Using Check for update

The system will check for the available updates. If updates are available, they can be downloaded and installed immediately or postponed to a later date.

For details, see Checking for updates.

Using Manual Installation

You can check for firmware updates on the QNAP website, download updates to a computer, and manually install updates onto your device.

For details, see Updating the Firmware Manually.

Using automatic updates

You can configure QuTS hero to periodically download and install the latest firmware updates.

For details, see Updating the firmware automatically.

Using Qfinder Pro

If your device is connected to the local area network, you can use Qfinder Pro to check and install the latest firmware updates.

For details, see Updating the firmware using Qfinder Pro.

Quality update

Quality updates provide bug and security fixes, and fixes for critical system issues. These updates are appropriate for users who have high system reliability demands.

Critical update

Critical updates provide fixes for critical security vulnerabilities and critical system issues. These updates are appropriate for users who have high security demands.

Latest update

The latest updates provide new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates. These updates are appropriate for users who want to try the newest features and enhancements.

Beta updates

These updates provide access to the latest features that have not been officially released. Given that beta features are still under testing, these updates may not be as stable as official releases.