RUTX12 Not enough memory in modem filesystem! ErrorCode: 171

Hello.

Today I decided to update RUTX12 remotely in one of our production environments. I updated to version RUTX_R_00.07.13.1 via Web GUI and selected the update by downloading directly from the server… Then after restarting I also selected the update from the server for both SIM card modems that are used as a backup connection. By default, we have the Internet provided via the WAN port. Unfortunately, only the first modem updated correctly, and the second one did not. I tried to diagnose the problem - logs below. I also tried to go back to version RUTX_R_00.07.06.1 (because I saw in one of the posts on the forum that it helped someone) but the reaction was identical here too…

Please help as soon as possible!

How can I clear the space mentioned in the error so that the update can be successful?

Is a local firmware file for the modem required for this?

(if so where to download it because I couldn’t find it anywhere on the internet)

Current configuration:

  • FW Device: RUTX_R_00.07.13.1
  • Primary modem firmware version
    EG06ELAR04A23M4G
  • Secondary modem firmware version
    EG06ELAR04A04M4G
  • Kernel version
    5.10.233

SSH logs:
login as: root
root@192.168.1.1’s password:

BusyBox v1.34.1 (2025-03-05 13:16:27 UTC) built-in shell (ash)

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 Teltonika RUTX series 2025

Device: RUTX12
Kernel: 5.10.233
Firmware: RUTX_R_00.07.13.1
Build: 8d75e94e461
Build date: 2025-03-05 14:06:58

root@RUTX12:~# cat /tmp/dfota_updates.json
{
“response”: true,
“modems”: [
{
“id”: “gsm.modem0”,
“usb_id”: “3-1”,
“manufacturer”: true,
“update_exists”: false
},
{
“id”: “gsm.modem1”,
“usb_id”: “1-1.2”,
“manufacturer”: true,
“update_exists”: true,
“forced”: false
}
]
}
root@RUTX12:~# cat /tmp/dfota_status.json
{
“status”: “failed”,
“modems”: [
{
“id”: “gsm.modem0”,
“usb_id”: “3-1”,
“status”: “failed”,
“error”: “No update found!”,
“error_code”: “170”
}
]
}
root@RUTX12:~# df -h
Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on
/dev/root 19.1M 19.1M 0 100% /rom
tmpfs 120.5M 680.0K 119.9M 1% /tmp
/dev/ubi0_2 85.9M 760.0K 80.7M 1% /overlay
overlayfs:/overlay 85.9M 760.0K 80.7M 1% /
/dev/mtdblock15 576.0K 272.0K 304.0K 47% /log
tmpfs 512.0K 0 512.0K 0% /dev
root@RUTX12:~# dfota -e
Searching for updates…
No update found!
Searching for updates…
Update found! Update size: 19806109
Information export is done!
root@RUTX12:~# dfota -s
Preparing for gsm.modem0 update!
root@RUTX12:~# Searching for updates…
No update found!
Preparing for gsm.modem1 update!
Searching for updates…
Update found! Update size: 19806109
Update script done!
root@RUTX12:~# cat /tmp/dfota_updates.json
{
“response”: true,
“modems”: [
{
“id”: “gsm.modem0”,
“usb_id”: “3-1”,
“manufacturer”: true,
“update_exists”: false
},
{
“id”: “gsm.modem1”,
“usb_id”: “1-1.2”,
“manufacturer”: true,
“update_exists”: true,
“forced”: false
}
]
}
root@RUTX12:~# cat /tmp/dfota_status.json
{
“status”: “failed”,
“modems”: [
{
“id”: “gsm.modem0”,
“usb_id”: “3-1”,
“status”: “failed”,
“error”: “No update found!”,
“error_code”: “170”
}
]
}
root@RUTX12:~# dfota -eubus list | grep gsm.modem
-m Modem id to update. (gsm.modem0, gsm.modem1…)
root@RUTX12:~# ubus list | grep gsm.modem
gsm.modem0
gsm.modem1
root@RUTX12:~# lsusb
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 05e3:0610
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0a12:0001
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 2c7c:0306
Bus 003 Device 003: ID 2c7c:0306
root@RUTX12:~# dfota -u
Preparing for gsm.modem0 update!
Searching for updates…
No update found!
Preparing for gsm.modem1 update!
Searching for updates…
Update found! Update size: 19806109
Preparing system for update!
sh: out of range
Not enough memory in modem filesystem! ErrorCode: 171
Reseting modems due to error!
Update script done!
root@RUTX12:~# HELP!!! ;(((

I tried to support with knowledge from the links below:

Urgent support much needed!
Thank you all in advance for reliable, technical information!

Hey.

Does anyone know how to clear the modem’s memory so that after the modem update is repeated, it will update and come back to life?

Currently, the modem is visible in the system but does not detect any SIM card, it only blinks alternately with diodes…

Please help!

Maybe someone has a file with this firmware and manual upload will solve the problem?

Hello,

I have sent you a form to fill out. Once completed, I will contact you privately regarding this issue.
For the ticket ID, please use “12691”.

Best regards,

Thank you very much. I have already filled out and sent the form along with the files that did not fit here.

I am waiting for the information to be returned and for a solution to my problem.

Hello,

Thank you. You should receive a response from us shortly.

Best regards,