> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.xbstation.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.xbstation.com/xblink-duo/user-manual/getting-started/xblink-webapp/upgrade-firmware.md).

# Upgrade Firmware

This section shows you how to upgrade the new firmware for XBLink

Before upgrading your firmware, you need to access the XBLink-WebApp. To do this, please refer to this [document](/xblink-5g-r2/user-manual/getting-started/xblink-webapp.md).

We highly recommend that you should select one of the methods as below to connect to WebApp

* [**Connect via LAN network**](/xblink-5g-r2/user-manual/getting-started/xblink-webapp.md#lan-network)
* ​[**Connect directly to PC**](/xblink-5g-r2/user-manual/getting-started/xblink-webapp.md#connect-directly-to-pc)

You can upgrade new firmware by accessing this address: [**http://xblink.local:3002** ](http://xblink.local:3002/)or [**http://10.0.0.1/**](http://10.0.0.1/)

## 1. Check Current Firmware

Before proceeding with the upgrade, verify your current firmware version to ensure an update is necessary.

1. Navigate to the Update section.
2. Check the Installed XBFIRM Version section to view your current system version.

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## 2. Upgrade Firmware

You can update the XBlink firmware using one of the two methods below.

* [Method 1: Upload from Computer](#method-1-upload-from-computer)
* [Method 2: Online Download](#method-2-online-download)

### Method 1: Upload from Computer

Use this method if you have already downloaded the firmware .zip file to your local machine.&#x20;

In order to get a new firmware, you should contact us.

1. Navigate to the Upload from Computer section.
2. Click the Choose File button and select the appropriate firmware file from your computer.
3. Click the Upload & Install button to begin the upgrade process.
4. Observe the Installation Status progress bar and wait until it reaches 100% with a completion message.

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{% hint style="info" %}
After upgrading successfully, you need to reboot XBLink.
{% endhint %}

### Method 2: Online Download

Use this method if your XBlink device is connected to the internet.

1. Navigate to the Online Download section.
2. Click the Browse Available button to fetch the latest firmware versions from the official GitHub repository.
3. Select your desired firmware version from the list provided.
4. Click the Download & Install button to initiate the update.
5. Observe the Installation Status progress bar and wait until it reaches 100% with a completion message.&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
After upgrading successfully, you need to reboot XBLink.
{% endhint %}