Iridium GO! Firmware Update

Iridium has released Iridium GO! firmware version 2.1.22 that provides the following updates:

• Support for SBD applications developed specifically for the GO!
• SMS Memory full issue due to large (more than 1000 characters) - fixed
• Connected clients doesn't reset when Wi-Fi powered off - fixed

Checking the Firmware can be accomplished in one of 2 ways:

On the Iridium GO!:

1. Use the left or right buttons, on the Iridium GO device, to navigate to the Information Screen.
2. On the Information screen you will see:
   • Device Serial Number
   • Wi-Fi SSID
   • IMEI
   • Current Firmware Version
   • Hardware Revision
   • Transceiver Firmware

On the Iridium GO Application:

1. Connect to your Iridium GO (via Wi-Fi)
2. Sign in to the Iridium GO Application using the "guest" account
3. Once logged in you will need to navigate to HELP>ABOUT>Iridium Go! Firmware Version

To update the firmware on your device please perform the following actions:

1. Download the firmware file by clicking on this LINK.
2. Unzip the downloaded firmware file to your Desktop.
3. Power on the Iridium GO! by flipping up the antenna.
4. Wait for the device to fully boot.
5. From your computer (must be a computer and not an iPad, iPhone, or Android phone) join the Iridium GO! Wi-Fi network. Example Iridium GO! SSID: IRIDIUM-02473.
6. Open a web browser and type in the following IP address into the address bar: 192.168.0.1.
7. An Iridium interface page will open.
8. Type in "guest" for the "User Name" and "Password" fields.
   NOTE: The screenshots below will reference an older version of firmware. Please ignore the version number. The steps are still accurate.
   
9. From the main page, click on the "System" tab.
   
10. Click on the "Choose File" button.
    
11. Select the previously unzipped firmware file. The file name should be called "maxwell-2.1.22.frm"
12. Once the file has been selected, click on the "Upgrade" button.
    
13. The progress bar will start to count up to 100%. The upgrade will take up to 15 minutes to complete.
    
14. 14. Once the firmware update reaches 100% the Iridium GO! will reboot. The device will be ready to use again.