Firmware 5.16.16 is an urgent hotfix release for the MiX 4000 device. It resolves an issue in firmware versions 5.8.x and later, where some devices may become unresponsive during power-down and require a physical reset to recover.
Please check with your corresponding RSO first before upgrading to a new version of firmware.
!!! info "" This is an urgent hotfix for MiX 4000 devices.
- *Affected versions:* 5.8.x and higher
- *Required action:* Upgrade to 5.16.16 as soon as possible
- *ELD customers:* Remain on 5.10.23
Affected Firmware Versions
The following firmware versions are affected by this issue and should be upgraded as soon as possible:
- 5.8.x and higher (all firmware 5.x.x)
Supported Firmware Versions
- 5.16.16
- 5.10.23 (ELD‑compatible)
Action Required
All customers running MiX 4000 firmware versions 5.8.x or later must upgrade to version 5.16.16 as soon as possible.
Compatibility Notice – ELD Customers
Important for ELD customers
- Firmware version 5.16.16 is not ELD‑compatible.
- Firmware uploads of 5.16.16 will be blocked for devices identified as ELD‑enabled.
- ELD customers must remain on firmware version 5.10.23, which includes the latest compliant features and necessary fixes for ELD operation.
!!! note "" A 5.10.x firmware release that includes this fix will be made available soon for the U.S. region.
Important Downgrade Limitation
!!! warning "" Once a device is upgraded to firmware version 5.16.16, it cannot be downgraded to any version earlier than 5.10.14.
- Downgrades are only supported to version 5.10.14 or later