A new firmware update (likely ending in ) has been released for the ZTE MC888 5G router

python backup.py --ip 192.168.0.1 --output stock_firmware.bin

ZTE is aware of the modding community. Each new official firmware release (e.g., B10, B11) attempts to close the loopholes used by patchers. They encrypt bootloaders and add signature checks.

Many users reported broken Bridge Mode in early versions (common in the MC801A predecessor and early MC888 builds). Recent firmware versions (like