# Cant update to 4.9

**URL:** <https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/cant-update-to-4-9/68092>\
**Category:** Router\
**Created:** [April 11, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/cant-update-to-4-9/68092 "2026-04-11T20:21:55Z")\
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If the router is still working, then it is not bricked.

The main issue at the moment is that you’re unable to upgrade the firmware through the Admin Panel.  
And the U-Boot is an alternative method for flashing firmware, so we recommend following the tutorial to try that approach.

You can also try downgrading to the stable v4.8 version first follow the steps below, and then upgrading to v4.9:

> [@Flint 3: Error Updating Firmware 4.8.5 2026-04-02](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/flint-3-error-updating-firmware-4-8-5-2026-04-02/68027/4):
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> Hi, It looks like you're using a Snapshot build. We recommend reverting to a stable release version. Here are the suggested steps to try: Create a backup file through Luci: Upload the stable firmware version for the BE9300 to the router: Firmware download link: [GL.iNet download center](https://dl.gl-inet.com/router/be9300/stable) Upload tutorial: [Use WinSCP to modify files - GL.iNet Router Docs 4](https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/tutorials/how_to_use_winscp_to_modify_files_on_glinet_routers/) Run the following command: sysupgrade /pathto/be9300-4.8.4\_release2-965-0131-1769860249.bin If the downgrade…

Please note that we do not recommend using backup files across different firmware versions, especially when it comes to minor version updates.

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