DOWNLOAD GARRETT INSTALLER
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONs
1
DOWNLOAD
GARRETT INSTALLER
Download the Garrett Installer on your computer. If you already have installed Garrett installer please start at step 2.
2
LAUNCH
GARRETT INSTALLER
Launch Garrett installer on your computer.
3
LOGIN AND PLUG-IN
YOUR DEVICE
Connect your device and follow the instructions.
Downloads
- Install the Garrett Installer
- Open the Garrett Updater App
- Turn your Vortex on and grab the provided USB cable in the box. Connect your device to your computer. (*Make sure that the Vortex is fully charged before updating)
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. This should only take a few minutes.
- Once the update finishes, disconnect your detector and restart it. Your Vortex now has the latest firmware. Happy Hunting!
Already Installed?
Click on the button to launch Garret Updater
- Open the Garrett Updater
- Turn your Vortex on and grab the provided USB cable in the box. Connect your device to your computer. (*Make sure that the Vortex is fully charged before updating)
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. This should only take a few minutes.
- Once the update finishes, disconnect your detector and restart it. Your Vortex now has the latest firmware. Happy Hunting!
Already Installed?
Click on the button to launch Garret Installer
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Vortex VX9 Firmware Update 9.13
Released 02/13/26 – Improvements include:
- Improved Iron Unmasking for Low Conductors
- Increased Multi-Salt Sensitivity
- Direct-Drive Sensitivity Adjustments
- Adjustable Backlight
- Increased Pairing Distance for Wireless Headphones
- Improved Target ID Accuracy for 5” x 8” Ripper Searchcoil
- Improved Stability in Extremely Mineralized Ground
FREE
Vortex VX7 Firmware Update 7.06
Released: 2/16/26 – Improvements Include:
- Improved Iron Unmasking for Low Conductors
- Increased Multi-Salt Sensitivity
- Direct-Drive Sensitivity Adjustments
- Adjustable Backlight
- Increased Pairing Distance for Wireless Headphones
- Improved Target ID Accuracy for 5” x 8” Ripper Searchcoil
- Improved Stability in Extremely Mineralized Ground
FREE
Vortex VX5 Firmware Update 5.06
Released: 2/16/26 – Improvements Include:
- Improved Iron Unmasking for Low Conductors
- Direct-Drive Sensitivity Adjustments
- Adjustable Backlight
- Increased Pairing Distance for Wireless Headphones
- Improved Target ID Accuracy for 5” x 8” Ripper Searchcoil
- Improved Stability in Extremely Mineralized Ground
FREE
VORTEX VX7 to VX9 Firmware Upgrade
Released 4/7/25
Improvements include:
- More Sensitivity/Deeper Detection than VX7
- Additional Recovery Speed controls
- Thin Coins Mode (for hammered coins, gold coins)
- Fast Mode (for competition hunts and trashy sites)
$65.00
VORTEX VX5 to VX9 Firmware Upgrade
Released 4/7/25.
Improvements include:
- More Sensitivity/Deeper Detection than VX7
- Additional Recovery Speed controls
- Thin Codes Mode (for hammered coins, gold coins)
- Fast Mode (for competition hunts and trashy sites)
$150.00
VORTEX VX5 to VX7 Firmware Upgrade
Released 4/7/25.
Improvements include:
- More Sensitivity/Deeper Detection than VX5
- Multi-Salt Multi-Frequency
- 2-tiered Ferrous/Non-Ferrous Target legends
- Recovery Speed control
$85.00
Ace Apex Firmware Update 1.28.3
Released 12/16/2025. Includes minor firmware refinements to address manufacturing improvements, no performance changes.
FREE
