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Minelab firmware updates

Firmware & software

Minelab firmware updates – current software versions at a glance

On this page you will find the current official software version of all common Minelab metal detectors, the most important new features for each model and a clear recommendation as to whether an update makes sense for you.

As of: September 2026 Source: official Minelab information

Minelab releases firmware updates at irregular intervals. Some updates bring genuine functional enhancements, others only minor stability improvements. So that you do not update unnecessarily, we have given each model a recommendation. All updates are carried out via the free Minelab Update Utility (MUU) on a Windows or Mac computer.

How it works

Download the update software (MUU), connect the detector via the magnetic USB cable, switch it on – the rest runs automatically.

What you need

A PC or Mac with a USB port and the original charging cable. Smartphones and tablets are not supported.

Safe & reversible

Your settings are retained. If an update is interrupted, it can easily be repeated – and you can go back to an older version at any time.

All models at a glance

Key: Recommended Optional Up to date from the factory No update

Current Minelab software versions, release month, update recommendation and most important changes.
Model	Current version	Released	Update?	Most important changes
MANTICORE 6.20.0-3.7.1 Minelab	6.20.0-3.7.1	June 2023	Recommended	New stabiliser (0–12) against iron false signals, a much stronger Goldfield mode, freely assignable softkey shortcuts, iron target IDs that can be coloured red, an underwater headphone boost and general stability improvements. The ML 105 wireless headphones receive their own update.
EQUINOX 900 1.79.0-3.3.4 Minelab	1.79.0-3.3.4	June 2024	Recommended	New iron bias level “−1” for more aggressive separation on heavily iron-contaminated sites, continuous auto noise cancel for better suppression of changing EMI interference and general stability improvements.
EQUINOX 700 1.79.0-3.3.4 Minelab	1.79.0-3.3.4	June 2024	Recommended	Identical to the EQUINOX 900: iron bias “−1”, continuous auto noise cancel and stability improvements.
EQUINOX 800 Software 3.0 Minelab	Software 3.0	July 2020	Recommended	Additional 4 kHz single frequency and stability improvements. Important: This is a separate update – the EQUINOX 700/900 package is not suitable for this.
EQUINOX 600 Software 3.0 Minelab	Software 3.0	July 2020	Recommended	Like the EQUINOX 800: new 4 kHz single frequency and stability improvements. Also a separate update.
X-TERRA PRO 1.79.0-3.3.4 Minelab	1.79.0-3.3.4	June 2024	Recommended	Continuous auto noise cancel for better suppression of changing EMI sources – helpful near power lines and other detectors.
X-TERRA ELITE up to date from the factory	up to date from the factory	–	Up to date from the factory	Already supplied with the current software version. Please do not install the X-TERRA PRO update – it is not intended for the ELITE.
VANQUISH 540 Update 1.1 Minelab	Update 1.1	August 2020	Recommended	Improved battery management with a low-battery warning plus an additional 10-level iron volume control for finer adjustment of the iron volume.
VANQUISH 440 Update 1.1 Minelab	Update 1.1	August 2020	Recommended	Improved battery management and low-battery warning.
VANQUISH 340 Update 1.1 Minelab	Update 1.1	August 2020	Recommended	Improved battery management and low-battery warning.
VANQUISH 360 / 460 / 560 no separate package	no separate package	–	No update	The new VANQUISH generation can in principle be updated, but Minelab has not yet released a separate firmware package for it.
GPZ 7000 1.2.8-98 Minelab	1.2.8-98	2017	Recommended	Improvements to ground balance and ferrite ground balance for smoother running in difficult, mineralised ground.
GPX 6000 no public update	no public update	–	No update	The USB port is intended for future firmware updates; so far Minelab has not provided a public update package.
GOLD MONSTER 2000 no public update	no public update	–	No update	Can in principle be updated, but currently without a separate firmware update.
CTX 3030 Firmware 08/2016 Minelab	Firmware 08/2016	August 2016	Optional	Last published CTX firmware update, including additional language support. Only necessary if your device has an older version.

Firmware versions can change at any time. The versions stated here reflect the officially available version at the time of the last update of this page. If in doubt, always check the update utility or the official Minelab download page.

How to update your Minelab detector

All current Minelab detectors are updated via the Minelab Update Utility (MUU) – a small program for Windows and macOS. There is a separate update utility for each of the MANTICORE, EQUINOX 700/900 and the ML 105 headphones.

Download the MUUDownload the Minelab Update Utility for your model from the official Minelab website and install or open it.
Connect the detectorConnect the detector directly to a USB port on your computer using the magnetic USB charging cable (no USB hubs) and switch it on. The search coil must be connected.
Start the updateIf the utility reports “Updates are available”, click on INSTALL. If everything is already up to date, “Your device is up to date” appears.
Wait for the processThe detector must not be disconnected or switched off during the update. Depending on the model, it takes a few minutes (EQUINOX approx. 4, MANTICORE approx. 10 minutes).
FinishOnce complete, the device restarts. Then disconnect it and close the utility. Your settings are retained.

System requirements & notes

Windows 10 PC or Mac (macOS 10.15 or later) – smartphones and tablets are not supported.
Free USB 2.0 port and the original magnetic USB charging cable.
Storage required: approx. 50 MB (Windows) or approx. 85 MB (macOS).
An internet connection is required to download the utility; the update itself can then be carried out offline.
Only ever connect one device at a time; the detector must remain switched on throughout the update.
An interrupted update can be recovered – simply restart the device and the utility and run it again.

Frequently asked questions

How do I update my Minelab detector?

Using the free Minelab Update Utility (MUU) on a Windows or Mac computer. The detector is connected via the magnetic USB charging cable; the utility guides you through the process. Smartphones and tablets are not supported.

Do I really need a computer?

Yes. The update can only be carried out via a PC or Mac with a USB 2.0 port. You need an internet connection to download the utility; the firmware itself can then be installed offline.

Will I lose my settings during the update?

No. Your personal settings are retained during the update. Only if an update is interrupted at a very unfortunate moment is there a small risk that settings will be reset.

What happens if the update is interrupted?

The process can always be recovered. The most common cause is a loose cable contact. Restart the detector and the update utility, reconnect the device and run the update again – the utility will recognise the detector even if the display is initially black.

Can I go back to an older version?

Yes. The current update utility contains all previously released versions. Use the three-dot menu at the bottom right to select the earlier version you want and install it.

Is the X-TERRA PRO update also suitable for the X-TERRA ELITE?

No. The X-TERRA ELITE is already supplied with the current software version. The X-TERRA PRO update must not be installed on the ELITE.

Does the EQUINOX 700/900 update also apply to the 600 and 800?

No, these are separate software packages. Software 3.0 (with an additional 4 kHz frequency) is intended for the EQUINOX 600 and 800, not the update for the 700/900 series.

Questions about the right update or your Minelab detector?

We have been active detectorists ourselves for decades and are happy to help you personally – from the right software version to the right settings for your search area.

Request advice Official Minelab downloads

All information without guarantee. Minelab, MANTICORE, EQUINOX, X-TERRA, VANQUISH, GPZ, GPX, CTX and GOLD MONSTER are trademarks of Minelab Electronics Pty. Ltd. Software versions and functions may change; the official Minelab information is always authoritative. Gut Fund – happy hunting!

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