Insta360 X5 firmware v1.9.6

Insta360 · Released Jan 4, 2026 · First seen Jul 7, 2026

v1.9.6 is not the latest firmware for the Insta360 X5: the current version is v1.13.21 (September 15, 2026). Go to v1.13.21

What's in this update

  1. Added an alert if third-party lens guards aren't detected after ​installation.
  2. Added an alert for SD card issues.
  3. Routine performance an​d system stability improvements.

To update the camera firmware via the Insta360 app, first update the app to v2.16.0 or later.

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Changed since v1.8.17

  • Added an alert if third-party lens guards aren't detected after installation.
  • Added an alert for SD card issues.

Other versions for this product

See the full firmware history for the Insta360 X5