Firmware, Drivers & Software

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Using the Line 6 Updater App
As mentioned in the previous section, for updating to the latest available
POD Go device rmware, it is recommended to use the built in Firmware
Updater within POD Go Edit. If for any reason you wish to “roll back” to or
install an older rmware version, you must use the separate Line 6 Updater
application. The free Line 6 Updater software is available from line6.com/software/.
IMPORTANT! Please be sure to carefully read the Release Notes for all
Line 6 application and device driver installations rst, before performing
updates or installations. Also read the Release Notes and Special Instructions
displayed within the Line 6 Updater application when starting a rmware
update (see the following steps). There may be specic instructions for the
order and procedure to perform the update, depending on the existing version
you already have installed.
TIP: It is always a good idea to create a backup of your device's contents before
performing a rmware update! The best procedure is to perform the backup in
your existing POD Go Edit version rst—then update to the latest device rmware and
POD Go Edit versions. See “Creating & Restoring Complete Device Backups” on
page 16.
To use the Line 6 Updater application - With your POD Go device connected
and powered on, quit all other Line 6 and audio applications and launch the Line 6
Updater application.
On Mac - Go to Applications > Line 6 > Line 6 Updater
On Windows
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- Go to the Start button menu > All Apps (or Programs) > Line 6 >
Line 6 Updater
• Once you’ve launched the Line 6 Updater app, you will be asked to sign into
your Line 6 account.* If you do not have an account, you must rst create one.
Follow the prompts through to the quick online registration.
NOTE: If the computer you are using is not connected to the Internet, it is still
possible to use Line 6 Updater in “Oine Mode” to update your device.
Please see the steps at the end of this section for details.
• Once logged in, any USB-connected and supported Line 6 products
(including POD Go) will appear in the main view of the Line 6 Updater
application. Click on the device you wish to update and your device's current
rmware version and available updates are displayed.
• Select the desired rmware version and click the Update button.
• The rmware’s Release Notes are shown before continuing with the update
process. Read them for important details.*
• The License Agreement is displayed next. Read through the agreement and
Click Accept to agree to the terms and conditions and start the update
process.
• You'll then see the rmware's Special Instructions displayed. Be sure to read
all instructions here carefully and follow the steps.
• When ready click Next and Line 6 Updater software will assist you in
performing the update in minutes. It is especially important not to disturb
the device’s controls and cable connections until the update fully
completes!
While the presets on your device will not be altered, some minor sonic changes may
still occur with rmware updates, as noted within any rmware's Release Notes.
Using Line 6 Updater in Ofine Mode
If the computer you are using to run the Line 6 Updater app is not connected to
the Internet, you can use the app’s Oine Mode to update your POD Go device’s
rmware, as follows.
• You’ll need to rst obtain the latest rmware for your POD Go device by
downloading it from the line6.com/software/ web page, then manually copy
the downloaded (.hxf) le to your computer where you’ll be running Line 6
Updater. Connect your device directly to the computer’s USB port.
NOTE: While on the Line 6 software page, it is highly recommended that you
fully read the Release Notes for the rmware version that you are about to
download before running Line 6 Updater. These notes may include important
details on the steps for your specic update!
• Launch Line 6 Updater. Rather than logging in, press the Oine Mode button.
• Choose the device that you wish to update (POD Go).
• Click the Choose File button to browse your computer and select the POD
Go (.hxf) rmware le you obtained in the rst step.
• Now just press the Next button and proceed with the update, carefully
following all the screen instructions until the process completes.
TIP: Whenever installing rmware, you must be sure to also install the matching
version number of the POD Go Edit application. Please visit line6.com/software/
to nd the correct application version.