Pimax Play: Is it possible to roll back to previous version?

[Dangerzone]

Hi,

After coming across this post I see that Pimax Play 1.29 seems to be the best version currently when it comes to performance. Is it possible to downgrade / roll back after being upgraded, or will this cause problems/complications if the HMD has the firmware updated? 

Also - if it's possible to downgrade - is there still a link available to this version. The pimax website that I browsed only seems to have the latest version?

Cheers

DZ

[Calvin.Pimax]

Here is the download link: 

Please ensure you have wipe of the Pimax files and folders at:

• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\PimaxClient
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Pimax
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\pimaxclient-updater
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\PiPlatformService
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\PiTool

Edited April 30 by Calvin.Pimax

[Dangerzone]

1 hour ago, Calvin.Pimax said:

Here is the download link: 

Please ensure you have wipe of the Pimax files and folders at:

• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\PimaxClient
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Pimax
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\pimaxclient-updater
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\PiPlatformService
• C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\PiTool

Thanks Calvin!

[Calvin.Pimax]

No worries buddy.

[Tom28]

Is it possible to also roll-back the firmware version? 

I currently use V1.0.15 and encounter massive tracking issues. I have the feeling it might have started ever since I upgraded from V1.0.14 .

[sigfan86]

On 5/10/2025 at 3:14 AM, Tom28 said:

Is it possible to also roll-back the firmware version? 

I currently use V1.0.15 and encounter massive tracking issues. I have the feeling it might have started ever since I upgraded from V1.0.14 .

Same here,  looks like 1.0.15 firmware made the cameras overly sensitive and is causing jitter and losing tracking. 

 

Pimax,

Fix your crap

[mazex]

Agreed. After 1.0.15 firmware I get random freezing in both DCS and MSFS 2024. Tried downgrading the Nvidia driver from .40 to .22 but it continues... So I really need 1.0.14 as it was rock solid before... Their drivers page is hopeless with just the latest version.

Edited May 16 by mazex

[Blackhawk163]

On 5/16/2025 at 6:34 AM, mazex said:

Agreed. After 1.0.15 firmware I get random freezing in both DCS and MSFS 2024. Tried downgrading the Nvidia driver from .40 to .22 but it continues... So I really need 1.0.14 as it was rock solid before... Their drivers page is hopeless with just the latest version.

I had the same issues, if you’re willing to give up on some setting sliders (primarily for local dimming) I rolled back to 1.29.01 on the software side of things. That seems to have solved some issues and has given me volume control back on my headset. I’m on the newest firmware and the jitters are gone. &nbsp

I don’t know where Pimax is going with their software, but the latest iterations have been getting worse. 

[mazex]

OK - upgraded to the new Nvidia 576.52 and when starting Pimax Play it wanted to update to 1.39.4. Then after that it wanted to upgrade to 1.0.16 from my shaky 1.0.15. It was a scary firmware upgrade process that failed 6 times requiring USB reconnects and reboots to finally work.

But now it actually seems stable. Did a 30 minute F16 mission all stable in DCS. Managed a full 20 minute flight in MSFS 2024 and then a great 40 minute DH-2 cold start combat patrol mission from Amiens in IL2 BoX with three Fokker EIIIs downed. The last with 30 rounds left in the last drum. No problems. WW1 in IL2 BoX with all settings maxed out and high res in the Pimax Crystal Light is actually a pretty awesome experience... Just tried it for the first time in ages to verify it was stable... The scary thing is that you actually aim for the pilots, just like IRL. And with the Crystal clarity it almost feels too real

Edited May 22 by mazex