You update the Osmo Mobile 6 through the DJI Mimo app. Make sure the gimbal's battery light is green or yellow, connect it to Mimo with your phone online, and tap the update prompt when it appears. DJI says an update takes about three minutes. Don't leave the app until the status light turns solid green.
Step by step
- Charge the gimbal. DJI wants the battery level indicator green or yellow before you start.
- Update DJI Mimo from your app store first; newer gimbal firmware often needs a newer app.
- Connect. Turn on Bluetooth, open Mimo and connect to your OM6.
- Tap the prompt. If new firmware is available, Mimo shows it. Your phone needs internet to download it.
- Wait. Keep Mimo open and the phone near the gimbal. The status light blinks red and green alternately during the update, then turns solid green when it's done.
How to check your firmware version
In DJI Mimo, open the gimbal's settings and look under General Settings for version information. You'll also see the device name and serial number there.
If the update fails
DJI's steps:
- Restart DJI Mimo.
- Reconnect the gimbal over Bluetooth.
- Try the update again.
If it still fails, restart the gimbal too, forget it in your phone's Bluetooth settings, and reconnect from inside Mimo. A light that keeps alternating red and green after an attempt can mean a failed update, not a dead gimbal. If nothing works, contact DJI support. More fixes in Osmo Mobile 6 not working.
Release notes
From DJI's Osmo Mobile 6 release notes:
| Date | Firmware | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | V01.06.02.10 | Apple Watch remote control; better ActiveTrack; AI editing for Parents & Kids mode. Needs DJI Mimo 2.0.4 or later |
| Dec 21, 2023 | V01.05.01.10 | Better ActiveTrack; bug fixes |
| Sept 7, 2023 | V01.04.01.30 | Added Parents & Kids mode; bug fixes |
| July 5, 2023 | v01.03.01.10 | Better ActiveTrack in crowds; added Extended Tilt Mode |
The June 2024 release is the latest listed on DJI's downloads page as of October 2026. Check the Osmo Mobile 6 downloads page for anything newer.
Firmware FAQ
- Can I update on a computer? DJI's manual only describes updating through DJI Mimo.
- Is it the same firmware as the DJI OM 5? No. DJI says the OM 6 firmware isn't compatible with the OM 5, but Mimo provides the right version for whichever gimbal is connected.
- Can I use LightCut? No. DJI says activation and firmware updates need DJI Mimo, and LightCut support ended in September 2026.
- Will updates stop? We haven't seen DJI announce an end date for Osmo Mobile 6 updates. See is DJI Osmo banned for the US picture.
New features from updates, such as Extended Tilt Mode and the Apple Watch remote, are explained in Osmo Mobile 6 modes and tracking. Shop the Osmo Mobile 6.
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