# Activating a Software Release

Once the new release version is installed, it is necessary to activate the new software version in the system.

Warning: This procedure requires a restart of the platforms and will affect service until the activation of the new software release is complete.

1- Click System in the navigation panel.

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2- Click Activate to begin the activation of the new release.

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* It will take a few minutes for the system to upgrade.&#x20;

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Note:

* You can verify the status of the upgrade by using the tool: [tbx\_cli\_tools\_remote](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/troubleshooting-and-support/how-to-use-tbx-cli-tools-remote-program) and selecting the tboamapp application.
* You can fall back to another release by carrying out the "Activate Release" action again from the web portal. If you do not have access to the Web Portal, follow [How To Fall back to an older Software Release](https://docs.telcobridges.com/wiki/How_to_Fallback_to_an_older_Software_Release).

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### Accelerating the activation of a software release

Activating a new release may take up to 10 minutes per unit.

To enable a simultaneous upgrade of all units:

1- Select Applications from the navigation panel.

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2- Select tboamapp.

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3- Click Application Params

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4- Select Allow upgrade of all units simultaneously.

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5- Click Save.\
Previous step was to: [upload a new software release](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/maintenance-and-troubleshooting/system-upgrade/uploading-a-software-release)