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alokeprasad's avatar
alokeprasad
Mentor
Jan 02, 2021

Any special instructions for _downgrading_ firmware?

I'm considering taking the plunge and manually updating my firmware to 2.7.1.60 (and then on to 2.7.2.102).

 

In the worst case, I can downgrade back to 2.5.2.4 (and restore my settings from backup).

Unless the update process bricks my HW, in which case I'm under the 1 yr warranty (and even the 3 month phone support, which I'm not counting on for anything useful).

 

Are there any special instructions or tips for downgrading the firmware? or are the steps the same as in

How-do-I-manually-upgrade-firmware-on-my-Orbi-router-using-orbilogin-com 

 

Thx.

Installation
Troubleshooting

15 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 02, 2021

    Yes, the same instructions apply. Satellites first, then router.

     

    Good Luck.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 02, 2021

        I've also made to sure only change firmwares over a hardwired connection if at all possible.