[V1.26] QRD Ferrox M5 USB Dongle Firmware Version 1.26 Release

 

QRD Ferrox M5 USB Dongle Firmware Version 1.26 Release

Firmware V1.26 improves stability and communication between the QRD FERROX M5 controller and the USB wireless dongle:

• Joystick sensitivity improvements.
• Polling rates improvements.

 

2. How to Update the USB Dongle (Windows PC)

    Important Precaution

    Improper firmware update operations may cause controller malfunction. Please follow the steps strictly. If the update fails or the controller behaves abnormally, refer to the troubleshooting section at the end.

Step 1 — Download

• Download the V1.26 Firmware Updater from the official QRD website

 

Step 2 — Run the Updater

• Open the firmware update tool on your Windows PC

Before downloading, disable the computer’s firewall and all third-party antivirus software to prevent download failure due to program interception.
2. Locate the downloaded firmware file and double-click to launch it.
    If a C++ error prompt appears when opening the file:
① Try right-clicking the file, select Properties > Compatibility, check the box for "Run this program in compatibility mode", and choose a compatible Windows version to run the file.
② If the error persists, attempt the update on a computer with a different Windows operating system.

• Do not plug in the dongle yet

 

Step 3 — Enter Update Mode

• Make sure the USB dongle is not connected

• Press and hold the “PAIR” button

• While holding the button, insert the USB dongle into the PC

• After the dongle is fully inserted, release the PAIR button

 

Step 4 — Start Update

• In the updater tool, click Update

• The firmware flashing process will begin automatically

• Do not remove the dongle during the update

• When complete, a Success message will be displayed

Your USB dongle is now updated to V1.26.

 

How to Re-Pair

✔ （1）On the Controller

• Turn ON the controller

• Hold HOME button for 3 seconds

• The controller enters pairing mode (LED flashes fast)

 

✔ （2）On the USB Dongle

• Press and hold PAIR button for 3 seconds

• LED indicator begins flashing fast

When both devices are in pairing mode, they will connect automatically.

Once paired, the LED on both devices will remain steadily ON.