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Because most generic USB dongles lack a persistent internet connection when not connected to a host PC. They have no internal battery to hold a "check for update" schedule. Furthermore, mobile carriers control the OTA distribution. If you bought the dongle unlocked from Amazon (not from a carrier), you likely have no OTA server configured. You are on your own. qualcomm lte 4g wifi dongle firmware update
If you have been suffering from random disconnections, slowdowns at peak hours, or SIM card errors, check your current firmware version right now. Chances are, it is two years out of date. One 10-minute update could feel like getting a brand new dongle. You might ask: "My phone updates OTA