11.12.2021 · Upgrading OpenWrt firmware using CLI :!: For experienced users only! This HOWTO will upgrade an existing OpenWrt firmware to a new version from the SSH command line. A lot of information in this wiki page duplicates content of generic OpenWrt OS upgrade procedure. Non-experienced users are strongly advised to
Dec 11, 2021 · Be aware of major config incompatibilities and version compatibility Keep Settings and Upgrade Compatibility Locate and download the OpenWrt firmware On the Table of Hardware: Firmware downloads page, locate your specific device. Download the sysupgrade file. Please note that not all devices do have a firmware image called sysupgrade.bin.
Upgrading OpenWrt firmware using LuCI Download the desired upgrade file to your PC using a web browser Proceed to the LuCI upgrade procedure, below Web interface instructions Navigate to LuCI → System → Backup / Flash Firmware → Actions: Flash new firmware image. Click Choose File button to select firmware image.
04.08.2019 · Sysupgrading with "keep settings" will enable possible transition scripts after flashing, while restoring old settings later might bypass the transition scripts. However, it might still be better in the long run to let the system to create new default config. restoring old config from previous or earlier major version is always risky 1 Like
11.12.2021 · Uncheck /clear the “Keep settings” checkbox especially for major version upgrades, so that new defaults will get applied. Keeping settings may be possible for minor upgrades, but there is always a risk of incompatible settings. (more info regarding the "Keep settings" checkbox and its use cases).
When it is possible to 'keep settings' sysupgrade will automatically preserve much of the OpenWrt OS configuration by saving and then restoring configuration files in specific common locations (including /etc/config ). This will preserve things like OpenWrt network settings, Wi-Fi settings, the device hostname, and so on.
Dec 05, 2021 · While upgrading OpenWrt firmware using web interface, you can utilize the “Keep settings” checkbox. It performs OpenWrt backup before upgrade and restores it after upgrade. If you do not precisely understand the button's use cases, uncheck “Keep Settings” every time you flash a new OpenWrt sysupgrade to your device, to not preserve settings.
Aug 09, 2018 · Ever so often I see questions like I'm coming from OpenWrt release 'A' and want to upgrade to release 'B'. Can I check the "Keep settings box or not? Would it make sense to show the "keep/don't keep" in a table like this one? Your input to this table is appreciated. [Table removed to avoid false interpretations]
Jun 17, 2019 · HOW TO: Keep packages & settings AFTER upgrading. Hi, many of you (like me) had troubles / work after each UPGRADE. REINSTALL our personal packages, other than what comes as a default. COPY specific files / configurations after an upgrade. Most is done by OpenWRT automatically, however some needs a little tweaking. So, if you did NOT CHANGE, add some packages or configuration, than just leave ...
05.12.2021 · While upgrading OpenWrt firmware using web interface, you can utilize the “Keep settings” checkbox. It performs OpenWrt backup before upgrade and restores it after upgrade. If you do not precisely understand the button's use cases, uncheck “Keep Settings” every time you flash a new OpenWrt sysupgrade to your device, to not preserve settings.