Analysis of ZTE MC801A Firmware Stability, Security, and Performance (2021 Vintage) Date of Report: October 2023 (Retrospective analysis of 2021 firmware) Target Device: ZTE MC801A (5G Indoor Router) Firmware Versions Observed in 2021:
The 2021 updates laid the foundation for how the Snapdragon X55 modem handles modern 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) networks. If you are using a second-hand unit that hasn't been updated since 2020, you are missing out on: zte mc801a firmware 2021
If your 2021 MC801A firmware is behaving erratically, several troubleshooting steps can help stabilize your 5G/LTE connection: Analysis of ZTE MC801A Firmware Stability, Security, and
If your router is carrier-locked or not receiving OTA updates, you may need to source generic (generic ZTE) firmware files (.bin). Analysis of ZTE MC801A Firmware Stability