M10-D firmware v3.2.5
Leica · First seen by GearPulse Jul 7, 2026
What's in this update
LEICA M10
LEICA M10 MONOCHROM
LEICA M10-P / ASC
LEICA M10-D
LEICA M10-R
FIRMWARE UPDATE 3.2.5 / 4.2.5
NEW
• The list of automatically recognizable Leica M lenses has been
expanded: Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.
Important information regarding the use of SD cards
In rare cases, the use of UHS-I cards would result in some technical issues. Leica recom-
mends using UHS-II cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best
possible performance for your camera.
EN
FIRMWARE UPDATES
Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and optimization of your camera.
Since many camera functions are entirely controlled by software, some of these improve-
ments and additions to the functional scope can be installed in retrospect. Leica offers firm-
ware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download from our website.
Finding the currently installed firmware version
→Select Camera Information in the main menu
• The current firmware version is displayed next to the menu item Camera Firmware.
More information about registering, firmware updates and how to download them to your
camera, as well as any amendments and additions to this manual can be found in the cus-
tomer area of our website at:
club.leica-camera.com
EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE
Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious and irreparable damage
to your equipment!
You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware
update:
• Do not switch off the camera!
• Do not remove the memory card!
• Do not remove the rechargeable battery!
• Do not detach the lens!
Notes
• A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the bat-
tery and then repeat the process described above.
• You will find additional device and country-specific registration marks and numbers in
the Camera Information submenu.
PREPARATION
→Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery
→Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed
• We recommend saving any images on the memory card and reformatting it before the
update.
(Caution: Loss of data! All data stored on the memory card will be lost during formatting.)
• Make sure to back up any files saved to the internal memory as a precaution.
→Download the latest firmware version
→Save the download to the memory card
• The firmware file must be stored in the main directory of the memory card (not in a
sub-directory).
→Insert the memory card into the camera
→Switch the camera on
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE
M10 / M10-P / M10-P ASC / M10 Monochrom / M10-R
→Download the latest firmware version
→Save the download to the memory card
→Insert the memory card into the camera
→Switching the camera on
→Select Camera Information in the main menu
→Select Camera Firmware
• This menu item is available only if a current firmware file is stored on the inserted mem-
ory card.
• A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
→Check the version information
→Select Yes
• The update will start automatically.
• Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant message will be displayed
and the camera will restart.
Notes
• It is recommended to revert to factory settings after an update.
• Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after a reset.
Relevant prompts will appear on screen.
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE
M10-D
→Save the firmware file to an SD card
→Ensure that the camera is switched OFF
→Press and hold the function button and switch on the camera
• up will appear in the viewfinder during the update process
• In case of an error, err will be displayed
• end will appear after a successful update is completed
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