Firmware update

Last published : Oct 16, 2026
On delivery, the are normally equipped with the operating system and the basic software components such as ICA® client, RDP client, browser and emulations. This software called firmware is stored on the flash drive. Whenever new software versions are available or demands change and software components need to be added or removed, the firmware can be updated.
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Overview
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Basic steps

  • Download the relevant software packages from our myelux.com portal.
  • Modify the image file (IDF) on the web server via ELIAS.
  • Check the firmware configuration of the relevant
  • Perform the update
  • Deliver new software packages
  • Install new software packages
To perform the update in one step, use an command. In this case, the required software packages are delivered and then automatically installed. Alternatively, the two actions can be uncoupled: The software is delivered in a first step when you use a command. It is subsequently installed when you run the command.
To save bandwidth, you can use a proxy client for updates. For further information, see Static proxy.

Ways to initiate a firmware update

Updates can be performed immediately or initiated automatically at a defined point in time:
  • Use the command feature to execute or schedule (once or periodically) firmware updates.
  • Define an . This will result in a firmware update on the next device restart.
  • Configure the devices to automatically check for new image versions on start-up or shutdown. If an updated version is available, the update process will be started.
The option is part of the and can be applied to individual devices, OUs and all devices.
If configured, users can defer the execution of a firmware update to a later point in time.
Updates are only performed, when the relevant IDF has been modified. All update activities are logged.

Relevant devices

Commands and notifications can be applied to the following devices and groups:
  • Individual devices
  • Multiple devices selected in the window (multiple selection via and )
  • OUs

Recovery-Installation

To reset your devices to initial state, perform a recovery installation. A recovery might also be required if critical feature packages of the Base OS have been changed, or if your operating system has not been updated for a long time. With a recovery installation, all data on the storage medium are wiped (/en-us/unicon-elux-scout/2607.2/short_guides/recovery_general.html) in the Recovery short guide.