"Because you might have until November 17 to update it, otherwise it'll be the end of the line for it. According to a SpaceX support document, the issue affects hardware running the2024.05.0 firmware. It must be activated and pointed at the sky to receive a necessary update by November 17, 2025, or become "permanently inoperable." Customers running the 2024.05.0 and 2024.12.26 firmware will also lose internet connectivity on this date if they don't update, but connectivity will be restored following an update."
"Updating is a simple three-step process: Take your Starlink dish outside and power it up. Give it a clearish view of the sky -- note that the dish does not need a perfectly clear view of the sky to receive the update. Use the app for progress -- it will take some 15 to 30 minutes to download and install. Note that you don't need an active subscription to download this update, and you won't be charged."
Starlink hardware unused since early 2024 running specific firmware versions requires a mandatory update by November 17, 2025 or will become permanently inoperable. The issue affects devices on firmware 2024.05.0 (and customers with 2024.12.26 will lose connectivity until updated). Devices must be activated, pointed at the sky, and powered up to receive the update. The update process typically takes 15 to 30 minutes and can be monitored in the Starlink app. No active subscription or charge is required to download the update. Users can check the dish software version via the app's Advanced > App section and should look for an emailed "Action Required: Update Software."
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