Sierra Wireless Overdrive - Manual (Page 67)

Using Your Device 59
Using Y
our Device
Manually Checking for Updates
Note: During installation of the update:
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• DO NOT turn off or unplug the device.
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• Your Wi-Fi and Internet connections won’t be available.
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When the installation is complete, you will need to reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See “How Do I Connect to
Wi-Fi?” on page 116).
1. Log in to the home page.
2. Ensure you’re connected to 3G/4G.
3. Click Advanced settings ( ).
4. Click Device > Basic .
5. Click Check for updates now . (The message next to the button indicates whether updates are
available.)
Installing the updates
If updates are available, after you’ve manually checked for updates:
1. Ensure your device is connected to the AC charger or computer, through the USB to Micro B
cable.
Note: If you’ll be using USB for data transfer (and not just for charging the device), you must install the
device driver. See “Making a Tethered Connection” on page 27.
2. Click Update options .
3. Read the information in the Software Installation Options window.
4. To install the update, click Download and install now .
— or —
If you are not in a strong signal area, make a note of the URL displayed in the window and
click
I’ll get the update later . At a later time, access the URL to download the update to your
computer, and then follow the steps in “Upgrading Firmware From a File” on page 60.
5. When the installation is complete, reconnect to Wi-Fi. See “How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?” on
page 116.