On 22 Sep 2009 Dovado released the v4.0.2 firmware update for the Dovado UMR. Users can download this update from http://www.dovado.com/umrfirmware. Here is what Dovado say about this firmware update:
We have corrected an issue which was pointed out to us by a few of
you out there. The issue was that the UMR might lock itself up (“crash”)
during operation.NOTICE : We strongly recommend you to upgrade to this release!
In releasing this firmware, we have removed versions 4.0 and 4.0.1 off the
web and have incorporated the release notes into this version, thus giving
you a better total overview of our 4.x progress thus far.Aside from that, we have confirmed support for Sprint’s Sierra Wireless
Compass 597.For those of you with a Huawei 21Mbps modem, we have added support for the
E182e model in this release as well, however, what you should bear in mind
is that the Huawei 21Mbps modems do not output more than 2.5-3Mbps on the
downlink (though uplink is very healthy!).
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my newly purchased dovado umr here in saudi arabia is having a version 4.0 and it’s working properly over my ZTE MF627+ with al jawal (STC) sawa broadband simcard. just recently, i’ve noticed some drop outs of my connection and i have considered using the connection tracker and still under observation.
do you think, it is advisable for me to upgrade into this new version? i’m afraid maybe it might not work later on for some cases…
also, what do you recommend to have a better signal on my modem since im getting 2G signal inside my room. do i need to install any antennas? what would be your recommendation.
many thanks and more power to dovado
Hi Adelbert, yes Dovado strongly recommend you upgrade to firmware v4.0.2 to avoid the “locking up” problem associated with v4.0 and v4.0.1.
If you carefully follow the firmware upgrade instructions, you should have no problems with the upgrade.
From what I can see at
http://www.panorama-antennas.com/shop/3g_cards/zte/mf627/index.html
the ZTE MF627 doesn’t have an external antenna connector, but there is a clip-on antenna that might improve your signal – I don’t have first hand experience of the clip-on antenna.
hi gerry… thanks for the reply. i just recently upgrade the newest version of the firmware which is 4.0.2… after successfully loaded into my dovado… my settings internet settings did’nt change so i easily get back online…
i’ll check on the market for the antennas that might help my usb modem better signal reception… im getting only 25% 3g signal inside my room… a little bit slow when you stream youtube…
i’ll post some improvements if i get antenna or 3g booster…
Hi all,
Just downloaded the new firmware from Dovado but the Zip file is corrupt. Tried three or four times but all the same. Any where else I can get it?
Thanks
Hi Damien – I checked Dovado’s 402 ZIP at
http://www.dovado.com/UMR402.html
and it appears to be okay, so it is possibly the unZIPper at your end.
I’ve put the raw firmware file at
http://commsoft.ie/download/UMR402.bin
Thanks Gerry,
I tried Dovados Zip file again & it was fine. Strange!!
Downloaded installed & running sweet.
Thanks again,
Damien.
hi gerry
Im having a ZTE MF627. I bought in saudi can use only STC sims. so I try to unlock by updating firmware. everything went fine till 96% then firmware updation stuck. So I restart the system. so now the dongle is not recognized by my windows xp. what can i do now??
Hi Sri darsha, I don’t know the answer to that one. I’d suggest you seek out a user forum for help. http://forum.gsmhosting.com is primarily about mobile phones, but if you register and search around the forums you should find an appropriate forum for asking about ZTE modem unlocking/firmware updates.