# Update BactoBox® software

This page teaches you how to download and install the latest BactoBox® software update.

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## Latest BactoBox® software is <code class="expression">space.vars.SW\_LATEST\_RELEASED\_VER</code>

Keep your BactoBox® software up to date. Follow [update BactoBox® software](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/best-practices/update-bactobox-r-software).

See what [changed in <code class="expression">space.vars.SW\_LATEST\_RELEASED\_VER</code>](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog) and the [software update FAQ](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/software-update-faq).
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## Quick clip :zap:

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## Step by step

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### Download the software update file

Click the button below to download the latest [software update (.swu) file](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/file-formats/swu-file) to your computer:

<a href="https://sbtinstruments.com/wp-content/uploads/swu/bactobox-2026.01.swu" class="button primary" data-icon="file-arrow-down">Download v2026.01</a>

This software update file works for [hardware v7.5 and later](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r/bactobox-r-hardware-changelog).

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## Installing an alpha or beta version? Create a backup first!

[Create a backup](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/pages/backup-and-restore) before you install [pre-release software](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/pre-release-software). This ensures that your data is safe from any [bugs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_bug) in the pre-release software.
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### Connect to Access

Follow the instructions in [connect-to-access](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/best-practices/connect-to-access "mention").
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### Navigate to the *Software update* page

Click *Software update* in Access' [page navigation](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access/components/page-navigation).

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### Update the software on BactoBox®

Drag-and-drop the software update file into the field.

**The software update starts immediately and takes 2–5 min.**

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### That is it!

When the installation is done, your BactoBox® prompts you to restart the device.

On the first start after a software update, you may see a data migration phase. This can take another 5–10 min. Once migration is done, your BactoBox® shows the *Ready* screen as usual.

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## Ran into trouble?

See [can-not-connect-to-access](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/troubleshooting/power-on-works-but.../can-not-connect-to-access "mention") for guidance.
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