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OrbiOS 2.1.4 availability
A quick update. We're about to release an updated version of OrbiOS 2.1.4 in the next few days through our auto-update mechanism for all Orbi models. When it goes live, you should see a prompt in t...
Is 2.1.4 stable? I’m still on 2.1.2.18. Has anyone successfully updated through the app with rbk50 system and then not heard anyone yelling about the WiFi not working?
- Yeah I literally just rolled back to 2.1.2.18 because I got tired of random issues like my RainMachine losing connection after a few days. I think I might stay on this for a while. I am curious if 2.1.4 is considered a beta still? I haven’t gotten a notification for an update even if I manually check and I’m wondering if it’s because I’m not on a beta at the moment.
- So my app shows the option to update to 2.1.4.10 currently. Usually they don’t give you the phone app update feature if the firmware is still beta, but who knows. Did you roll back from the 2.1.4.10, if so why?
- No sorry I rolled back from 2.1.3.4. I am worried that the issues I experienced won’t be fixed because the “bug fixes” of this release are pretty darn small. I’ll wait to hear reports on this one...I hope it fixes more than the release notes lead on.
If you update to v2.1.4.10 from v2.1.2, you'll need to do a factory reset and set up from scratch. There are major changes which include items in v2.1.3.4 and now v2.1.4.10 which need a good clean slate to start after installed. Others have posted that problems continued after updating to v2.1.3.4, the problems went away after doing a full factory reset and set up from scratch. I've seen this as well.
Sdiver2489 wrote:
Yeah I literally just rolled back to 2.1.2.18 because I got tired of random issues like my RainMachine losing connection after a few days. I think I might stay on this for a while. I am curious if 2.1.4 is considered a beta still? I haven’t gotten a notification for an update even if I manually check and I’m wondering if it’s because I’m not on a beta at the moment.
If you update to v2.1.4.10 from v2.1.2, you'll need to do a factory reset and set up from scratch. There are major changes which include items in v2.1.3.4 and now v2.1.4.10 which need a good clean slate to start after installed. Others have posted that problems continued after updating to v2.1.3.4, the problems went away after doing a full factory reset and set up from scratch. I've seen this as well.
You should give this a try if you deicide to update.
Eric90i wrote:
Is 2.1.4 stable? I’m still on 2.1.2.18. Has anyone successfully updated through the app with rbk50 system and then not heard anyone yelling about the WiFi not working?- Performed the update via the phone app. Went smoothly, no factory reset needed. Things have been running as expected to my knowledge for about 12 hours now.
One side comment, I have never seen my Orbi auto update since I’ve had it. I’ve always either updated when I want or waited for another release.I'm not sure why they are releasing firmware update option via the App and Web UI when upgrade firmware isn't available for ALL devices. You really shouldn't update with only partial firmware available. Updating the router and one satellite (RBR50 and RBS50) and then leaving the RBS50Y and a RBS40 for instance on older firmware is just a recipe for disconnects and frustration.
