Updating FRITZ!OS via online update

FRITZ!OS is the smart operating system for all FRITZ! products that combines simple operation with a unique range of functions and comprehensive security. And development never rests: Free FRITZ!OS updates regularly add new functions and security features to your home network.

In the default settings, new FRITZ!OS versions are automatically installed several weeks after release (auto update level III). You can also perform an online update to the newest version any time.

Important:If you cannot perform an online update, for example when the internet connection is disrupted, you can also perform a manual FRITZ!OS update.

Performing an online update for the FRITZ!Box

  1. Click "System" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
  2. Click "Update" in the "System" menu.
  3. Click the "Find New FRITZ!OS" button.
  4. If a FRITZ!OS update is found, click the "Start Update Now" button.

Performing an online update for a FRITZ!Repeater, FRITZ!Powerline or FRITZ!Smart Gateway

If you are using the FRITZ! product in a FRITZ!Box home network, perform the online update via the FRITZ!Box. As an alternative, you can perform the update directly on the FRITZ! product.

Performing an online update via the FRITZ!Box

  1. Click "Home Network" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
  2. Click "Mesh" or "Home Network Overview" in the "Home Network" menu.
  3. If available, click "Search for updates" on the bottom right.
  4. If a FRITZ!OS update is found, click "Update" or "Perform update" next to the respective FRITZ! product.

Performing an online update directly on a FRITZ! product

  1. Click "System" in the user interface of the FRITZ! product.
  2. Click "Update" in the "System" menu.
  3. Click on the "FRITZ!OS Version" tab.
  4. Click the "Find New FRITZ!OS" button.
  5. If a FRITZ!OS update is found, click the "Start Update" button.
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