Error code: 18005 Upgrade unsuccessfully because the version of the upgraded file was incorrect.

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Error code: 18005 Upgrade unsuccessfully because the version of the upgraded file was incorrect.
Error code: 18005 Upgrade unsuccessfully because the version of the upgraded file was incorrect.
2020-11-02 02:28:21 - last edited 2020-11-02 03:14:17
Model: Archer C7  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 3.15.1 Build 160616 Rel.44182n
Firmware Version:

3.15.1 Build 160616 Rel.44182n

Hardware Version:

Archer C7 v2 00000000

 

Archer C7(US)_V2_160719
Archer C7(US)_V2_170525
Archer C7(US)_V2_180114

I've tried to update to all of the above firmware with no luck, I've read just about every forum post on this site with the same Error code: 18005 issue and no luck to update the firmware. Can you please? 

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Re:Error code: 18005 Upgrade unsuccessfully because the version of the upgraded file was incorrect.-Solution
2020-11-02 03:14:03 - last edited 2020-11-02 03:14:17

@GeeMoney 

 

Hello, may I know the region version of your Archer C7? Is it a CA version or US version?

 

If you encounter an issue flashing the latest firmware published on the local CA website for the model Archer C7(CA)_V2, it is suggested to refer to the below firmware recovery instructions to flash the correct firmware:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/stories/detail/582

May this help.

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Re:Error code: 18005 Upgrade unsuccessfully because the version of the upgraded file was incorrect.-Solution
2020-11-02 03:14:03 - last edited 2020-11-02 03:14:17

@GeeMoney 

 

Hello, may I know the region version of your Archer C7? Is it a CA version or US version?

 

If you encounter an issue flashing the latest firmware published on the local CA website for the model Archer C7(CA)_V2, it is suggested to refer to the below firmware recovery instructions to flash the correct firmware:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/stories/detail/582

May this help.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer AX55V2 Supports WireGuard VPN, EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul, IoT Network, Speed Limit,and More If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:Error code: 18005 Upgrade unsuccessfully because the version of the upgraded file was incorrect.
2020-11-02 03:28:26

@Kevin_Z  I think it is a US version, how can I tell?

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Re:Error code: 18005 Upgrade unsuccessfully because the version of the upgraded file was incorrect.
2020-11-02 03:30:49
The firmware I downloaded was from the US site.
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