PN: 3000910
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
Release date February 13, 2026
FREE
Firmware Update
Vortex VX5 Firmware Update 5.06
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
NOTE: Use the Garrett high-speed data cable provided to update Vortex and log into your Garrett Update app.


