PLEASE READ: This release contains Firmware (20180501) and Manager (20180528) updates. Both the Firmware and Manager are compatible with the previous release but it's highly advised to upgrade both to receive the benefits of all our latest features and fixes.
XIM APEX FirmwareDownload XIM APEX Firmware Tool 20180501 for PC
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x86/x64Download XIM APEX Firmware Tool 20180501 for Mac
macOS 10.11 or higherFlash Upgrade Instructions (instructional video):
1. Hold down the button on your XIM APEX
2. Plug your XIM APEX into your computer while continuing to hold the button
3. Wait for your XIM APEX's light to display blue and then release the button
4. Download and run the XIMAPEXFlash tool
5. Select Update Firmware
6. Disconnect your XIM APEX from your computer after the tool completes
XIM APEX ManagerDownload XIM APEX Manager 20180528 for iOS
iOS 8 or higherDownload XIM APEX Manager 20180528 for Android
Android 4.4 or higherDownload XIM APEX Manager 20180528 for PC
Windows 10/8.1/8 x86/x64
RELEASE NOTES
Firmware 20180501 | Manager 20180528● Improved hardware compatibility: Improves general USB input device hardware compatibility overall.
● Manager improved Bluetooth connection robustness: Improves both pairing and connection robustness for XIM APEX Manager for iOS.
● Manager displaying incorrect language FIX: Fixes an issue where XIM APEX Manager isn't using the primary language set on the phone/tablet.
● Manager displaying incorrect font FIX: Fixes an issue with some phones/tablets where some of Manager's UI is using a mismatched font.
● EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance updateFirmware 20180402 | Manager 20180402● Game Framerate Synchronization: A new Config setting under Aim (expand '...' to view) called
Synchronize was added. The purpose of this setting is to better align your XIM APEX's operation to the game's input processing loop to improve aiming fidelity. It works at all XIM APEX Response Rates and is available within Expert configuration mode. There are 4 settings you can choose from:
| Default | This is the default and is designed to generally work well on all games and matches the behavior of all XIMs prior to XIM APEX.
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| Common | If your game runs at 60fps, try this setting. If switching from Default, divide your sensitivity by 2.
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| Slow | If your game runs at 30fps, try this setting. If switching from Default, divide your sensitivity by 4.
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| Off | Disables synchronization. Use this setting if you prefer to behavior of the retail XIM APEX firmware.
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● Smoothing Precision: Mouse smoothing precision improvements. The Smoothing property is available within Expert configuration mode.
● Manager Localization: Manager now includes support for these additional languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified),
French,
Japanese, and
Spanish● Walk speed increased: Keyboard (digital) player walk speed reduced from last build.
● Xbox Party Chat lag FIX: A new setting has been added for Xbox One Configs called
Audio Compatibility Mode located under the Identity section (expand '...' to view) within Expert mode. Enable this setting if you are having any audio lag issues while using Party Chat.
● PlayStation 4 mic distortion FIX: Fixes a sound distortion issue with mic usage on PlayStation 4.
● Xbox One Trigger Full Press FIX: Triggers weren't pressing all the way on Xbox One. Triggers now press to 100%.
● Manager decimal value entry FIX: Fixed issue where decimal value entry (such as sensitivity values) could change by .01 upon commit.
● PC Manager missing component startup failure FIX: Fixed issue with Manager startup where on some PCs would fail due to required dependency conflict.
Firmware 20171010 | Manager 20171001Launch Build