Xts5000: Firmware

The Motorola XTS 5000 reached its final firmware release at R20.50.10

Do you have the specific HOST/DSP versions currently on your radio, or xts5000 firmware

Step-by-Step: How to Check Your Current Firmware Version

Before you even think about upgrading, identify what you have. The Motorola XTS 5000 reached its final firmware

6. Update Mechanism Review

• Method: over-the-air (OTA), USB, serial, or service-tool update.
• Authentication: signed firmware? encrypted transport? rollback protection?
• Risks: unsigned updates, insecure transport (HTTP), lack of verification.

• AES-256 firmware: Any version supporting AES-256 is considered a "defense article." Exporting an XTS5000 running Host 16.x with AES enabled to a non-US citizen (without explicit DOS approval) is a federal crime.
• Motorola vs. The Hacker Community: Motorola aggressively pursues legal action against websites that host or distribute XTS5000 firmware files. Finding R16.00.00 online is possible, but downloading it from a torrent site is a great way to get malware on your PC.

| Host Version | DSP Version | Flashcode Requirement | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | R20.00.01 | R19.00.02 | Requires H38/Q387 | Final release. No FPP bug. | | R17.00.00 | R16.00.00 | H35 or higher | Stable for P25 Phase 1. | | R12.00.00 | R12.00.00 | H38 not required | Pre-FPP encryption fix. | Method: over-the-air (OTA)

• Before upgrading: Save a full Archive > Read Radio and a separate Tuning > Save Archive.
• Do not interrupt power during the "Erasing Codeplug" phase (approx. 90 seconds).
• Post-upgrade: Perform a full alignment (reference oscillator, TX power, RX front end). Firmware changes can shift reference voltage by ±200 Hz.