Upgrade a Device Locally with the Latest Firmware

This page provides instructions to upgrade your Octave device with the latest firmware using your local development PC. Alternatively you can upgrade your device over the air if your device has been set up to communicate with Octave.

Windows Host

  1. You must install the drivers on your computer the first time by running: WP7702 driver for Windows.
  2. Install FDT tool.
  3. Connect your host PC to your device via the USB port.

Linux Host

  1. Install swiflash tool.
  2. Connect your host machine to your device via the USB port.

Mac Host

For Mac, upgrade tools are currently unavailable. If you're using MacOS, you must use a Linux or Windows machine (e.g., via a virtual machine) to update your Octave edge device.

Download the Latest Octave Firmware

Device ModelLatest Firmware Version
mangOH Red with WP77023.3.1
mangOH Yellow with WP77023.1.0
mangOH Yellow with WP76XX3.1.0
FX30, FX30S with WP77023.6.0
3.6.0 with ATT SIM card
WP7702 (module only)3.5.2
3.5.2 with ATT SIM card
WP76xx-1 (module-only)3.3.1
R15 Legato firmware (to transition to AirVantage from Octave). Procedure is the same, you can keep the FX30 included SIM or not depending on your needs.R15 Legato

Install the Firmware to Your Device

Windows

fdt2.exe -f <octave_firmware>.spk

Linux

swiflash -m <module> -i <octave_firmware>.spk

where module is either wp76xx or wp77xx according to the module family used in your device.

The device will reboot after installing the new firmware.