Product

Thuraya XT

 

​Firmware Upgrade and How to use Thuraya XT as Data Modemv

 

In order to install drivers to use your XT for Internet browsing on a PC or laptop or to perform a firmware upgrade please follow the below steps.

Equipment & software requirements:

 

  • Thuraya XT
  • Thuraya XT upgrader program (available from this page)
  • USB data cable (included in your Thuraya XT packaging or available as separate accessory)
  • PC with Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP

 

Firmware upgrade

Before upgrading a Thuraya XT phone please check your IMEI number (press *#06# on your XT or alternatively it can be found on the label under the XT battery or on the label on the XT package) in order to identify which of the below tables to follow. Please note that following the wrong table can lead to issues on the phone.

  • IMEI of the XT phone to upgrade is between 356978 02 100001 - 356978 02 163400

     

    Please follow the below steps:

    Step 1

    Download the below Thuraya XT Upgrader program.

    Run the setup file - the Upgrader program including the drivers will be installed.

     

    Step 2

    Download the required Thuraya XT firmware release to your hard disk.

     

    Step 3

    Connect your Thuraya XT with the PC/laptop via USB data cable.

    You can now start the Thuraya XT Upgrader program and locate the firmware on your hard disk. The Upgrader program will help you through the upgrade process.

  • IMEI of the XT phone to upgrade is between 356978 02 163401 - 356978 02 199999

     

    Please follow the below steps:

    Step 1

    Download the below Thuraya XT Upgrader program

    Run the setup file - the Upgrader program including the drivers will be installed.

     

    Step 2

    Download the required Thuraya XT firmware release to your hard disk.

     

    Step 3

    Connect your Thuraya XT with the PC/laptop via USB data cable.

    You can now start the Thuraya XT Upgrader program and locate the firmware on your hard disk. The Upgrader program will help you through the upgrade process.

     

  • IMEI of the XT phone to upgrade is greater than 356978 02 200001

     

    Please follow the below steps:

    Step 1

    Download the below Thuraya XT Upgrader program.

    Run the setup file - the Upgrader program including the drivers will be installed.

     

    Step 2

    Download the required Thuraya XT firmware release to your hard disk.

     

    Step 3

    Connect your Thuraya XT with the PC/laptop via USB data cable.

    You can now start the Thuraya XT Upgrader program and locate the firmware on your hard disk. The Upgrader program will help you through the upgrade process.

     

How to Use Thuraya XT as Data Modem

 

Download the below Thuraya XT Upgrader program, which also contains the required driver for connecting your Thuraya XT to a PC or laptop to use the Internet in satellite mode via the XT.