Novatel U740 Firmware release

[vodacom3g]

Novatel U740 Firmware v27.2 released

Version 27.2 of the U740 firmware can now be downloaded at:

http://www.vodacom.co.za/services/3g/downloads.jsp

 

[Gunny]

I know this is a funny request but will the old firmware be available on request. I'll prob have to go flash my buddy's card but would like the option to revert.

Thanx
G

 

[vodacom3g]

I know this is a funny request but will the old firmware be available on request. I'll prob have to go flash my buddy's card but would like the option to revert.

Thanx
G

If you need it, PM me with an e-mail and I'll forward.

 

[PJG777ZN]

Is it a straight forward D/load Do you have to Unistall old Firmware first ?just don't want to mess up !!!

 

[vodacom3g]

Is it a straight forward D/load Do you have to Unistall old Firmware first ?just don't want to mess up !!!

I've not tried this specific upgrade, but it's normally an exe you run, with the sim removed and the dash closed.

Some of the previous upgrades took quite a while and I know of one card where the person stopped the upgrade before it completed (it did say it'll take 15 minutes but he was impatient) and trashed the card.

I always upgrade as soon as possible (there are normally good reasons new firmware comes out) and have had no problems.

 

[ic]

Is it a straight forward D/load Do you have to Unistall old Firmware first ?just don't want to mess up !!!

There are several steps to take when updating the firmware on a data card - they need to be followed very carefully otherwise you risk trashing your data card:

+site:mybroadband.co.za +vodacom +firmware +novatel

Here is a thread with some guidelines to doing firmware upgrades:

[thread=21267]Firmware upgrade for Novatel [also fixes error 692]...[/thread]

 

[redarrow]

I downloaded this update a few days ago from Vodacoms website...

One of the cool things it fixes is the led colours... so you can now see if you're on GPRS or EDGE etc..

My only complaint is the fact that you have to have Windows to run the update

 

[Gunny]

If you need it, PM me with an e-mail and I'll forward.

Thanks dude you as helpfull as always.

 

[PJG777ZN]

How do you do the " windows safe Removal " bit ? I never take mine out

 

[grubsner]

Go to Safely remove hardware icon on the task bar and look for "NEC PCI to USB open host controller"

There will be two of the same entries, click on anyone and wait for the safe removal response. You will have to shut down the Dash first, otherwise the software will not realease the card.

HTH

 

[PJG777ZN]

Thanks Guys all done and dusted wanted to do voda speed test but I see its unavailable again Thanks again

 

[vodacom3g]

Thanks Guys all done and dusted wanted to do voda speed test but I see its unavailable again Thanks again

Oops, have actually bought it but waiting for the graphics to be developed. Will reactivate the demo again.

 

[PJG777ZN]

Hey with this new firmware I could start my own disco

 

[gboy]

hi V3g

Does this firmware actualy solve my problems i was having with my card.

I just want to know it it is worthwile swapping back my 3G card for the HSDPA card.

regards

 

[FireTelkom]

I downloaded the firmware upgrade today using my U740 card (unbranded Novatel U740 card). I followed exactly the process as described on the website and after about 25 minutes got the message that the upgrade could not be completed. The card is no longer working and just display a pink/purple light that stay on.

The VMC software does not see the card any more and after some time I got the message Sim Card error. The card however is OK since I used it again (and now) in my Huawei E620 card.

I called 155 and was told to take the card to Vodacare at Vodaworld. I did that and must wait for 2 days for the new card.

V3G - did this happen to anybody else and will the replacement card that Vodacom will supply be upgraded? I just hope that the new card is not network locked as I do travel a lot and will be using the card in Brazil in two weeks and in second part of August in Holland and England. I normally use local sim cards in these countries as the roaming costs are just totally unreasonable.

Regards

FireTelkom

 

[WRX1KNP]

I know it's been nearly a month since this was released, kind of forgot to do the upgrade ...

Anyways, done tonight. Nice to see the LED's working properly.

Is it just me or is the card / connections more stable now? I have been connected for over 2 hours without ANY speed degradation, discons, whatever

Hopefully ...

- R

 

[WRX1KNP]

Update:

Now connected for 5 hrs 39 minutes SOLID.

From NetMeter:

Upload: 6.00 Mb
Download: 89.15 Mb
Peak Upload: 47.1 KByte/s
Peak Download: 106.4 KByte/s

And I have moved downstairs (my weak signal location, 1 bar on the meter, normally have to use the supplied antenna just get any work done - not the case now with the new firmware) about two hours ago, wish I had done this 3 weeks ago!

Thanks Vodacom, you have just restored my faith

- R