If you are performing a manual upgrade (often used for unlocking or fixing bricked devices), follow these steps with the tool:
: Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and enter 192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.3.1 ) in your browser. Navigation : Go to More Functions > Manage Updates . download huawei e5172 firmware upgrade tool full
A: Not natively. The tool uses Windows COM port APIs. Use VirtualBox with USB passthrough or Wine (unstable). If you are performing a manual upgrade (often