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Update Firmware of EG25-G Module

caution

This firmware update applies to 2nd Generation 4G/LTE dongles, shipped out before September 1st, 2019 (i.e. ONLY the EG25 modem). All devices shipped after this date have their firmware upgraded.

This guide shows how to install the firmware revision EG25GGBR07A07M2G_01.002.01.002 onto the EG25-G module. This firmware update fixes the GNSS auto-start issue (505 - Session not active). To check if your device is affected, please look in your minion logs for this line:

Unable to determine GNSS location: {'reason': '505', 'type': 'CME'}

This firmware update only applies to the 2nd generation 4G/LTE AutoPi dongles with the EG25-G module installed. If you are unsure which generation your 4G/LTE AutoPi dongle is then please contact support@autopi.io and provide your device ID.

You can always check your current firmware version by running the following command in the Cloud terminal:

ec2x.query "at+qgmr"

If you see the revision number below you already have this firmware update installed:

EG25GGBR07A07M2G_01.002.01.002

Installation Steps#

  1. Power on the AutoPi Dongle by inserting it into the OBD-II connector of the vehicle. It is highly recommended to have the engine running to prevent any sleep timers from powering the device off.

  2. Connect via SSH.

  3. Download the firmware package on the device by running the shell command below (please note that the package size is 90MB):

    sudo wget -P /opt/ https://www.autopi.io/media/share/EG25GGBR07A07M2G_01.zip

  4. Unpack the zip file:

    sudo unzip /opt/EG25GGBR07A07M2G_01.zip -d /opt/

  5. Run the installation script:

    sudo /opt/EG25GGBR07A07M2G_01/install.sh /opt/EG25GGBR07A07M2G_01/

  6. Allow system to reboot automatically when announced. During the update the system will speak and notify what is happening.

  7. After installation of the firmware and a final reboot, the revision can be checked by running the shell command:

    autopi ec2x.query "at+qgmr"

Discussion#

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