# What user interactions will inhibit firmware update?

**URL:** <https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412>\
**Category:** Support & Solutions\
**Created:** [June 20, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412 "2025-06-20T20:20:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![jeremyj114](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/jeremyj114/32/550_2.png) [@jeremyj114](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jeremyj114)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412/1 "2025-06-20T20:20:03Z")

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I came across a comment suggesting that if the app is open and connected to Yarbo, it might prevent a firmware update from happening. Is that true? What exactly stops Yarbo from auto-updating its firmware? I understand that running a job or being off the charger can block updates—but if Yarbo is charging, is there anything else that could interfere with an update?

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**Author:** ![bryan.wheeler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/bryan.wheeler/32/215_2.png) [@bryan.wheeler](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/bryan.wheeler)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412/2 "2025-06-20T21:11:09Z")

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Battery percentage I think needs to be 50% or higher. It has to be idle which means the app needs to be closed and it goes to sleep after 10 mins. I also think a scheduled job within the next 10 mins would prevent it as well (since it wakes up before the schedule start).

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**Author:** ![GeoffG](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/geoffg/32/358_2.png) [@GeoffG](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/GeoffG)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412/3 "2025-06-21T02:51:21Z")

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You recommended to turn WiFi off and just use halow. Is WiFi needed for the updates? I’m still waiting for the update as well.

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**Author:** ![bryan.wheeler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/bryan.wheeler/32/215_2.png) [@bryan.wheeler](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/bryan.wheeler)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412/4 "2025-06-21T02:53:31Z")

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Nope, it’s not needed. It will update over HaLow with no issues. It’s a slow rollout over a week. Just sit tight and it will eventually hit your unit.

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**Author:** ![ken.w.gregory](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/ken.w.gregory/32/922_2.png) [@ken.w.gregory](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/ken.w.gregory)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412/5 "2025-06-21T12:38:58Z")

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This is new…

 ![IMG_2789](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/2/294ee14547b38bb2ca7a983d0ee35761c1273c4b.jpeg)

The new fades away though.

Guess it’s not my turn yet.

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**Author:** ![bryan.wheeler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/bryan.wheeler/32/215_2.png) [@bryan.wheeler](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/bryan.wheeler)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/what-user-interactions-will-inhibit-firmware-update/2412/6 "2025-06-21T15:45:12Z")

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It’s an interesting visual glitch. Does it every time, even if you are up to date.