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Upgrade Firmware From a File
Use this option when you have an updated firmware file that you've, for example, downloaded from
the Sprint or Sierra Wireless Web site.
Note:
During installation of the update:
• DO NOT turn off or unplug the device.
• Your Wi-Fi and Internet connections won't be available.
When the installation is complete, you will need to reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See "How do I Connect to Wi-
Fi?" on page 126).
To upgrade the device firmware from a file:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Ensure
Disable Wi-Fi when connected via USB
Connected Through USB" on page 98.
3.
Ensure your Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is connected to the AC charger or computer,
through the USB to Micro B cable.
4.
Click the
Advanced Settings
5.
If you want to later confirm that the upgrade was successful, write down the current version
information (shown in
Software version
Firmware version (in the 3G section)
Firmware version (in the 4G section)
6.
Select
Device > Basic
7.
Optional, but recommended: save the current configuration:
a. Click the
Export
b. Save the file. Note the filename and path.
8.
Next to the
Update firmware from file
upload to the device.
9.
Click
.
Update
Please wait while the upgrade occurs; this may take several minutes. The device LCD shows the
upgrade status. The device will restart (possibly several times).
Once the upgrade is complete, the LCD device shows the usual icons and text (for example, the
device name).
10.
If you want to confirm that the upgrade was successful, compare the current version information
(in
Device > About
60
Updates
button.
):
Device > About
.
button.
field, click the
) to the values you wrote down in step 5.
is set to
Enabled
. See "Disabling Wi-Fi When
button and select the firmware file to
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