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How to do a Firmware Update on Your Virgin Hub 3
Virgin Media Hub 3 receives firmware updates automatically
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Published onOctober 26, 2023
published onOctober 26, 2023
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If you want to do a firmware update on your Virgin Hub 3, forget about it because you can’t do that. The Virgin HUB 3 firmware update is pushed automatically by the manufacturer.
Does Virgin router update automatically? Yes, the Virgin Hub 3 updates automatically. However, our Windows Report networking team has devised a solution to force the process.
How do I update my Virgin Media Hub 3 firmware?
1. Heset Virgin Media Hub 3 to factory settings
If there are any new software updates from Virgin Media, they are likely to be installed after this reset. However, there is no guarantee that it will happen. As we’ve mentioned above, the firmware update is pushed automatically by Virgin Media and there are no known criteria on how they prioritize this action.
2. Set the Virgin Media hub in Modem Mode
Although it’s not guaranteed, from our tests in the WR lab, it’s more likely to get a firmware update for the Virgin Media’s device if you set the device in Modem mode.
However, you should know that by setting the Hub 3, 4, or 5 to Modem mode, you will disable some of its functions. One of the most important is the intelligent Wi-Fi capabilities so you might experiencelatencyorpacket loss issues.
To set the hub back to router mode, retake the steps in the solution above and check the Enable Router Mode option instead. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to do if theWi-Fi is not working on the Virgin Media Hub.
This method works on Virgin Media Hub 3, 4, or 5 (not 5x) and Super Hub 1, 2 or 2AC.
How do I know if Virgin Media Hub 3 is updating the firmware?
When the Virgin Superhub or Virgin Media Hub 3 is updating, you will see the front light blinking and you will experience an internet connection outage of 10 to 30 minutes.
Because the update time is so long, you may be tempted to think that there’s a problem with your Virgin Hub or Virgin Router.
Instead, check theVirgin Media service statusor call them directly to learn about potential issues with the network.
Troubleshooting issues with a failed or aborted firmware update on your Virgin Hub 3
If you disconnect the router from the outlet or turn it off during its update, it’s likely to have issues with the Virgin Hub 3 not working or connecting. Here’s what you need to do in this case:
You should also note that not all the subscribers are eligible to get all the SuperHub 3 firmware. Some of them may introduce new features that require extra cost.
To summarize our guide, you can’t manually update the Virgin Media Hub 3 firmware, but you can trigger it by restoring it to factory settings or setting it in Modem mode.
We hope that our guide provided sufficient information about the process and now your device is working properly.
You might also be interested in reading our guide on what to do ifVirgin Media is blocking IPTV.
If you have any further questions or suggestions on this topic, access the comments section below to leave us a note.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
