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ESPEasy ESP8266 / ESP32 device firmware firmware

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Latest firmware: mega-20260720
Released: Jul 20, 2026
Category: Smart home & cameras
Last checked: Sep 14, 2026

How to update the ESPEasy ESP8266 / ESP32 device firmware

Read the release notes first — firmware changes can require re-doing your config or calibration.
Use the project's own installer where it has one: a web flasher over USB, or an over-the-air update in its web UI.
Otherwise build or download the binary for your exact board from the releases page — the wrong board file will not boot.
Keep the previous firmware image and your config backed up so you can roll back.

Always download firmware from the manufacturer or project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts firmware.

What changed

### Release mega-20260720 This is a massive release, where quite a lot of ESPEasy has been changed. The main changes are in the way how networking is handled and support for lots of new Espressif MCU's is added like the ESP32-P4, -C5, C61. In the start post of [this long 'test build' issue](https:/…

Manufacturer release notes ↗

Version history

mega-20260720

Jul 20, 2026

FAQ

How do I update the ESPEasy ESP8266 / ESP32 device firmware?

See the step-by-step above. Updates usually arrive through the manufacturer's phone app or roll out automatically. Open the device's settings in the app and look for a firmware or software section.

How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?

Every night we read the manufacturer's official release page for the ESPEasy ESP8266 / ESP32 device firmware and record the version, date and changelog. If anything changed, subscribers watching this device get an email.

Is this an official ESPEasy page?

No. Firmwarely is independent. Device and brand names belong to their manufacturers; always download firmware from the official source.