Factory reset after every update

[SamT98]

I have read in multiple places that a lot of people do this after every update. Is this necessary? 

[Newfie]

Some do, some don’t. The idea is to clear low level code in the NVram.

other routers clear this themselves after an update, some routers can reinstall automatically if corruption occurs. It depends on the routers capability.

Me personally I tend to on NG and The R2 so it’s nice and fresh after factory reset. The choice is yours but sometimes a reset may be requested by the company.

[Netduma Fraser]

This used to be something we did suggest doing after every update yes but with the R3 you shouldn't need to do that anymore, though what I have been suggesting now is that if you have done a few updates is to do one just to ensure no remnants from previous versions cause any issues and this has helped people have a more stable experience. So for the R3 maybe every 3-4 updates or potentially if there is a massive update to do so.