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Watson306
Aspirant
Jul 22, 2022

MR1100 - Unable to update firmware

Hi Guys, I have a MR1100 MiFi and if i use the automated search for firmware it says I have the up to date firmware. But if I search on the webite it says there is a more up to date version. But i...
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schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 22, 2022

There exist at least half a dozen different MR1100 models. Firmware is not exchangeable, band plan and modulation versions  is preconfigured and depends on the carrier and/or market requirements.

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    Watson306
    Aspirant
    Jul 22, 2022

    Thanks for your reply.
    Do you know where I can find out the version I have?

     

  • richallcorn's avatar
    richallcorn
    Aspirant
    Sep 20, 2022

    After reading some of the posts here, I would NOT recommend updating the firmware.  One guy posts that his unit suddenly became a battery hog and battery life went down considerably.  Whats that old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it."   LOL  

    Good luck ...

    -rich- 

    Rich Allcorn 
    http://rich.allcorn.us