How To: Upgrading the Iridium Go Firmware to v.2.1.8 (Oct 2018)
Performing the Iridium Go Firmware Upgrade
There is a newer release available.
Click here to go to the instructions for 2.1.22 (Oct 2021)
The following steps should be used to upgrade an Iridium GO!® from version 1.0.66 or later. Step 1: Downloading the latest Iridium GO! firmware
- Go to www.iridiumgo.com/update and save the file to your desktop
- Alternate download location: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mmqubkzrzk4ejsv/maxwell-2.1.8.frm?dl=0
- Release notes available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/isu8qajix95uofc/2.1.8_release_notes.pdf?dl=0
Step 2: Turning on the Iridium GO! device
- Raise the antenna to an upright position
- Wait for the device to power up (takes approx. 1 min) to begin registration with the Iridium network
Step 3: Charging the battery (highly recommended)
- Open USB cover and firmly plug in the USB cable that is already connected to AC plug or car charger
Step 4: Checking firmware version on Iridium GO! device
- Press either left or right navigation button for menu to appear
- Press “NEXT” button until you get to “INFORMATION” option
- Press “SELECT”
- Note the SSID number and f/w (firmware) version
Step 5: Connecting your laptop/computer to the Iridium GO! Advanced Features Portal via Wi-Fi
- Look for the SSID number (you noted down in step 4), in the lists of Wi-Fi networks available on your computer/laptop
- Connect your laptop/computer to this Wi-Fi network (SSID)
- Open a web browser using the latest version of either Chrome, Firefox or IE
- Enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press enter
- Login with an administrator account, the Username & Password are set to “guest” by default and press enter
Step 6: Navigating the “Iridium Go! Advanced Features Portal”
- Go to the “SYSTEM” tab
- Click on “Choose File” and select the firmware file you saved on your desktop
- Click on upgrade, and wait until the progress/status bar reaches 100% completion
Note: This should take approximately 10-15 minutes. While firmware upgrade is in progress, do not navigate away from this page. Upon completion, the device will automatically restart: This will take approximately 2 minutes.
- New progress bar will appear below the firmware upgrade to indicate that the unit is restarting
- If the device has lost Wi-Fi connection, ensure to reconnect (follow Step 5)
Step 7: Checking the firmware version on Iridium GO!
- Follow Step 4
Ensure that the Firmware version is now updated to 2.1.8
Source: Iridium Go Release Notes and Firmware Upgrade Instructions Document v.2.1.8
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