Firmware update and restoration over AT-Commands (FOAT)

FOAT is a method to update the firmware by transferring the related file from an external device (e.g.application host processor) to the module through the AT interface. You can use the following applications, firmware and documentation to install new firmware on USB Connect LPWA:

Restore production configuration of the USB Connect LPWA

Unfortunately, the firmware update deletes all settings that are required to connect to the Vodafone network. These must therefore be restored. To do this, use the m-center Programme.

# Check if there is a serial connection AT OK # Enables verbose error values AT+CMEE=2 OK # Check FW version of Module AT+CGMR L0.0.00.00.05.12 [Mar 09 2022 17:00:00] OK # Set the module to the required profile AT+UMNOPROF=19 OK # Reboot the module AT+CFUN=15 OK # Waiting for reboot # Check if device is available AT OK # Disabling the PSM function AT+CPSMS=0 OK # Activate indicator LED AT+UGPIOC=23,0,1 OK # Activate network status indication AT+UGPIOC=16,2 OK # Setting the APN AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","dm.lpwa.vodafone.iot" OK # Reboot the module AT+CFUN=15 OK

You can also use the m-center script to do this:

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