# Pre-Procedure

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The time synchronization architecture of the Ladybug 5+ has changed between its 2017 and 2023 firmware versions, so make sure you have the latest firmware and software versions installed!
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1. Download and install the latest Ladybug **Software** to your acquisition laptop. The software is available under "My Software Updates -> Ladybug Software" after logging in to <https://accounts.phoenixlidar.com>.
2. Download and extract the latest Ladybug **Firmware** on the same machine. The firmware is available under "My Software Updates -> Ladybug Firmware" after logging in to <https://accounts.phoenixlidar.com>.
3. Power the ladybug camera and connect its USB3 cable to your laptop. Then start "UpdatorGUI3" in your start menu. Select your camera, select the update file from step 2 and click update. Ensure a stable power supply to both camera and laptop during the update

<img src="https://docs-7.phoenixlidar.com/~gitbook/image?url=https:%2F%2F3551793891-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F-LRi20vM03F79tJiAjUf%252Fuploads%252FU3wRRuCqdxalX9nSiPXG%252Fupdator.png%3Falt=media%26token=edf07339-d75f-4b53-a581-50205b52ffd6&#x26;width=768&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=ea45afd473b3dabf650e58a0b7d9349cfa387513fe121bc09399ce7c3ba756b9" alt="The Ladybug firmware update utility after applying the firmware update" height="916" width="1117">


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