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Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Sep 30, 2022
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XR500 Update Question

I have a question about updating on the xr500. Do I need to factory reset first before updating or update first then factory reset? Also What seems to be the most stable firmware right now?
  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    Oct 01, 2022
    It's been out for awhile so it's quite stable, if you aren't having any issues on your current version and you don't want to rock the boat then you could stay on your version. Just keep in mind you may not have the latest security fixes.
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 30, 2022

Afterwards. 

Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Sep 30, 2022
Ok you still didn’t answer my 2nd question. Which firmware is most stable currently or what would you suggest? Don’t know why support is so hard to get around here.
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 30, 2022

    Try what's currently loaded on the router, "if the router works, don't fix it."