Updating the VEX GO Brain's Firmware – VEX Library

The firmware on one or multiple GO Brains can be updated at a time using the VEX Classroom App.

Navigate to your device’s app store and search for ‘VEX Classroom’ to download the app if you have not done so already.

VEX Classroom App icon.

Note: the VEX Classroom App is available on the Apple App Store for iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches and on the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets.

Update VEX GO when using an iPad or Android device

VEXcode GO with an orange Brain icon on the Toolbar to indicate that it is updating the firmware. The Brain menu is open and the Brain's status reads Updating Firmware and there is a progress bar below.

When using an iPad or Android device, VEX GO will automatically update when the Brain is connected to VEXcode GO.

A Brain that is updating will blink green and red while it is updating. It will return to solid green once the update is complete. This process is shown in this video.

Note: the update length has been shortened for the animation. An actual firmware update may take up to 2 minutes.

Update VEX GO when using a Chromebook or Chrome Web Browser

VEX Classroom App with three connected Brains in a list. Two of the Brains are shown in red indicating that their firmware needs to be updated.

When using a Chromebook or Chrome Web Browser, VEX GO must initially be updated with the Classroom App. Then, future updates can be made directly in VEXcode GO.

Update one GO Brain’s Firmware

VEX Classroom App with three connected Brains in a list. One out of date GO Brain is highlighted, indicating that it can be updated by selecting it.

To update one GO Brain’s Firmware, select the GO Brain. GO Brains that need a firmware update will be shown in red.

VEX Classroom App with an out of date Brain's menu opened and the 'Update' button highlighted.

Select ‘Update’ from the list of options.

VEX Classroom App with an out of date Brain's menu opened and a progress bar under the Brain's name to indicate that it is updating. The option buttons are grayed out to indicate that the Brain can't be interacted with until it is done updating.

A progress bar will appear to show the progress of the update. Note that all other options will remain unavailable until the update has finished.

A Brain that is updating will blink green and red while it is updating. It will return to solid green once the update is complete. This process is shown in this video.

Note: the update length has been shortened for the animation. An actual firmware update may take up to 2 minutes.

VEX Classroom App with a Brain's menu opened and the Brain's name shown in green to indicate that it is done updating.

Once the update is complete, the Brain name and icon will now show green in the app. Note that the ‘Update’ option is unavailable since the Brain is now up to date.

Brain with its power button highlighted in a red box and glowing green to indicate that the Brain has finished updating.

The button on top of the GO Brain will remain a solid green once the update is complete.

Update multiple GO Brain Firmware

VEX Classroom App with three connected Brains in a list. Two of the listed Brains are out of date and the 'Update All Devices' button at the top is highlighted.

To update the firmware on multiple GO Brains at once, select ‘Update All Devices.’

VEX Classroom App with three connected Brains in a list. Two of the listed Brains are out of date, and the the 'Updating All' button at the top is grayed out. One Brain has a progress bar to indicate that it is currently updating.

Progress bars will appear to show the progress of each Brain’s update as well as the overall update for all Brains. Note that the ‘Update All Devices’ option changes to ‘Updating All’ until the updates have finished.

VEX Classroom App with three Brains listed and the 'Updating All' button at the top grayed out. One Brain has finished updating and the next has a progress bar to indicate that the Brains update one at a time.

Note that one Brain will update at a time.

A Brain that is updating will blink green and red while it is updating. It will return to solid green once the update is complete. This process is shown in this video.

Note: the update length has been shortened for the animation. An actual firmware update may take up to 2 minutes.

VEX Classroom App with three up to date Brains listed and the Update button at the top reading 'All Devices Up To Date.

Once the update is complete, the Brains’ name and icon will now show green in the app. Note that the ‘Update All Devices’ option has changed to ‘All Devices Up To Date’ since all Brains are now up to date.

While connecting a GO Brain is easy, you may encounter minor issues and see an error message. See the Troubleshooting Error Messages in the Classroom App for VEX GO VEX Library Article to help you identify the error message, and what to do to resolve the issue.