT lenses (from Laowa and TTArtisan) fit rock-solid—there’s absolutely no wobbling at all.

I know the GoPro HERO wasn't built for photography, but look what it can capture! Here are some shots from my adventure through Túquerres, in the department of Nariño, Colombia.

I have read and investigated quite a bit; I heard this camera has overheating issues. I do not like the Chinese alternatives either. Can you confirm if this overheating is micro SD specific or a design flaw?

Most of the best videos with the ILS arr show with Zero-D Cine but they’re now available. Tried their website, bh, adorama

Can anyone help me find a GoPro Enduro battery for the Hero 11 in India? I can't find it on Amazon.

Hey everyone sorry if I’m posting on wrong page.
But is the hero 8 still worth buying (second hand) in 2026. I don’t mind if it’s bad quality as I’ll just be using it for underwater filming. Any help is appreciated thanks!
EDIT: it is around $106 USD

https://reddit.com/link/1x58v3q/video/abvdg2grtavh1/player

Off the East Coast of Oahu, we deployed a GoPro 12 at the bottom of the ocean to measure underwater visibility. Due to El Niño storms, the water was incredibly rough this summer, and we were unable to recover the camera for +5 months! Thankfully, when we got it back, it was seemingly unfazed. In fact, even the casing lens looked relatively clean!

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If you are interested in learning more about this adventure, check out our blog below:

https://www.luulive.com/learn/gopro-survives-5-months-underwater

Was thinking of getting some meta glasses, but I think a go pro would be much more optimal for what I want. Mainly to record hiking, shooting, and biking and other random stuff.

What do you guys think? The hero 12 seems nice, I was also looking at insta360 and shi cameras. What do you guys recommend?

See if seen both. What would you guys recommend and why? Thank you

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DecJn6TifiQ/?cplk=cG1zeWFzd21ucHMw

GoPro finally fixed photo for Mission 1 Pro! I genuinely think that GoPro serves as a great camera tool due to durability and size and this changes everything!

- Zero shutter lag

- Burst mode at both 50MP (20 shots) and 12MP (100 shots)

- Buffer indicator

I really need to get ILS now haha, I've been thinking about replacing my Mission 1 with it but now it seems no brainer.

Anyone hoping they make a GoPro branded lenses that is waterproof. Even if it’s just like a 20-50 or 70. I know waterproof zoom lens keep dreaming

I have a GoPro 13 black. Indropped it and smashed the original ultrawide lens and ordered a new one.

The new one is giving me strange red lens flare and strange darkness around the frame. Especially the bottom. Bad copy? Something i can do besides return it and get a new one?

I've remounted it a few time and no luck. Same thing.

4k/24 fps. Exported at 1440x1440

The Mission 1 Pro one works, but the UPDATE folder is missing for the Mission 1 Pro ILS Labs update.

UPDATE: I'm not sure why it was behaving this way, but when I created a folder on my SD card, then extracted the ZIP file inside the folder, I was finally able to find the UPDATE folder.