Update Schedule

Starlink software updates are released approximately every two weeks but can be more or less frequent.

Updates are not scheduled on specific days and are designed to rollout without disrupting service.

Software updates are downloaded in the background and applied when the terminal reboots.

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Software updates do not count against service priority data limits. Starlink will "zero-count" the data used for updates and telemetry.

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Software updates can be done even if service is currently paused or inactive. Follow the steps in the Starlink app to update the software.

Software Update Reboots

The Starlink will automatically reboot to apply software updates periodically at 3:00 AM local time +/- 30 minutes.

Local time is based on the current physical location of the Starlink hardware.

The billing, service, or shipping address is not used to set Starlink local time.

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Starlinks aviation services will wait to reboot until the Starlink velocity is below 9 m/s (or ~20 mph) continuously for 15 minutes. After this condition is met the Starlink will reboot.

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If your Starlink user terminal has been disconnected or offline for more than a few months, a manual software update may be required to get back online. Follow the steps in the app to update your Starlink software.
Updates via the app can be done while the terminal is inside or outside as the app can side-load back to the terminal.

FAQs

How do I update my Starlink if it doesn't automatically update?

What is the 'Defer Software Updates' feature?

What is the "Late Adopter" configuration?

What are Aviation Service Bulletins?