# Firmware Updates

MULTI-Module firmware is not the same as the radio firmware, and must be updated separately.

MULTI-Module firmware updates are released regularly and updating the MULTI-Module firmware is quite straightforward.

The latest firmware can be found on the MULTI-Module Downloads site:

{% embed url="<http://downloads.multi-module.org/>" %}

## Checking the Version

The MULTI-Module firmware version can be checked by looking at the **Module Status** line in the Model Setup menu on the radio.

![Module Status showing V1.3.0.46](https://3357080223-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LwnWq9OVxVlVodwNBnH%2F-LxlJmLwSwJp7iDm86co%2F-LxlLRODQMzEnzDRRYjk%2Fexternal_rf_multi.png?alt=media\&token=33d883f5-3d3a-43af-9c9c-a4b779d569eb)

{% hint style="info" %}
After an OpenTX radio firmware update, the radio may tell you that there is newer MULTI-Module firmware available by flashing **Module update recommended** alternately with the version number in the Module Status.
{% endhint %}

Keeping your MULTI-Module firmware up to date is strongly recommended, as updates frequently add new features and address issues.

## Update Process

In order to update your MULTI-Module you will need to download the appropriate firmware file and use one of three available methods to write the file to the module.

{% hint style="success" %}
Updating the MULTI-Module firmware will not affect receiver bindings - any receivers which are bound to the MULTI-Module will remain bound after the update.
{% endhint %}

**Step 1:**  Download the appropriate firmware file for your MULTI-Module

In every release there are many different firmware files, each built for slightly different radio or module configurations.  See the [Firmware Files](https://www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/firmware-updates/firmware-files) page if you need help knowing which file to download.

{% content-ref url="firmware-updates/firmware-files" %}
[firmware-files](https://www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/firmware-updates/firmware-files)
{% endcontent-ref %}

**Step 2:** Choose an update method to flash (write) the firmware file to your MULTI-Module

There are three ways to update the firmware on your MULTI-Module.  See the dedicated [Update Methods](https://www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/firmware-updates/update-methods) page to choose the right one for you.

{% content-ref url="firmware-updates/update-methods" %}
[update-methods](https://www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/firmware-updates/update-methods)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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