mandatory<\/strong>\u2019 to avoid the phone becoming non-operational.”<\/p>\nInstallation Advice<\/h4>\n
The handset must be running firmware version 3.0.2 or above. You do not need to install all firmware versions between 3.0.2 and 5.0.0.<\/p>\n
To check your phone\u2019s firmware version, go to Menu > Settings > About > Firmware version.<\/p>\n
In order to upgrade the handset\u2019s firmware you must have a PC running Windows 7, Windows Vista or XP. For Windows 7 users, the latest version of USB drivers and IsatPhone Pro\u2019s firmware upgrade tool must be installed. These can be found by visiting https:\/\/www.inmarsat.com\/support\/isatphone-pro-support or you can download them directly from this blog post by clicking the links below.<\/p>\n
Please read the installation guides for the firmware and USB drivers which are also downloadable from this blog post.<\/p>\n
Firmware 5.8.0<\/h4>\n
Download the new IsatPhone Pro firmware update here:<\/p>\n
Click here to download the IsatPhone Pro Firmware 5.8.0 Update.<\/p>\n
Upgrading your firmware<\/strong><\/p>\nTo upgrade your IsatPhone Pro firmware you will first need to install the IsatPhone Pro USB Drivers.<\/p>\n
IsatPhone Pro USB Drivers<\/p>\n
How to install your IsatPhone Pro USB Drivers<\/p>\n
You then need to download the IsatPhone Pro Firmware upgrade tool.<\/p>\n
IsatPhone Pro Firmware Upgrade Tool<\/p>\n
For instructions on how to upgrade your phone view the guide available below.<\/p>\n
How to upgrade your IsatPhone Pro<\/p>\n
Important Notice<\/h4>\n
Once the phone is upgraded to version 5.8.0 do not downgrade to a version prior to 3.0.5a. If this downgrade is performed:<\/p>\n
Phone book contacts and messages will be erased.
\nCall logs (Dialled, Received, and Missed) will not be updated<\/p>\n
The firmware upgrade will take approximately 15 minutes. After installation, you can check the firmware version by switching on the phone and selecting Menu > Settings > About > Firmware version.<\/p>\n
Fixes and enhancements in this release<\/h4>\n
Important fixes and enhancements:<\/p>\n
GPS baud rate reset function on start-up to resolve occasional problems caused by the GPS chipset not resetting properly either in an out of the box scenario or after a long power off period
\nCorrected GPS Red Icon behaviour
\nBattery drains when handset is being charged using the wall charger in very rare circumstances.
\nOccasional issues when receiving the Paging command
\nCore Module configuration \u2013 Problems during registration<\/p>\n
If you have any further questions please leave them in the comments section and we will endeavour to get them answered for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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