Unlike the Go 3, the Go 4 is fully compatible with the JBL Portable app , allowing for firmware updates and customizable 5-band EQ settings.
If an update is available, a "Update" button will appear below the image of your speaker.
: The factory tuning for the bass, mids, and treble is permanently locked into the hardware. How to "Update" Performance via a Factory Reset
Since you cannot update the firmware, most technical issues must be solved via a Hard Reset Turn on the speaker. Press and hold the Volume Up (+) buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds.
Since you cannot install new software, the closest thing to an "update" is a . This fixes 90% of connectivity issues, including:
“No,” he said. “I want to know who you are.”
Technically, no. If you buy a JBL Go 3 today, it will have the firmware version released at its manufacturing date (late 2020 through 2021). The only way to get a "newer" firmware is to buy a newer physical unit manufactured later, as JBL occasionally tweaks the Bluetooth handshake protocol silently at the factory. But for the end user? There is no button to press, no app to download, and no USB cable to plug in for an update.
The Go 4 includes an Auracast button, enabling you to pair it with multiple other JBL speakers—a feature completely absent from the Go 3.
What is your speaker having? (e.g., won't turn on, audio cutting out, battery draining fast)
Restart your phone's Bluetooth toggle, search for new devices, and reconnect. Hidden Features: Checking Your Hardware Version
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If your speaker is malfunctioning, perform a factory reset. Turn on the speaker and press and hold the Volume + and Bluetooth buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds until the speaker turns off.
Let’s address the top reasons people search for an update and how to solve them without waiting for JBL.
| 特性 | JBL Go 3 | JBL Go 4 | |---|---|---| | 续航 | 5小时 | 7小时(+2小时) | | 蓝牙版本 | 4.1 / 5.1 | 5.3 | | 应用程序支持 | 有限 | 完整支持JBL Portable应用 | | 均衡器 | 可通过第三方调节 | 内置EQ预设 + 5段自定义EQ | | Auracast多音箱串联 | ❌ 不支持 | ✅ 支持 | | 重量 | 约209g | 约317g |
| Feature | JBL Go 3 | JBL Go 4 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | None | JBL Portable App with 5-band EQ | | Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 | | Battery Life | Up to 5 hours | Up to 7 hours | | Charging Time | 2.5 hours | Approx. 3 hours | | Frequency Response | 110 Hz – 20 kHz | 90 Hz – 20 kHz (better bass) | | Key New Feature | N/A | Auracast™ button for multi-speaker audio |
