Huawei routers are typically upgraded via one of two methods:
✅ Yes – if you need to unbrick a router, install a custom OpenWrt-like firmware, or upgrade from a very old version.
❌ No – if your router works fine and is not carrier-locked. Web UI upgrades are safer for minor updates.
If the USB method is unavailable:
After the tool says “Success”:
The E5172 has several sub-models. Look at the sticker on the bottom of your router. Common variants include: download huawei e5172 firmware upgrade tool full
Your current firmware version can be found in the web interface: Go to 192.168.1.1 > Device Information.
After downloading, verify integrity:
If the hash doesn’t match, delete and re-download. A corrupted tool will fail at 5% or 99% flashing.
After successfully using the full upgrade tool, here’s what E5172 users report: Huawei routers are typically upgraded via one of
Now, let’s execute the upgrade. I’ve refined this process over 50+ flashes.