# GL.iNET Brume 2 firmware 4.8 upgrade status **URL:** \ **Category:** Router\ **Created:** [April 20, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/gl-inet-brume-2-firmware-4-8-upgrade-status/68242 "2026-04-20T16:32:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Goldman](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@Goldman](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/Goldman)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/gl-inet-brume-2-firmware-4-8-upgrade-status/68242/1 "2026-04-20T16:32:50Z")
Hi! I see a beta version v4.8.2 of the firmware for Brume 2 is available for download. How stable is it? What are the plans for a firmware v4.8 release? ---
**Author:** ![will.qiu](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/b38774/32.png) [@will.qiu](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/will.qiu)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/gl-inet-brume-2-firmware-4-8-upgrade-status/68242/2 "2026-04-21T10:54:54Z")
Hi, This is a beta version, so there may still be some issues that need fixing, although the core functionality should be relatively stable. You can assess the risks and decide whether to use it. Additionally, you may consider following the tutorial below to create a backup via LuCI, so you can roll back the firmware and restore your configuration if needed: > [@How to Export/Import Backup Configuration Files via LuCI](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/how-to-export-import-backup-configuration-files-via-luci/68190): > > Introduction When using a GL.iNet router, you may need to back up your current system configurations or restore previous settings after a reset or firmware upgrade. This guide will walk you through how to export and import your router's backup configuration files via LuCI. Part 1: How to Export Backup Configuration Files via LuCI Step 1: Access the LuCI Advanced Settings Log into your GL.iNet router's web Admin Panel (the default IP address is usually 192.168.8.1). On the left-hand menu, navi… At the moment, the v4.8.3 stable firmware for the MT2500 is still under testing, and we don’t have a confirmed timeline to share yet. ---
**Author:** ![will.qiu](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/b38774/32.png) [@will.qiu](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/will.qiu)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/gl-inet-brume-2-firmware-4-8-upgrade-status/68242/5 "2026-08-13T09:50:50Z")