Registering & Updating your Spektrum DX6R

Registration and Serial Number Location

Before downloading firmware or application updates, you must first register your DX6R radio. Visit SpektrumRC.com/myaccount to complete the registration.

To locate your transmitter's serial number, follow these steps using the Raceware APP:

1. Turn on the transmitter by holding the power button for 2 seconds.
2. Press the circle with 6 dots (APP Drawer).
3. Locate the Raceware app on the current page or by swiping right.
4. Once the Raceware APP is open, swipe right twice (or three times if telemetry is set up) to reach the Setup screen.
5. Scroll up and select "APP Settings".
6. Scroll up again to find and note your serial number.

If the serial number is difficult to read, a "Serial # Viewer" application can be downloaded and installed. The APK file can be obtained via the link: DX6RSerial.apk. This file should be downloaded to a micro SD card, inserted into the DX6R, and then installed using a file explorer app like ES File Explorer.

Updating the CP Firmware

Once your transmitter is registered, you can proceed to update the CP Firmware.

Option 1: Downloading using the Radio

1. Close the RaceWare app.
2. On the DX6R radio, log into your My Spektrum account.
3. Navigate to "My Products", select your DX6R, and choose "Download Updates".
4. Click the "Download" button and wait for the file to complete. It will be saved in the /storage/emulated/0/Download/ directory.
5. Disable Wi-Fi on the radio.
6. Reboot the radio.
7. Open the Updater app.
8. Press "Choose Update File" and navigate to the downloaded .sax file (e.g., /storage/emulated/0/Download/SPMTX.sax).
9. Put the radio to sleep, wait 10 seconds, then quickly unlock it and confirm the file.
10. Once the update finishes, close the Updater app.
11. Power cycle the radio for the new CP firmware to take effect.

Option 2: Downloading using a PC

1. Close the RaceWare app.
2. On your PC, log into your My Spektrum account and download the update file for your DX6R.
3. Save the file to an external micro SD card.
4. Insert the micro SD card into the DX6R radio.
5. Disable Wi-Fi on the radio.
6. Reboot the radio.
7. Open the Updater app.
8. Press "Choose Update File", navigate to the micro SD card (e.g., /extsd), and select the .sax file.
9. Put the radio to sleep, wait 10 seconds, then quickly unlock it and confirm the file.
10. Once the update finishes, close the Updater app.
11. Power cycle the radio for the new CP firmware to take effect. This must be done before updating the RaceWare application.

Updating the RaceWare Android Application

Follow these steps to update the RaceWare Android Application on your DX6R.

Option 1: Downloading using the Radio

1. Close the RaceWare app.
2. Connect the DX6R to a Wi-Fi network.
3. Log into your My Spektrum account and locate the DX6R in "My Products".
4. Select "RaceWare Android App v1.0.4 APK" and download the file (Chrome is recommended).
5. Monitor the download process and click the file to begin installation once complete.
6. If prompted, enable installation from "Unknown sources" via the Settings link.
7. Click "Install" and then "Done" upon completion.
8. Verify the update by running the RaceWare application.

Option 2: Downloading using a PC

1. Close the Raceware app.
2. On your PC, log into your My Spektrum Account and download "RaceWare Android App v1.0.4 APK".
3. Save the file to a micro SD card.
4. Insert the micro SD card into the DX6R radio.
5. Open the ES File Explorer application on the radio.
6. Navigate to the micro SD card (e.g., "sdcard" > "extsd") and select the APK file to install.
7. If prompted, enable installation from "Unknown sources" via the Settings link.
8. Click "Install" and then "Done" upon completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE: APK files must be downloaded using Chrome or Firefox browsers. Internet Explorer and Edge may convert APK files to ZIP files.