RetroCompass
RetroCompass

GameSir Nova — Firmware update

Quick answer

Steps

  1. 1Install the GameSir app on your phone and turn on Bluetooth.
  2. 2Pair the Nova, then open the app and tap the GameSir Nova entry.
  3. 3Choose Firmware update (Firmware Upgrade) and follow the prompts; keep the controller charged and nearby.
  4. 4Do not power off the controller until the app reports the update is complete.

LED states

  • Indicators flash during transfer—Updating / do not power off
  • Solid indicator—Update finished, controller ready
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

The 2023 Nova (T4N) updates its firmware through the GameSir mobile app over Bluetooth, not the GameSir Connect PC tool. Pair the controller, open its page in the app, and run Firmware update. A firmware update is recommended out of the box, as early firmware can have pairing issues, especially on newer iPhones.

FAQ

Can I use GameSir Connect on PC to update the Nova?
The original Nova (T4N) is updated through the GameSir mobile app. Use the GameSir Connect PC tool only for the models it lists (such as the Super Nova).
Why update at all?
Early firmware can have trouble pairing, especially with iOS. Updating in the GameSir app usually fixes connection drops and missing-device issues.

Same device — other tasks

Other devices — same task