How to Upgrade Firmware of a u-blox GNSS Receiver

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Further Reading

Thanks for reading! We hope this makes the firmware upgrade process a bit less daunting. If you're unsure about the changes and advantages to each firmware release, be sure to checkout the 'Release Notes' listed on a given u-blox receiver's documents page.

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