Firmware Update - Globalstar Sat-Fi2 User Manual

Firmware Update

A firmware update can only be downloaded over broadband Wi-Fi or cellular connection. The Sat-Fi2 app will not
allow the user to download a firmware update over the Sat-Fi2 Wi-Fi connection.
Perform the following steps to update the firmware on your Sat-Fi2:
For Android:
1. Select in the top right corner
2. Select App Settings
3. Scroll down to Check for New Firmware
4. Select Download
5. Select Start Download
6. There will be two options available: "Start Update" or Run Update Later."
Start Update will begin the firmware update. If Update Later is selected, then the option to reconnect to
the Sat-Fi2 Wi-Fi will be available, then a green bar will be displayed. Select it at any time and continue
to Step 7.
7. Wait for the firmware to upload to the Sat-Fi2. After the firmware is uploaded, the Sat-Fi2 will reboot
showing, so the LEDs will begin their scrolling sequence.
NOTE: When the user reconnects to the Sat-Fi2 via the app, there will be a notification telling the user that
"The Sat-Fi2 was previously shutdown to complete a Firmware Update."
To update firmware using a PC or Mac, please see System Update instructions on page 40.
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For iPhone:
1. Select Settings icon on the main menu
2. Select Firmware Update, then the following message will be displayed: "Fetching currently running Sat-Fi2
firmware version"
3. Select Download Update. If no update is available, a message will be displayed saying that the firmware is
up to date.
4. Select OK when the Sat-Fi2 App displays a message asking to disconnect from the Sat-Fi2 before
downloading the update
5. Select OK when prompt to connect to a broadband Wi-Fi connection to download the firmware update or
allow download over cellular in the Settings menu
6. On Settings enable Allow FW Download Over Cellular if no Wi-Fi connections are available
7. Select Download Update in order to begin
8. After the update has been downloaded, connect to the Sat-Fi2 and press Update Sat-Fi2 to continue.
While the Sat-Fi2 is updating, please do not close the app
9. The Sat-Fi2 will reboot, so the LEDs will begin their scrolling sequence and disconnects the phone from its
Wi-Fi. This indicates that the Sat-Fi2 updated
10. Updating Sat-Fi2 firmware update
NOTE: When the user reconnects to the Sat-Fi2 via the app, there will be a notification telling the user
that the firmware was downloaded successfully. If it was interrupted or did not download successfully, then
the app will give a notification saying the firmware update was interrupted
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