The Berlin router manufacturer AVM regularly releases updates for its Fritz boxes and other Fritz devices. These include, for example, repeaters, powerline adapters, but also Fritz phones. TECHBOOK has the information about the latest updates.
AVM regularly distributes updates for its devices. The updates bring numerous innovations for the Fritz boxes, repeaters and powerline adapters. In advance, the company usually prepares the so-called release candidates in a laboratory for the current major Fritzbox update. New features will also continue to be tested through minor updates from the Fritz lab. Here you can find out for which devices AVM is currently offering an update.
Please note:
In the list we include updates to the official FritzOS as well as the latest laboratory versions. Since AVM first tests new functions in the Fritz laboratory, the software can lead to minor problems during operation. Therefore, note our comments that we give about the installation of a Fritz laboratory.
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Current Fritzbox updates at a glance
Fritz!OS 7.29 for many popular Fritz boxes
In the past few weeks, AVM has rolled out updates for several popular Fritz boxes. Both routers for (V)DSL and cables were supplied with the current Fritz!OS 7.29. The update brings some important innovations and optimizations, especially in the area of Internet and telephony. Since this is officially released firmware, AVM provides full support in the event of problems.
The new Fritz!OS 7.29 is now coming to other devices. The manufacturer is currently providing the Fritzbox 6430 Cable and the Fritzbox 6850 5G with the update. All models will automatically display the new firmware. Alternatively, users can also search for the updates in the router menu under System if they have purchased the devices on the open market. However, if they come from a provider and have customized software – this can be the case with cable routers in particular – they have to wait until the respective provider releases the update.
The exact and very detailed list of innovations can be found for theFritzbox 6430 Cable here and for themFritzbox 6850 5G here see.
The Fritz!OS 7.29 is the current firmware from AVM. Only the Fritzbox 3490 has been running as a test model with Fritz!OS 7.30 since November. Despite the version number having climbed again, the content of the update is very similar to Fritz!OS 7.29, which the manufacturer recently distributed. As AVM announces, compatibility with some older devices such as printers or scanners has been improved and some certifications have been updated. In detail, the company names the following innovations:
Internet:
- improvement Updating Trusted Root Certification Authorities
- improvement When activating Internet access to storage media via FTP/FTPS, the randomly assigned port number is displayed
usb:
- Fixed Improved compatibility with MacOS 12.0 “Monterey”.
- Fixed Improved compatibility with some older devices (printers, scanners).
The innovations in the current FritzOS
With the current Fritz!OS, AVM is delivering numerous new functions and optimizations for its Fritz devices. These should not only increase the performance of the Fritz boxes, but also improve WLAN connections from mobile devices, enable faster and more stable connections via VPN networks and ensure more security in the home network. Overall, AVM is introducing innovations in all core areas such as the Internet, telephony, smart home and home network.
Read in the linked message which adjustments and functions the update to Fritz!OS 7.25 and higher includes.
Fritz-Labor: That has to be considered
If an update comes from the Fritz laboratory, other conditions apply compared to the official updates. Because with the laboratory firmware, AVM is testing new functions that will later become part of the major, official firmware update at the end of August or beginning of September. It therefore has beta character. The manufacturer also points out that problems can arise when operating the software.
Users can try out a Fritz laboratory if the current FritzOS is installed on their Fritzbox. Before installing the software, however, the data and settings on the router should be backed up to be on the safe side. Once this is done, users can install the laboratory firmware in the Fritz laboratory on the AVM website Download and save to your computer as a ZIP file. After unzipping the file, the following steps are necessary for installation:
- Call up the Fritzbox interface in the browser with http://fritz.box and, if necessary, enter the password for your Fritzbox
- At the bottom of the menu you will find the “View: Advanced” footer that you need to enable
- You will now find the “FritzOS file” tab under “System / Update”
- In the input field, select the path to the previously downloaded and unzipped ZIP file and click on “Start update”
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If laboratory firmware is already installed on the Fritzbox, a new update will be offered automatically. Note that the update process may take a few minutes. Meanwhile, the router’s info lamp is flashing. When the update is complete, the Fritzbox restarts automatically. Data and settings are not lost, so the router is ready for use again as usual.