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Updating FRITZ!OS

FRITZ!OS is the software stored in the FRITZ!Box that controls all of its functions. We make new versions of FRITZ!OS available on a regular basis that enhance and add new functions to your FRITZ!Box.

With the "Online Update" function you can install the latest FRITZ!OS for your FRITZ!Box quickly and easily.

Important:With some FRITZ!Box models, updates are provided directly by your provider.

1 Installing the latest FRITZ!OS

  1. Click "System" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
  2. Click "Update" or "Firmware Update" in the "System" menu.
  3. Click the "Find New FRITZ!OS" or "Find New Firmware" button.
  4. If a new version is found, then the "Start Firmware Update Now" or "Start Firmware Update Now" button is displayed. Click the button to start the update.

The "Info" LED flashes while the update is being transmitted to the repeater.

The latest FRITZ!OS is now installed and a variety of new functions are available to you.

Note:You can have future updates installed automatically if you select one of the options on the "Automatic update" or "Auto Update" tab under "Update" in the "System" menu of the user interface.