Aputure STORM XT52
firmware v1.6
Aputure · Released Sep 2, 2025 · First seen Jul 6, 2026
v1.6 is not the latest firmware for the Aputure STORM XT52: the current version is v1.9 (September 22, 2026). Go to v1.9
What's in this update
Updates to STORM XT52 including new DMX Profiles and Bug Fixes This update must be done on USB. It cannot yet be updated over Sidus Link or Sidus Link Pro.
New Features
- Updated DMX Profiles (1–32, 101–132) – Profiles are now unified and consistent with the STORM 1200x.
- Includes new profiles: Limited CCT & RGB, xy & CCT, RGB, and RGBA
- Download the new DMX Chart V1.1 here.
Optimizations
- The software version number now displays as 1.60, making it easier to confirm your update.
- CRMX and Bluetooth can no longer be enabled at the same time, preventing conflicts.
- After resetting Bluetooth with a long press on the back button, the system now automatically turns Bluetooth on.
- Overcurrent pop-up notifications have been simplified into a clear Error Code (EH31).
- Power handling has been improved:
- A pop-up now alerts you if the light powers on at less than full output.
- New warnings appear if voltage fluctuates, with automatic power reduction or shut-off for protection.
- AC voltage information and high/low voltage displays added in menus.
- The HSIC+ dimming curve has been refined for smoother, more accurate low-brightness performance.
- xy color mode zero-value colors optimized.
- System Fan control has been optimized:
- Fan errors are now detected using both stall detection and temperature checks, improving accuracy.
- Shutdown fan speed checks have been relaxed to avoid false triggers.
- The strobe random effect has been optimized.
- A new flash enable blink function and reserved effect slot execution improve channel control behavior.
Bug Fixes
- Light now turns on and off without delay.
- AC fault error codes now display text correctly (no more blank screen).
- Environmental temperature errors must now be manually cleared instead of automatically canceling.
- Factory mode no longer switches languages unexpectedly when timers reset.
- Boot upgrades no longer get stuck in a restart loop if power is lost.
- Master/slave reset now works properly.
- If the fixture fails to respond, the system ignores it instead of freezing.
- After a stall recovery, the light cancels the error and jumps to the correct menu.
- Brightness can now always be controlled properly, even after the app adjusts motors.
- CRMX forwarding of DMX data now keeps multiple fixtures in sync.
- Resolved xy color mode bug.
- Added a 1-second power-on delay for compatibility with LLZ adapters.
- Fixed interface refresh issues in output channel, dimming curve, and CRMX settings menus.
- Fixed xy interface boundary issue where values could go out of range.
- Sidus App now properly switches into HSIC+ mode.
- Knob controls no longer allow unintended adjustments if turned quickly while entering a settings menu.
- On first power-up, fans no longer default to silent mode without refreshing power limits.
- Screen now updates with Control Channel changes.
Known issues: DMX FX Profiles are not optimized.
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