Gearbest F23 Action Cam Firmware – N20150723V01

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The other day I made the mistake of attempting to push a SJcam SJ4000 firmware update to my F23 action cam. I had a morbid curiosity, and a little bit of a destructive mindset. Needless to say that the SJ4000 hardware must be different in some way, as its firmware did not work on the camera. I did a ton of hunting and thought I was S.O.L. for finding the original firmware and my camera was ruined. Thankfully I was able to acquire it.

This camera is called the F23 and it is available on Gearbest. It’s a near identical clone of the SJ4000. Despite it being listed as a SooCoo product, it is not. The firmware version here is only for the cameras with the original firmware version N20150723V01. Install at your own risk. I am not responsible for failed firmware updates. Here’s how to update:

  1. Charge the camera so the battery is full or near full.
  2. Download the .bin file and place it onto a blank Micro SD (32GB or less).
  3. Put the Micro SD into the camera with the camera powered off.
  4. Turn on the camera. The lights will flicker and blink for about 30 seconds.
  5. The camera will turn on if the update is successful.
  6. Remove the Micro SD from the camera.
  7. Put the micro SD back into your computer.
  8. Delete the .bin file from the micro SD.

Dropbox link to download firmware

Hopefully this helps you solve a bricked F23 action camera! A full review of the cam will be posted within the next few days.

1 thought on “Gearbest F23 Action Cam Firmware – N20150723V01

  1. HI There. I just came across this page while searching for the exact firmware you mention (N20150723V01) as I wish to attempt to change the firmware on my Fake SJCam action camera. But obviously need the original firmware first, in case it all fails on me. I went to the Dropbox link, but it seems to be unavailable. Any chance you could get it over to me? Thanks.

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