ZTE MF286D: wwan0 Interface & Modem Revision

I got this modem with a three months contract in Italy by TIM. After one year, I upgraded to Lisa B11, then to Nordic B11 and finally to OpenWRT 24.10.0.

Sometimes it occurs I need to restart wwan0 interface as internet connection freezes.

Output of the query on the modem:
Manufacturer: ZTE CORPORATION
Model: MF286DMODULE
Revision: BD_TELIAMF286DV1.0.0B02
SVN: 01
IMEI:
+GCAP: +CGSM

Is it something someone is experiencing? Is there any hint?
Thanks in advance.

Update modem firmware.
See https://openwrt.org/toh/zte/mf286d#internal_modem

are saying I should go back to nordic B12 and then reinstall OpenWRT?

No. If you want to keep using OpenWrt then you only need to update modem firmware from BD_TELIAMF286DV1.0.0B02 to BD_TELIAMF286DV1.0.0B12

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Ok, understood. I'll look for firmware & instructions. I'll be back in case of need.

I found a repository with many files named imageB0XtoB0Y and the procedure how to go.
I understand I need to follow the schema starting from B02.
Is there something which requires particular care?

Just follow the order.
See also Internal LTE/4G modem for ZTE MF286D "gone"? - #11 by AndrewZ and below.

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Great! Multiple steps to get the result but the process was really smooth.
I'll monitor the behaviour in the next days to confirm the problem has gone. Thanks

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