Upgrading your Thuraya satellite phone or IP is easy. Use the links below to access the most recent firmware upgrade files, drivers, installation manuals and important technical bulletins.
Transform your iPhone into a satellite smartphone
Product User Guide
Requirements for upgrade:
• Thuraya SatSleeve for iPhone
• SatSleeve upgrader program (available from this page)
• USB data cable (included in your SatSleeve packaging)
• PC with Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 or Windows Vista
Firmware upgrade
For upgrades related to the SatSleeve for iPhone (Data model) and SatSleeve for iPhone (Voice model), please refer to the relevant sections below. Before upgrading a SatSleeve, please check which firmware is installed (SatSleeve > Settings > Device Info > Firmware version). Perform the upgrade only if Thuraya releases a firmware version newer than your existing one.
SatSleeve for iPhone (Voice & Data model)
Please follow the below steps:
Step 1
Download the below SatSleeve Upgrader program.
Run the setup file - the Upgrader program including the USB driver will be installed.
Step 2
Download the latest Thuraya SatSleeve firmware release to your hard disk.
Step 3
Connect your SatSleeve with the PC/laptop via USB data cable.
You can now start the SatSleeve Upgrader program and locate the firmware on your hard disk. The Upgrader program will help you through the upgrade process.
SatSleeve for iPhone (Voice only)
Step 1
Download the below SatSleeve Upgrader program.
Run the setup file - the Upgrader program including the USB driver will be installed.
Step 2
Download the latest Thuraya SatSleeve firmware release to your hard disk.
Release notes for version 2.5.4
- Fixed GPS rollover issues
Step 3
Connect your SatSleeve with the PC/laptop via USB data cable.
You can now start the SatSleeve Upgrader program and locate the firmware on your hard disk. The Upgrader program will help you through the upgrade process.
Using SatSleeve as Data Modem
For Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
Step 1
Download the below SatSleeve Upgrader program. This program also contains the required driver for connecting your SatSleeve to a PC or laptop to use the Internet in satellite mode via the SatSleeve.
Run the setup file - the Upgrader program including the USB driver will be installed.
Step 2
Installing the SatSleeve modem on a PC or laptop:
Step 3
Creating a dial-up connection:
For Windows 8/8.1
Step 1
Download the below SatSleeve Upgrader program. This program also contains the required driver for connecting your SatSleeve to a PC or laptop to use the Internet in satellite mode via the SatSleeve.
Run the setup file - the Upgrader program including the USB driver will be installed.
Step 2
Installing the SatSleeve modem on a PC or laptop:
Step 3
Creating a dial-up connection:
For Windows 10