Editing Bambu Lab Authorization Control System (section)

==Implementation timeline and requirements==

The authorization system will be rolled out in phases, starting with the X1 series printers. A beta firmware (version 01.08.03.00) was released on January 17, 2025, with the full release scheduled for January 23, 2025. The P & A series printers will get similar updates at an unspecified future date.

To use printers with the new authorization system, users must update multiple pieces of software:
*Bambu Studio must be updated to version 01.10.02.64 or higher
*Bambu Handy mobile app must be updated to version 2.17.0 or higher
*The new Bambu Connect application must be installed for using third-party slicers

These software updates are mandatory for users who update their firmware. Failing to update all components simultaneously will result in certain printer controls becoming unusable. Users who choose to maintain third-party software compatibility can continue using older firmware versions, or downgrade the firmware for new printers that ship with the authorization system pre-installed.

Bambu Lab states these coordinated updates are necessary because the new authorization system fundamentally changes how the printer validates and accepts commands. The older versions of Bambu Studio and Bambu Handy lack the authentication mechanisms required to interact with printers running the new firmware. The Bambu Connect application was created specifically to provide a controlled interface for third-party software, replacing the previous direct access through network plugins.<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2" />