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Retired_Member
Sep 23, 2019How to stop auto firmware updates on Orbi
I need to stop my Orbi making auto firmware updates and the latest firmware 2.3.5.30 does not seem to have that option. The reason being that I am often away from home for extended periods and I have ...
Retired_Member
Sep 24, 2019Thanks for your reply. To get this straight : if I don’t login to my router and accept download the firmware update then it will not be installed? Will this also apply when using the Orbi app on my iPhone? so I can feel confident that I am in control of any upgrades?
CrimpOn
Sep 24, 2019Guru - Experienced User
I have never seen a firmware update notice on the Orbi app. (Honestly, I go weeks between opening the app whereas I use the web interface several times every day.) Over on the Orbi App forum, people may have more first hand experience.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/bd-p/en-home-orbi-app