Pure

How to Install Firmware

To update your Road Angel PURE firmware, please follow these instructions. This process typically takes between 15 and 45 minutes, though it can occasionally take up to an hour.


1. Download the Software

  • Visit the Road Angel website at www.roadangelgroup.com and navigate to the 'Support Centre' section.
  • Select 'Pure' in the Speed Awareness tab.
  • Click the correct download link for your PC or Mac.
  • If prompted, save the updater file to your 'Downloads' folder.

2. Installation Guide

For PC Users

  • Open the downloaded 'Road Angel Updater' from your browser or file explorer.
  • Select 'Allow' when asked if the program can make changes to your PC.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts, clicking 'Next' and 'Install'.
  • Click 'Finish' once the installation is complete.

For Mac Users

  • Click the download arrow in the top right of your browser and open the Road Angel updater.
  • Select 'Allow' to permit the program to make changes.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions by clicking 'Continue' and 'Install'.
  • Click 'Close' once the installation is finished.

3. Performing the Update

  • Connect your Road Angel PURE to your computer using the provided USB cable.
  • Launch the Road Angel Updater program from your desktop or start menu.
  • Ensure your device is on and displays: "Connected to PC OK to unplug".
  • The updater software should show a green tick and the message "Device Connected".
  • Click the blue 'Update' button to begin.

Important: DO NOT UNPLUG the device during the update. Only disconnect once the PURE returns to the home screen or displays the "OK to unplug" message again.

If you encounter any issues during the update, you can contact the support team:

Firmware Release Notes

Update v2.6.0.0811 - 1st March 2026
  • Large RSL (Road Speed Library) update.
Update v2.6.0790 - 14th Feb 25
  • New Road Speed Library (RSL 245001) for the latest speed limit updates
  • Fix for crash issues when updating settings via the app
  • New report alert switches added for improved app functionality
Update v2.6.0.776 - 6th Dec 24
  • Feature: New alert type: warning when the upcoming speed limit is lower than the current speed limit
  • Feature: New alert type: Accident Ahead warning on Smart Motorways (Advanced/Complete only)
  • Feature: Tap the left button whilst driving to report a location as a missing alert or incorrect speed limit
  • Update: The latest Road Speed Library
  • Fix: Problem that caused users who updated OTA to be repeatedly asked to update again via their PC/MAC.

Update v2.6.0.760 - 12 July 24
  • The prompt voices after alert and live van have been removed as they were deemed too annoying.
  • Respect the mute setting for the startup voice message.
  • Only play the startup voice message 5 times ever, after that only the text prompt is shown.
  • Don't allow reporting of blackspot, school, laser, or smart motorway-related alerts.
  • Cancel alert prompt message if another alert occurs.
  • Reduce alert prompt timeout to 5sec if the speed is 50mph or greater.
  • Code for disabling alert report prompts has been added for later use by the app.

Update v2.6.0.759 - 7th May 24
  • Fix: local alert database could be corrupted by connectivity issues whilst downloading updated.
  • Change: setting a Camera Van alert live is now done after the alert has finished.
  • Update: this release will trigger a download of a fresh copy of the alert database to fix any errors.
  • Update: the latest Road Speed Library is included.
  • Feature: a voice prompt is played after the first Camera Van alert to remind about the set live feature.
  • Feature: Alert reporting.
  • If an alert is wrong then it can be reported once the alert has finished.
  • A prompt message is displayed on startup each day to describe the new feature.
  • A voice prompt is played after the first alert to describe the new feature.