Your device must meet the following requirements to perform a firmware update:
Settings |
Requirements |
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Hardware settings |
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System reboot |
QNAP recommends rebooting the NAS system before the firmware backup. |
Administrator privileges |
You must be a NAS administrator or have admin priveleges to update firmware. |
Stop NAS operations |
QNAP recommends stopping all other NAS operations before the firmware update. The NAS must be restarted for the firmware update to take effect and may disrupt ongoing NAS services or operations. |
Device model name |
Ensure you have the correct NAS model name. You can find the NAS model name using the following methods: |
Firmware version |
If you are updating the firmware using Manual Update or Qfinder Pro, ensure the selected firmware version is correct for your device model. |