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Product Version Description Released Download
R8Latest 2.26 Update Tool v2.26 09/03/2026 Download
R8Latest 1.44 Firmware Update v1.44
  • Release Notes
    • Changed the Ka block filter options: the MAX option was removed, and the available settings were reduced to levels 0.5-3.5. No other changes were made.
    • When Laser Receive mode is activated by a button press, a visual and audible reminder alert is triggered once after 30 seconds in Receive mode.
    • Changed the factory setting for the Laser operation mode from "Constant Mode" to "Pulse Mode."
    • Added the "receive" text to the Laser beam icon when the Laser pulse is turned off.
09/03/2026 Download
R8Latest 2026/07/02 Database Update 20260702 07/10/2026 Download
R8 1.43 Firmware Update V1.43
  • Release Notes
    • New GPS DB 260702 has been applied.
07/10/2026 Download
R8 1.43 Firmware Update v1.43
  • Release Notes
    • During a factory reset, if the Laser TP is disconnected, all Laser TP settings are turned OFF; otherwise, they remain unchanged.
    • During operation in Laser Receive mode with timed settings triggered by a button, restart the Laser Receive mode after the incoming laser alert ends to avoid repeated rearming.(Must be used with Laser I/F version 1.22 or later)
    • Disabled the internal laser operation when external Laser TPs are connected to ensure consistent alerts.
06/30/2026 Download
R8 2.25 Update Tool v2.25 05/19/2026 Download
R8 2026/04/07 Database Update 20260407 04/13/2026 Download
R8 1.41 Firmware Update v1.41
  • Release Notes
    • New GPS DB 260407 has been applied.
04/13/2026 Download
R8 2026/01/05 Database Update 20260105 01/30/2026 Download
R8 1.41 Firmware Update v1.41
  • Release Notes
    • Added support for the Laser I/F, Junction Box, associated menus, Installer Test Mode, and R/Tach app.
    • GPS DB updated to 260105
    • Laser I/F Default set to Off
02/03/2026 Download
R8 1.39 Firmware Update v1.39
  • Release Notes
    • Applied defensive code and a watchdog system to the GPS firmware to prevent errors.
    • Applied filtering to remove the Ka 33.750Ghz signal emitted from inside of some Chevrolet cars.
11/03/2025 Download
R8 2025/10/02 Database Update 20251002 10/10/2025 Download
R8 1.38 Firmware Update v1.38Minor bug fixes 09/10/2025 Download
R8 2025/07/02 Database Update 20250702 07/30/2025 Download
R8 1.36 Firmware Update v1.36
Bundled with the latest database 2025/07/02.
See previous for release notes.
07/30/2025 Download
R8 2025/04/03 Database Update 20250403
Database 2025/04/03.
This database update is only compatible with the R4, R4W, R8 and R8W models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
04/09/2025 Download
R8 1.36 Firmware Update v1.36
Bundled with the latest database 2025/04/03.
See previous for release notes.
04/09/2025 Download
R8 2.23 Update Tool v2.23
This tool is only for Windows OS.
03/06/2025 Download
R8 2.22 Update Tool v2.22 (Mac Only)

This tool is only compatible with MacOS. Changelog:

  1. Add user settings (Menu) for the latest version for each model
  2. Compatible with the R4w and R8w
  3. Showing versions of Sound, BT or BT/Wi-FI that were not shown in the previous tools 
  4. The way DB version is displayed is changed from “US DB : ___. ___. ___. ___. 2024/11/29” to “US DB : 2024/11/29”.
  5. CP210x Driver installation error is fixed.
02/18/2025 Download
R8 2.15 Update Tool v2.15 (Mac Only)
This tool is only compatible with MacOS.
Please use the following instructions if there are issues with CP210x driver installation: MacOS Tool 2.15 Malware & Driver Walkthrough
If issues still persist, please contact our technical support team.
01/27/2025 Download
R8 2025/01/03 Database Update 20250103Database 2025/01/03.
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
01/06/2025 Download
R8 1.36 Firmware Update v1.36
Bundled with the latest database 2025/01/03.
See previous for release notes.
01/06/2025 Download
R8 1.36 Firmware Update v1.36

Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.

  • Release Notes
    • Fixed codes that could potentially cause some Auto Mute Memory points to fail to mute in regions where multiple Mute Memory points and Auto Mute Memory points are registered.
12/16/2024 Download
R8 2.22 Update Tool v2.22
This tool is only for Windows OS.
12/04/2024 Download
R8 1.35 Firmware Update v1.35

Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.

  • Release Notes
    • Factory default of Bluetooth is changed from Off to On.
    • Laser Atlanta Stealth gun detection is added.
    • K block 3 filter (24.123~24.124GHz) is added.
    • User K Block Filter 1,2,3,4,5 are added.
    • Selective mute memory frequency feature is added.
    • Auto Mute Alert Level feature is added. The existing Auto Mute On/Off is deleted from the menu and Auto Mute is integrated into Auto Mute Alert Level as below.
      • Add Off to the Auto Mute Level (Auto Mute Level: 1~8, Off)
      • Off is the same as the behavior of the existing Auto Mute Off, and the Auto mute function does not work when setting it to off.
      • If setting it to 1~7 level, the alert is auto muted only when the alert level is below the set Auto Mute level, and if an alert level exceeds the set Auto Mute level, it will not be auto muted.
      • If setting it to 8 level, Auto mute is applied to all levels, so it works the same as the existing Auto Mute On. (Auto Mute Level: 8 = Auto Mute On)
    • Alert temporary volume feature is added.  During an alert, it works separately and temporarily from the main volume.
    • Rear Balance function for each band (K, Ka, X) is added.
    • Main Volume setting is added to the Menu.
    • The Bluetooth On/Off and BT Pairing are moved to be before GPS On/Off menu in the Menu.
    • Low speed (5Km/h) filter for POI (Redlight, Speed cam) alerts is added.  
    • The Auto Mute Memory related values are adjusted to Delete count 5, Visit interval 4, Delete radius 60m, Mute radius 400m, Delete check 2sec.
    • GPS Error1 is fixed.
    • The audio announcement for DST ON/OFF reversed in the menu is fixed.
10/29/2024 Download
R8 241002 Database Update 20241002
Database 241002.

This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
10/08/2024 Download
R8 240702 Database Update 20240702
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
07/08/2024 Download
R8 1.28 Firmware Update v1.28
  • Bundled with the latest database 2024/07/02.
  • Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.
07/08/2024 Download
R8 2.14 Update Tool v2.14This tool is for Mac OS. 06/24/2024 Download
R8 2.21 Update Tool v2.21
This tool is only for Windows OS.
06/20/2024 Download
R8 1.28 Firmware Update v1.28
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
04/08/2024 Download
R8 2.18 Update Tool v2.18 02/22/2024 Download
R8 240124 Database Update 20240124
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
01/24/2024 Download
R8 1.27 Firmware Update v1.27

Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.

  • Release Notes
    • Improved audio quality
05/16/2023 Download
R8 2.11 Update Tool v2.11 05/10/2023 Download
R8 230406 Database Update 20230406
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
04/06/2023 Download
R8 230404 Database Update 20230404
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
04/04/2023 Download
R8 1.26 Firmware Update v1.26 03/16/2023 Download
R8 230104 Database Update 20230104
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
01/12/2023 Download
R8 1.25 Firmware Update v1.25
  • Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.

  • Fixes and Updates (v 1.24 - 11/17/2022)
    • This version adds the Menu editing feature using the update tool "User Settings"
01/12/2023 Download
R8 1.25 Firmware Update v1.25
  • Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.
  • Fixes and Updates (v 1.23 - 11/16/2022)
    • Improvement in the ALERT PRIORITY feature that R8 can make faster decisions
      which signal should be displayed on the main screen when R8 receives more than two signal at the same time.
11/17/2022 Download
R8 2.08 Update Tool v2.08
  • Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.
11/16/2022 Download
R8 221004 Database Update 20221004
This database update is only compatible with the R4 and R8 models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
10/04/2022 Download
R8 USB Drivers Download
R8WLatest 2.26 Update Tool v2.26 09/03/2026 Download
R8WLatest 1.42 Firmware Update v1.42
  • Release Notes
    • Changed the Ka block filter options: the MAX option was removed, and the available settings were reduced to levels 0.5-3.5. No other changes were made.
    • When Laser Receive mode is activated by a button press, a visual and audible reminder alert is triggered once after 30 seconds in Receive mode.
    • Changed the factory setting for the Laser operation mode from "Constant Mode" to "Pulse Mode."
    • Added the "receive" text to the Laser beam icon when the Laser pulse is turned off.
09/03/2026 Download
R8WLatest 2026/07/02 Database Update 20260702 07/10/2026 Download
R8W 2.25 Update Tool v2.25 05/19/2026 Download
R8W 1.39 Firmware Update v1.39
  • Release Notes
    • Added the H/W revision item to the version display menu.
    • During a factory reset, if the Laser TP is disconnected, all Laser TP settings are turned OFF; otherwise, they remain unchanged.
    • During operation in Laser Receive mode with timed settings triggered by a button, restart the Laser Receive mode after the incoming laser alert ends to avoid repeated rearming.
    • Disabled the internal laser operation when external Laser TPs are connected to ensure consistent alerts.
05/19/2026 Download
R8W 2026/04/07 Database Update 20260407 04/13/2026 Download
R8W 1.37 Firmware Update v1.37
  • Release Notes
    • New GPS DB 260407 has been applied.
04/13/2026 Download
R8W 2026/01/05 Database Update 20260105 01/30/2026 Download
R8W 1.37 Firmware Update v1.37
  • Release Notes
    • Added support for the Junction Box menu in the R/Tach app.
    • GPS DB updated to 260105
01/30/2026 Download
R8W 1.36 Firmware Update v1.36
  • Release Notes
    • Applied defensive code and a watchdog system to the GPS firmware to prevent errors.
    • Applied filtering to remove the Ka 33.750Ghz signal emitted from inside of some Chevrolet cars.
11/03/2025 Download
R8W 2025/10/02 Database Update 20251002 10/10/2025 Download
R8W 1.35 Firmware Update v1.35
  • Release Notes
    • Added Menu and Installer Test Mode support for the Junction Box
    • Fixed BLE connection issues with certain smartphones
    • New GPS DB 251002 has been applied
10/10/2025 Download
R8W 2025/07/02 Database Update 20250702 07/30/2025 Download
R8W 1.31 Firmware Update v1.31
Bundled with the latest database 2025/07/02.
See previous for release notes.
07/30/2025 Download
R8W 1.31 Firmware Update v1.31
  • Release Notes
    • Added Error Messages for the external Laser Transponders.
    • During a Laser alert, the display will show "Receive" if the unit is in Receive Mode (not CW or Pulse Modes)
    • Added a tone selection menu for Receive Mode alerts.
    • Added voice anouncement for Laser Gun ID.
    • Supports Installer Test mode for external laser transponders.
    • Added a reminder message related to Receive Mode when toggled using the power button.
    • Grouped all Laser Atlanta laser guns into the "Atlanta" category.
06/23/2025 Download
R8W 1.29 Firmware Update v1.29
  • Release Notes
    • Add the power button receive mode for the optional, external laser transponders.
    • Add the any button receive mode for the optional, external laser transponders.
    • Add Pulse mode On/Off time for the optional, external laser transponders.
    • The Ka Freq voice will say trailing zeros without skipping zeros.
05/13/2025 Download
R8W 2025/04/03 Database Update 20250403
Database 2025/04/03.
This database update is only compatible with the R4, R4W, R8 and R8W models. Please do not update this GPS with any other models.
04/09/2025 Download
R8W 1.28 Firmware Update v1.28
Bundled with the latest database 2025/04/03.
See previous for release notes.
04/09/2025 Download
R8W 2.23 Update Tool v2.23
This tool is only for Windows OS.
03/06/2025 Download
R8W 2.22 Update Tool v2.22 (Mac Only)

This tool is only compatible with MacOS. Changelog:

  1. Add user settings (Menu) for the latest version for each model
  2. Compatible with the R4w and R8w
  3. Showing versions of Sound, BT or BT/Wi-FI that were not shown in the previous tools 
  4. The way DB version is displayed is changed from “US DB : ___. ___. ___. ___. 2024/11/29” to “US DB : 2024/11/29”.
  5. CP210x Driver installation error is fixed.
02/18/2025 Download
R8W 2.15 Update Tool v2.15 (Mac Only)

This tool is only compatible with MacOS. Changelog:

  1. Add user settings (Menu) for the latest version for each model
  2. Compatible with the R4w and R8w
  3. Showing versions of Sound, BT or BT/Wi-FI that were not shown in the previous tools 
  4. The way DB version is displayed is changed from “US DB : ___. ___. ___. ___. 2024/11/29” to “US DB : 2024/11/29”.
  5. CP210x Driver installation error is fixed.
01/27/2025 Download
R8W 1.28 Firmware Update v1.28
Bundled with the latest database 2025/01/03.
See previous for release notes.
01/14/2025 Download
R8W 1.28 Firmware Update v1.28

Please use the Uniden R Series Tool to update your firmware.

  • Release Notes
    • Fixed codes that could potentially cause some Auto Mute Memory points to fail to mute in regions where multiple Mute Memory points and Auto Mute Memory points are registered.
12/16/2024 Download
R8w 2.22 Update Tool v2.22
This tool is only for Windows OS.
12/04/2024 Download
R8W USB Drivers Download

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