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New SH2 firmware

WSH — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:52:59 GMT

Just a heads-up, new firmware has started rolling out for the SH2. v0.41.00.07076-BT

Re: New SH2 firmware

Dean007 — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:06:12 GMT

My SH2 (FTTP) got an update today but its different to yours

.v0.40.00.04147-BT

Firmware updated:

13-Nov-2023

Re: New SH2 firmware

WSH — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:19:35 GMT

That version has been out since August.

I believe the order that it is rolls out in is to the newest serial numbers first. The number on mine is +xxx90xxxxx

Perhaps one of the regulars can confirm that notion?

Re: New SH2 firmware

ljm — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:21:37 GMT

Mine was updated 7 Nov to v.0.41.00.07076-BT. SH2

Re: New SH2 firmware

WSH — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:51:18 GMT

Interestingly, I have two SH2’s. This morning was the usual 14 day automated reboot.

The new speed was naff and I was going to give it another reboot so I thought I’d take the opportunity to swap the units round & even out the wear on them.

The older one had been on for the last 14 days and was still on v40. The newer one, (serial number speaking), updated to v41 immediately after I booted it up.

I used to think it was done by geographical area but this suggests serial number determines the order of updating.

Re: New SH2 firmware

HHGTTG — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:07:45 GMT

Anyone know what size in MBs these updated Firmwares are and what advantage are they?

Re: New SH2 firmware

licquorice — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:37:56 GMT

No and no, its all kept a closely guarded secret.

Re: New SH2 firmware

gg30340 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:35:49 GMT

My hub is showing v0.41.00.07076-BT and it was updated on 25th Sept. 2023.

Re: New SH2 firmware

stevie_b1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:24:40 GMT

Can anyone point me to a link for release notes for v0.41.00.07076-BT ?

Would be good if they fixed the random reboots (for memory leaks / flaky software)

Re: New SH2 firmware

WSH — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:39:41 GMT

There isn't a link to it. For security reasons BT keep full control of the process. You have no control over it at all. They also don't discuss what has been change.

That's not the current version anyway. 41.01.10137 has just loaded and rebooted on mine. The incremental change suggests they have found a problem in 41.00.07076

Re: New SH2 firmware

stevie_b1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:48:19 GMT

@WSH

Re: New SH2 firmware

stevie_b1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:48:58 GMT

Thanks @WSH

Re: New SH2 firmware

stevie_b1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:53:47 GMT

Thanks for info @WSH

Most router manufacturers provide release notes - so I suspect this is BT just wanting to hide issues and their fixes from customers. I wouldnt say its a security reason. The best companies highlight bug or CVE vulnerability fixes in their release notes. BT is hiding behind that excuse I suspect.

Anyway, I'll see when the firmware drops - on mine as I'm still on v0.41.00.07076-BT

I doubt they will fix the 2 week pre-programmed / random reboots, but thanks for the heads-up anyway

Re: New SH2 firmware

stevie_b1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:53:11 GMT

Thanks for info @WSH

Anyway, I'll see when the firmware drops - on mine as I'm still on v0.41.00.07076-BT

I doubt they will fix the 2 week pre-programmed / random reboots, but thanks for the heads-up anyway

Re: New SH2 firmware

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:08:44 GMT

No idea what is in the update but when my SH2 upgraded the firmware a few weeks back, my connection speed increased to the highest it has ever been.

No idea if this is by design or a coincidence, but I’ll take it as someone who maxed out at 60/9 previously. The additional upload speed is most welcome.

67/16 now

Re: New SH2 firmware

WSH — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:17:20 GMT

That’s unlikely to be the firmware. I have noticed over the past twelve months that things have improved. Less congestion in the cabinet as people jump to fttp perhaps?

Re: New SH2 firmware

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:32:58 GMT

@WSHwrote:
That’s unlikely to be the firmware. I have noticed over the past twelve months that things have improved. Less congestion in the cabinet as people jump to fttp perhaps?

There isn’t any FTTP providers in my area (only Virgin Media hybrid coax).

Re: New SH2 firmware

Keith_Beddoe — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:48:18 GMT

Perhaps less noise pickup from E-Sides, as the PSTN connections are being ceased? E-sides would normally enter the fibre cabinet via tie cables, where noise pickup can occur.

Upload speeds are very dependent on high frequency performance, so less HF crosstalk would improve the bandwidth available. Any change would have been initiated when the line re-synced.

Re: New SH2 firmware

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 10:17:39 GMT

Well, whatever it is, it happened when the firmware updated and the line resynched and so far, it has been really stable.

Fingers crossed it stays like that 🤞🏻

Re: New SH2 firmware

WSH — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:21:23 GMT

For anyone interested, latest SH2 firmware now appears to be v0.42.00.10167-BT