Firmware and JSON Files of the Keychron QMK V and V series keyboards
Firmware and JSON Files of the Keychron QMK V and V series keyboards
This blog includes firmware and JSON files for the Keychron V and V Max series keyboards.
Keyboard Firmware
V series
V1:
*firmware version 1.7 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.7.1 updated on 01/11/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 01/05/2023.
V2:
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
V3:
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.4 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
V4:
*firmware version 1.4 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
V5:
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
V6:
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 02/07/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 02/07/2023.
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 02/07/2023.
*firmware version 1.00 updated on 02/16/2023.
V7:
*firmware version 1.3 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 01/05/2023.
V8:
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 03/22/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
*firmware version 1.2 updated on 03/22/2023.
*firmware version 1.1 updated on 01/05/2023.
V10:
*firmware version 1.2 updated on December 21,2022.
*firmware version 1.0 updated on January 5, 2023.
V Max series
V1 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.3 updated on August 17, 2024.
-Fix the issue of version information displayed by the firmware on the web driver
-Update the number of space key blinks to 5 times under low power
*firmware version 1.0.1 updated on April 1, 2024.
-Fix the issue of cross light effect misalignment
-Add End key to the fn layer corresponding to the Home key
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on April 30, 2024.
V2 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on November 29, 2023.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on March 22, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on July 25, 2024.
V3 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on January 11, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on March 28, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on September 3, 2024.
V4 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on March 30, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on May 29, 2024.
V5 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on November 16, 2023.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on April 9, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.1 updated on August 16, 2024.
V6 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.2 updated on September 14, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on April 9, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on September 10, 2024.
V8 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.1 updated on May 24, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on June 6, 2024.
V10 Max:
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on January 10, 2024
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on May 24, 2024.
JSON Files
V series
V1:
V6:
V Max series
We recommend using the Launcher to update your firmware (see this blog How to Use the Launcher Web App to Flash Firmware for Your Keyboard for steps). If the launcher fails to flash the keyboard firmware, you can try manually downloading the QMK toolbox and keyboard firmware by following these steps:
How to flash the keyboard firmware with the QMK toolbox
1. Slide the toggle to Cable / Wired mode and plug in power cable to your keyboard.
2. Download the keyboard firmware (see above on this page) and download the QMK Toolbox. (If the download link below does not work, use this link: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_toolbox/releases)
3. Unplug the cable from the keyboard.
4. Open the QMK Toolbox.
5. Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the left side of the space bar switch on the PCB.
6. Press and hold the reset button, and plug in the power cable simultaneously. Do not release the reset button till the QMK Toolbox display in yellow words "***DFU device connected". This indicates that your keyboard has entered into DFU mode.
7. Click open and choose the firmware. Click the Flash button. It will start flashing. (Note: Do NOT unplug the power cable while it's flashing.)
8. Wait a few seconds and when you see the content below, it means the keyboard has flashed successfully factory reset.
If VIA can't pair with your Keychron QMK keyboard after you tried flashing, you need to follow these steps:
1. Reconnect your keyboard power cable.
2. If VIA still doesn’t pair together after you reconnect the power cable, download the keymap JSON file (see above on this page).
3. Open online VIA.
Step 1: Turn on "Show Design tab" on "SETTINGS" tab.
Step 2: Click on "Design" tab, then click on "Confirm".
Step 3: Drag the JSON file into the “Design” tab on the VIA.
Step 4: A window will pop out after you drag the JSON file, please click on your keyboard model and then click on "Connect".
4. VIA should pair together with the keyboard now.
You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our K Pro, Q, Q Max, S and V series keyboards (e.g.: K2 Pro, K8 Pro, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q1 Max, S1, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:
- Defects of K Pro, Q, Q Max, S and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as it's highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
- Defects of K Pro, Q, Q Max, S and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer PAID service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee, and tax if applicable).