Today, there are many models of radar detectors from various manufacturers, each of which requires timely installation of database updates. In this article, we will look at this procedure using the example of several fairly popular radar detectors.
Despite the existence of a huge number of models of radar detectors, the required actions boil down to downloading and installing special files into the device’s memory. Typically, a program that performs operations automatically is used for this.
Option 1: SHO-ME
Database updates for SHO-ME radar detectors are released quite frequently and therefore the procedure must be repeated at high intervals. Installation of all required files, regardless of the specific model, occurs through special software.
- Open the official website of the device manufacturer using the link provided above and in the section "Updates" go to page "Updates for SHO-ME radar detectors".
- From the list "Type of radar detector" Select the type of device you are using.
- Click on the button "Updating the camera database" and in the line "Radar detector model" select the appropriate option.
- Scroll down the page and click on the link “Download camera database”.
- Using any archiver, unpack the downloaded archive.
- Now connect your PC to the SHO-ME radar detector via USB. The power cable must be disconnected.
- Open the EXE file by left-clicking on it. In some cases, you may need to run as administrator.
After this, automatic preparation of temporary files will begin.
- In the main window "SHO-ME DB Downloader" press the button.
Note: Do not interrupt the database installation under any circumstances.
- Remember to reboot your device before using it again using the button "MENU".
If you did everything correctly, the radar detector database will install without errors.
Option 2: SUPRA
As in the case of SHO-ME, you can update the database on the SUPRA radar detector using a special program downloaded from the manufacturer’s official website. However, the number of required actions is slightly different due to the need to download additional files.
- Through the main menu of the resource, open the page "Updates for RD".
- Expand the list "Select model" and indicate the device you are using.
- After downloading, click on the link "Download" Near "Software for updating", "Complete Database" And "Drivers".
- Three files should appear in the save folder on your computer, two of which are archived. Unpack them using any convenient program.
- Open the directory "booree_drivers" and unpack the archive with the driver according to the bitness of your Windows OS.
- From the final folder, run the EXE file and install the driver automatically.
- Return to the directory with the downloaded files and in the folder "updatetool_setup" run the installer.
- After installation is complete, run the program and in the field "BD" in the block "Update" click the button "Open".
Specify the previously downloaded file .dbh with a database on a computer.
- Connect the radar detector to your PC via the USB interface and, if necessary, connect the charger.
- If the device is successfully detected in the update program, click the button.
In the future, the radar detector can be disconnected from the PC and used for its intended purpose. The database update procedure is now complete.
Option 3: Incar
Incar radar detectors are an excellent example of combining several different capabilities in one device. Moreover, the database in this case is updated in the same way as on other radar detectors.
Considering the minimum number of steps, we hope you were able to successfully complete the procedure for downloading a new database for the Incar radar detector.
Conclusion
If you have questions regarding updating a particular radar detector, write to us in the comments. We are concluding this article, since the examples discussed are more than enough to understand the procedure for installing a new database for radar detectors.
Today, almost every third motorist has a radar detector, or, in common parlance, a radar detector (which in the understanding of most users is the same thing). Of course, you are not very happy with the operation of your device, since it sometimes “glitches”, freezes, and makes a lot of noise. But few people know that most problems with radar detectors can be fixed with firmware. It is with the software update that internal processes are optimized, and sometimes new radar frequencies are added to the device’s memory; a striking example of this is the recent “upgrade” of PlayMe radar detectors to the new TruCam police radar. And of course, if you have a radar detector with GPS, then do not forget that the databases of radar posts and cameras are not updated independently, but speed cameras in the central region appear almost every week.
A radar detector is a rather complex radio receiver equipped with a processor and detection software. Its performance directly depends on the relevance of the firmware of this device. Like DVRs, radar detectors come with basic, factory firmware. Updating the firmware on your own often leads to a breakdown of the device, since the update instructions do not always take into account small nuances, and users do not always follow the manual thoroughly. We recommend entrusting the updating of radar detectors to our technical specialists.
Signs of unstable radar detector firmware:
- A large number of false positives
- Unstable operation during long-term use
- Frequent device reboots
- Reception range does not meet the stated range
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Why is it worth updating the firmware of a radar detector?
- Our technical department specialists will install the latest firmware
- The fresher the firmware, the more stable it works
- Most often, manufacturers optimize the operation of the device after the start of sales.
- Radar detectors detect new radar systems only thanks to software (a prime example of this is the TRUcam speed camera)
A very simple picture. You have decided to update your expensive device yourself. Of course, we don’t always have time to read the instructions, and we don’t even have time to watch the video manual. And why is this necessary if you already had a radar and you updated it yourself. As a result, if the update order is not followed, the radar detector simply stops working. This may happen because each device has its own order and its own update details. And of course, it is better to contact a specialist who knows exactly what he is doing and, of course, is responsible for your device.
Attention!
Software and database updates are provided in a format compatible with OS Windows 7/8/10 32/64bit. Windows Defender and browsers may block downloads of archived files.
To successfully download the update file, be sure to disable your antivirus. The files posted on this site do not contain viruses.
In some cases, Windows Defender may block the automatic installation of the driver on the computer, and the update program will display the message “Error E31” or “The device is not connected.” To install the driver, do the following:
- Download the driver from the link download ;
- Find out the bitness of your PC's operating system. To do this, on your computer, go to the “My Computer” window, right-click on an empty space and select properties. In the window that appears, look for the line “System type” and look at the bit depth of the operating system.;
- Install the required driver
32-bit - win8_x86.zip
64-bit - win8_x64.zip - We connect your device to the computer to update and run the update file.
Radar detectors are a new generation of specialized equipment for the preventive detection of radars and traffic police video cameras on domestic roads. According to the principle of operation, it differs from traditional radar detectors, is safe for road users and is not prohibited by law in the Russian Federation.
However, radar detectors require proper installation, configuration and constant updating of databases. Why is this necessary, how is it produced and what results does it give?
Radar detector databases
Unlike anti-radars, which create frequency interference in front of a moving car, confusing traffic police equipment and making it impossible to detect a violation of the speed limit, detector radars do not emit anything, but constantly receive surrounding frequency signals and are able to isolate the signals of working police systems from the electronic “noise.” speed control.
To identify radars and video recording cameras, signature technology is used - the principle of determining the individual signal of each police device on the road (it is called a unique “signature”). Radar detector:
- receives the emitted signal;
- the signature module processes its parameters (amplitude, frequency and periodicity of pulses, pauses between pulses);
- checks the parameters with known signatures of police equipment loaded into the database;
- identifies the signal as a traffic police radar signal or as extraneous noise;
- warns the driver to slow down.
That is, radar detectors are able to distinguish frequency pulses from traffic police control equipment and distinguish it from other frequency signals - emissions from door opening systems, mobile operator translators, ABS and GPS systems of cars, etc. This is the main advantage and advantage of signature radars.
How does the device distinguish the desired microwave signals from extraneous ones? For this purpose, the signature module contains a built-in database of all known traffic police radar signals. And in order to minimize errors and false alarms of the device, the radar database is supplemented with a database of known extraneous signals (“noise”), and the device is checked against both one and the other database, reducing the probability of error to a minimum.
However, equipment for traffic police is being improved, new radar models with more complex frequency radiation are constantly being released (often with combined microwave, laser and GPS signals). This means that the database of radar detectors must be constantly updated (upload new firmware).
How are radar detector databases updated?
Typically, updates to radar detectors are offered by equipment developers on official websites. An update is a new version of firmware, a program that fully controls all hardware functions and system options. When new options and data appear, the firmware:
- downloaded from the developer’s website;
- opens and installs on a PC to which the radar is connected via USB;
- loaded into the radar memory.
Most operations are automated, but you need to perform a number of operations according to the algorithm recommended by hardware and software developers.
Procedure for updating SHO-ME radar databases
SHO-ME signature radar detectors are high-tech universal radar equipment made in South Korea. The radars are easy to install and configure, are trouble-free, and the developer quite often updates the database on its official website.
To update the radar databases, you must do the following:
- Go to official siteSHO-ME, select the “UPDATES” section and go to the “Updates for radar detectors” page.
- Open the “Radar detector type” list and select the device model that is installed on your car
- Click on “Update camera database” and select “Radar detector model”
- Below on the page you should click “Download camera database”.
- After this, you need to click on the downloaded archive and unpack it on your PC.
- The radar detector should be connected to a PC using a USB cable, having first turned off the mains power to the radar.
- The installer (file.exe) must be opened or run as Administrator.
- Next, a fully automated process of unpacking temporary files will begin, after which click “DOWNLOAD” and wait until the program is installed. The download process cannot be interrupted!
- After completing the installation of the new firmware version with updated databases, reboot the radar (Menu).
SilverStone radar detector database update
SilverStone radar detectors - modern equipment from one of the largest electronics manufacturers in South th Korea. The developer offers to download updates to the databases of radars and video recording cameras on yourofficial website.
The firmware update process is almost identical to SHO-ME radar updates:
- The radar is connected to a PC.
- The archive is downloaded from the developer's website.
- The downloaded archive is unpacked (pre-disable anti-virus programs and firewall).
- Select "Extract".
- Go to the unpacked program folder and run the installer.
- After 1-2 minutes, the program will install and warn you with a message about installing a new version.
Upon completion of installation, the program will display information about the firmware version (FW) and voice file (Voice).
At the beginning of the installation process, you can check the “Check” checkbox (checking for new files). After that, select the unpacked file with the .bin extension and click “Download to device.” Only new files will be downloaded, the firmware itself will not be affected.
In addition, before downloading updates, you can change the parameters of the radar menu (“Settings menu” - setting parameters - “Save” - set a point on the Menu item - “Download” - exit the program). With the new settings loaded, you can now download the installer to your device.
Thus, updating the databases on the radar detector will allow your device to constantly expand the list of signatures of traffic police control devices loaded into it and reduce the number of errors and false positives.
Updating the databases is a simple process that is performed in semi-automatic mode after you download the archive with the new firmware installer on your PC. The main thing is to be careful and follow the installation instructions exactly.
04.03.2019 | The following changes have been made to the firmware (0_2_3_7_FW):
- Camera database update
- Fixed incorrect notification in multi-zone CSS. The end of the KSS (finish) will now always be announced, regardless of passing the “KSS start” point
11.02.2019 | The following changes have been made to the firmware (0_2_3_6_FW):
- new SilverStone F1 Updater v4.9
- updating the camera database, including the new “Safe City” system in Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.
- added a stripped-down version of the male voice in the firmware
21.01.2019 | The following changes have been made to the firmware (0_2_3_5_FW):
- camera database update
- fixed a bug with voice notification of the KSS speed limit
25.06.2018 | The following changes have been made to the firmware (0_2_3_4_FW):
- camera database update
- added voice notification “Stop or parking control” (“Street Falcon”)
04.06.2018 | :
- camera database update
- The “Arrow Video block” alert has been replaced with “Video block”.
07.05.2018 | The following changes have been made to the firmware (0_2_3_3_FW):
- camera database update
- For the DUMULAGE type, the “speed limit” voice acting and other features from the database (direction, roadside control) have been removed
19.03.2018 | The following changes have been made to the firmware (0_0_2_9_Voice):
- camera database update
- new universal Updater v4.6
- some voice files were re-voiced in a stripped-down version of the voice acting
07.03.2018 | The following changes have been made in this firmware (0_0_2_8_Voice):
- Camera database update
- New universal Updater v4.5
- Voice files are voiced by a male voice
03.01.2018 | The following changes have been made in this firmware (0_0_2_7_Voice):
- Camera database update
- New universal Updater v4.4
- In the truncated voice file, ranges are no longer spoken (there is still a sound notification with a geiger and an indication on the display).
25.12.2017 | The following changes have been made in this firmware (0_2_3_1):
- Camera database update
- New universal Updater v4.3
- Added an additional speed limit of 90 km/h in the AutoCity setting.
27.11.2017 | The following changes have been made in this firmware (0_2_3_0):
- Camera database update
- Added Off in maximum speed settings
- Improved operation of the speed warning in the Avtodoriya coverage area
- Added additional distances in GPS settings (100 - 1500m)
- Added additional speed limit in AutoCity mode (90 km/h)
- Improved work in KSS zones
- The operating algorithm of the Smart GPS mode (100 - 1500m) has been corrected
Universal Updater v4.9 updates 3 files at once (firmware, voice and camera database). Before doing this, it checks the existing software and downloads only new files.
How to Upgrade a SilverStone Leman Radar Detector
- Carefully read the instructions in the archive before updating the radar detector!
- Download the update archive.
- Connect Leman to your computer via USB cable.
- Disable antiviruses, firewall and firewall (they block the program)
- The program has been tested for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. On other operating systems it may not work or may not work correctly. Try finding another PC.
- Unpack the zip archive. Right-click on the archive icon, then select “Extract” from the drop-down menu. You must run the program from the unpacked folder!
- Run "SilverStone F1 Updater v4.9"(two clicks with the left mouse button on the program icon). The connection process may take 1-2 minutes.
- If the connection is successful, a message about checking the version will appear on the screen.
- At the end of the test, information about the software version of your radar detector will be displayed: firmware version (FW), voice file version (VOICE) and database version. If the program writes Version: ERROR, DB Version: ERROR - do not pay attention and continue updating further. Perhaps something continues to block the program, but at this stage it is no longer important.
- The “Check” checkbox is checked if you need to check what data was recorded (after the update).
- The device is ready for updating.
- Select a file from the archive. The file should look like this. Only download this file: Leman_Fxxxx_Vxxxx_Dxxxxxx.bin
- Click "Download to Device"
- The program will update only those files that do not match existing ones. Those. those who want to update only the camera databases do not have to worry about the firmware being affected.
- At the end it will say “Updated” and at the bottom there will be a green bar with a 100% indicator
- The radar detector has been updated. You can go! Have a nice trip =)
Changing Menu parameters via SilverStone F1 Updater v4.9
1. Press the “Settings Menu” button.
2. Set the necessary parameters in the Menu.
3. Click the “Save” button.
4. Press the “OK” button, after which you will exit the menu.
5. Place a dot in a circle on the Menu item.
6. Click the “Download” button
7. Only after this you can exit the Updater v4.9 program
8. Your settings have been loaded into the RD
9. And only after that, download the firmware file (Leman_Fxxxx_Vxxxx_Dxxxxxx.bin) into the device. Then the settings will remain saved.
