Sony HT-G700 Firmware Upgrade Tutorial
|This article describes how make soundbar – Sony HT-G700 firmware upgrade. So grab a drink and USB drive and continue reading if you want to learn how to do it.
If you prefer to watch a video version of this tutorial, go ahead and click on the YouTube video below.
Checking Firmware version
First of all, we have to check what version the soundbar does have.
![](https://tarantulo.lt/inc/uploads/2020/11/HT_G700_Firmware_upgrade_screen.jpg)
- Please turn on the soundbar and make sure that it’s connected to the Subwoofer (there should be a green light on the Subwoofer).
Note: A different software version is displayed depending on whether Subwoofer is connected or not. - Press in order [MENU], down arrow, then select “SYSTEM” and press the [ENTER] button on the remote control.
- Press down arrow continuously to select “VERSION” and press the [ENTER] button on the remote control.
- Here you will find the Sound Bar firmware version information.
- Please write it down and go back to your PC.
Finding the correct HT-G700 firmware
For some reason, each Sony region has a different firmware version number. I contacted Sony support, and I quote: “That the software version will depend on the region you are located/purchased the soundbar.”
![](https://tarantulo.lt/inc/uploads/2020/11/HT_G700_Firmware_upgrade_version.jpg)
That means that it is best to download from your local Sony website to make an HT-G700 Firmware upgrade. So type Sony (your country name) in the Google Search to find the local site. For example: Sony UK, Sony Lithuania, Sony Germany etc.
Downloading firmware
Next, go to your selected Sony page to find the firmware ( I will be using the Sony US website as an example because it’s in English, but I have downloaded my firmware from Lithuanian website).
Find the Sony HT-G700 page, click Support, and the Downloads. You will find the latest firmware.
![](https://tarantulo.lt/inc/uploads/2020/11/HT_G700_Firmware_upgrade_soundbar.jpg)
Now it’s time to use the notes you took previously. Compare them if you still need to upgrade; let’s continue.
Click on its firmware link. On the new page, you will see the Download button. Save the firmware file on the folder you will find 😀 later.
If you are download with chrome you might get a security warning.
Preparing the flash drive
Next, you will need a USB drive formatted to FAT 32. I will show you how to do it. Formatting will delete all the files, so make sure you don’t have anything important there.
- Open File Explorer and find your USB drive, right-click and select Format.
- Before formatting, compare the size of the disk to make sure you have the correct USB.
- In the new window, select File System as FAT32.
- Make sure Quick Format is checked and click Start.
Now let’s find the firmware file. It will be a ZIP archive, so extract it.
Inside you will find an FW_SB1.BIN. Copy or Move that file to your USB drive. And you are ready to upgrade firmware.
Updating the firmware
- Power on the Sound Bar as usual; make sure the Subwoofer is connected. Refer to the manual if it’s not.
- Insert the USB drive with the new firmware into the back of the Sound Bar.
- Press the MENU button and then the down arrow on the remote control until you hit “UPDATE” and select it by pressing the ENTER button.
- Next, START will appear. By pressing the ENTER button, the update process will begin. And the 0% will appear on display.
- Important: do not turn the device and leave it to finish the process.
- It will take from 5-10 minutes to complete. And then, “DONE” will be displayed, the Sound Bar will restart automatically.
- Be sure to check that the firmware version was updated to the latest version by referring to previous steps.