Here’s why digging into the firmware of this little blue box is one of the most satisfying “weekend projects” for mobile internet fans.

The Ultimate Guide to ZTE MF910 Firmware: Updates, Flashing, and Troubleshooting

Flashing voids warranties and requires Windows 7-era drivers. Also, never flash firmware from a different hardware version (MF910V vs. MF910V-2.0 will hard-brick it).

For the technologically adventurous, the MF910's hidden Android heart offers possibilities beyond stock firmware. Users have created tools and scripts to modify the device's behavior: