Solution: Do not reboot. Wait up to 15 minutes. If still stuck, power cycle the ONT. If it doesn’t boot, you may need a serial console (TTL) recovery – a job for a professional.
For 90% of users, the firmware upgrade is managed entirely by the Internet Service Provider. Hg8245q Firmware Upgrade
Solution: Perform a hard factory reset:
A successful HG8245Q firmware upgrade delivers tangible improvements: Solution: Do not reboot
Cause: You downloaded firmware for HG8245H or HG8247 (different architecture).
Solution: Verify the filename includes "HG8245q" (e.g., HG8245qV300R016C10SPC200.bin). Do not try to force-flash. Obtain firmware:
If your goal is improved performance or security, consider: