Ready for FritzOS 8.0? New FritzLabor update starts fine-tuning

AVM is about to release FritzOS 8.0 for other router models. The FritzBoxes 7520 and 7510 may now receive the last laboratory update, which paves the way for the big function update.

Fine-tuning before the big jump

AVM is preparing the way for the long-awaited FritzOS 8.0. The latest laboratory updates for the FritzBox models 7520 and 7510 indicate that the manufacturer is in the final stages of preparations. These updates are part of a series of improvements that AVM has rolled out to various router models in recent weeks, most recently the FritzBox 6591 Cable. The current lab update for FritzBox models 7520 and 7510 to version 7.90-1161xx focuses on fixing a specific problem.

Stability problems

It addresses an error in which “individual elements or pages were sporadically missing when accessing the FRITZ!Box interface via the Internet (https). This fix is ​​an important step to ensure the stability and reliability of routers before the major FritzOS 8.0 update.

This update marks an important milestone on the way to FritzOS 8.0. AVM on her official X account

A look at the schedule of laboratory updates reveals the systematic approach. The FritzBox 7690 received an update on September 18th, making it the first model in this wave of updates. Additional FritzBoxes will be supplied in the coming weeks, and the launch will certainly extend until the beginning of 2025.

Owners of a FritzBox 7520 or 7510 can obtain the update in two ways: directly via the FritzBox settings or via a manual update by downloading from the official AVM website. It is advisable to carry out the update promptly in order to benefit from the improvements and to be optimally prepared for FritzOS 8.0.

What does FritzOS 8.0 bring?

FritzOS 8.0 promises numerous new functions and improvements. This includes:

AVM has shown in the past that even older router models can benefit from new functions, which underlines the longevity of the devices.

Step-by-step introduction

Rolling out updates gradually is common practice in the industry and helps identify and resolve potential issues early. For users, this means that they can benefit from a stable and mature system when the update becomes available for their model.