Annke Firmware to Hikvision Firmware: HOW TO

cyrusbyte said:
Wanted to post this for anyone that wanted to switch to Hikvision firmware.
---CHANGING FIRMWARE WILL NOT ADD NEW FEATRUES.. these are coded separately from the firmware. If you don't already have smart events it will not add them.---
It may fix or enhance existing functions or even stability issues.
I have successfully upgraded my C500's and C800's using this method where all other methods would not.
The reason I wanted to was because there was a bug in the original C800's firmware that would not allow them to be viewed remotely with the guarding vision app. On the C500's had some random image stability issues with my recording software on the original firmware. As an added bonus seems like both cameras reboot/ boot up quicker and are faster to respond through the web interface (may be my imagination because I didn't time them before).

NOTE: This may brick your camera if you are not careful and may void your warranty!

----Please see end of post for any product or firmware specific info or notes---
First check which platform your camera is.
(keep track if you have multiple platforms and on what cameras this will save you some trouble later)
You can do this by going to the camera web interface usually under System>System Settings> Basic Information> Firmware Version and Firmware Version Property
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Look for the 2 or 3 digit platform code in the firmware version property, in this case the G5 for the C800 and E7 or E7S for my C500's, E7S is considered E7 platform but has different firmware so make sure you don't mix the two. There are a few that have sub-models so if it is a 3 digit code only use firmware with the three digits ex. E7S etc.
Also keep track of the firmware version because you will probably want to start with the next closest revision.
note: there may be different revisions of the same model that use different firmware platforms so double check all before upgrading.

Download the appropriate platform firmware from Hikvision Here
You will see folders for each platform of camera in this case G5 Platform
You may have to browse through several levels of folders to find the right one but in most cases they contain the same files but the firmware Should start with IPC_G5_EN_STD in this case but for other platforms replace the G5 with respective platform. I suggest only going one step up from the current version you are so if V5.5.102 is what you have currently and you see V5.5.90 V5.5.111 and V5.5.113 available I would start with V5.5.111 first. There are several reasons for this but didn't want to get into that for now. You can always go back and upgrade to the next version from the web interface after this is completed so it is a lot easier after this. There are some specialized firmware files that have extra characters in the file name so avoid those.

Download Hikvision SDK here

Extract the files you have downloaded so far

Now the upgrade process
run the ClientDemoEn.exe from the SDK
Add the cameras you want to upgrade by right clicking on the Device tree in the left hand column (you actually have to click on the name "Device Tree")
It is important that you keep track of what firmware is going with what camera so I suggest only adding cameras for one platform to be upgraded at a time and then removing them before the next batch.
The only info you need is Local Node (name), Device Address (IP address), port, username and password fields.
After adding each camera wait to make sure it connects (the icons will change from a Red X) click on the camera.
Now click config (verify you are on the correct camera before proceeding)
Click Management>Upgrade
Now select browse and select the firmware for that cameras platform.
Once you press Update it will upgrade the firmware and reboot the camera this may take up to 10 minutes so be patient.

If the camera upgraded properly you should now be able to login to the web interface and it should say HIKVISION instead of ANNKE.

I was also able to upgrade to future versions of the HIKVISION firmware on the same platform straight from the web interface after this process.
If you have any issues after the upgrade completes reboot the camera and try the upgrade again from the camera web interface. I had one that the remote config menu in the iVMS software wouldn't load after the first upgrade and this fixed that.

IF YOU CAN POST BEFORE AND AFTER, CAMERA MODEL AND FIRMWARE INFO IF YOU HAD SUCCESS, ISSUES, OR ANY NOTES I MAY NEED TO ADD THAT MAY HELP OTHERS.
GOOD LUCK!


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Firmware should be in this format from Hikvision IPC_XX_EN_STD_5.5.XXX_XXXXXX.zip or IPC_XXX_EN_STD_5.5.XXX_XXXXXX.aip
-For wired IP cameras the firmware file should start with IPC_xxx_EN_STD_5.5.XXX_ (not confirmed yet but looks like wireless starts with IPCK_xxx)
-Next it should be the platform and it should match what your camera currently has if it is 2 digits or 3 digits so IPC_E7_ or IPC_E7S_
-Then the language code EN , followed by some type of identifier of package type maybe? STD , then your version number as of now most are 5.5.XXX_ , and then the date code XXXXX (not really that important)
-If the firmware file doesn't follow this format or has a note file in the folder with it then there is a good chance it is a specialized firmware so avoid it.

Camera Specific
Wireless cameras more than likely use customized firmware that starts with IPCK_ ??-- (W300 maybe?)

I91BD - G1 platform - successful update via camera’s web page directly to IPC_G1_EN_STD_5.6.5_200316 (should be no need for SDK or special procedure)
I91BL - G5 platform - successful update via camera’s web page directly to IPC_G5_EN_STD_5.5.114_210512 (should be no need for SDK or special procedure)

I81HC- looks like this may use specialized E7 firmware and the standard Hikvision firmware does not support it as of 5.5.120, may be added in later firmware. The camera date code suggests this because it is newer than the 5.5.120 firmware.

I51DM- Is a E7S not E7 so make sure and use the IPC_E7S_ firmware.
I51DF- Is a E7 not E7S so make sure and use the IPC_E7_ firmware.

NVR/DVR Firmware
N48PAW- Found Here for [76 77 86 NI-K2 K4 K8]

To display Camera Capabilities (case sensitive)
http://<camera_IP_address>/ISAPI/System/Capabilities

Original ANNKE firmware for some C800's
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Hi there thanks for your useful instruction
I was wondering if there is any way for DVRs and NVRs of Annke to upgrade them with Hikvision software?
I already tried D941BB and upgraded it's firmware using SADP tool also DT81DX however if you can help me with the below list that would be great
D941BB
DT81DX
DW41JD
DW81KD
DT81DP
N44PAM
N48PAW
N46PCK
 
uk1cctv said:
Hi there thanks for your useful instruction
I was wondering if there is any way for DVRs and NVRs of Annke to upgrade them with Hikvision software?
I already tried D941BB and upgraded it's firmware using SADP tool also DT81DX however if you can help me with the below list that would be great
D941BB
DT81DX
DW41JD
DW81KD
DT81DP
N44PAM
N48PAW
N46PCK
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your links are not working, what did you update DT81DX to?
as written in the first message, updating to Hikvision will not give you anything, you will not get more advanced functionality, but most likely you will lose some.
 
PHILka.RU said:
your links are not working, what did you update DT81DX to?
as written in the first message, updating to Hikvision will not give you anything, you will not get more advanced functionality, but most likely you will lose some.
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the link just direct you to the data sheet however I would like to have the logo of Hikvision on annke DVRs/NVRs
for DT81DX I have upgraded it to ids-7208huhi-m1/s
 
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uk1cctv said:
the link just direct you to the data sheet however I would like to have the logo of Hikvision on annke DVRs/NVRs
for DT81DX I have upgraded it to ids-7208huhi-m1/s
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Is the functionality lost after the update?
and the question is, for what reason did you decide that these are the same recorders?
 
@PHILka.RU

Hoping you have this one, I'm looking for firmware for an Annke I91DL, with properties C-R-G6-0. I looked, but couldn't find any. The stock firmware doesn't play nicely with my NVR, I know the risks of changing the firmware
 
NullSpaced said:
@PHILka.RU

Hoping you have this one, I'm looking for firmware for an Annke I91DL, with properties C-R-G6-0. I looked, but couldn't find any. The stock firmware doesn't play nicely with my NVR, I know the risks of changing the firmware
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firmware is Hikvision G6 V5.8.4 build 240613, but the camera will become 6 MP 20 fps, and there is annke 5.7.1_230627 if you flash hik then go back to 5.7.1 only through uart
 
FrankiePibbs said:
Hi all,
I've bought these cameras (x3):

it.annke.com

C800 - Telecamera IP PoE esterno 4K, microfono integrato, visione notturna a colori e IR, campo visivo di 96°, supporta RTSP, versione aggiornata

Proteggi casa tua giorno e notte con la videocamera di sicurezza ANNKE C800, Risoluzione 8 mpx, EXIR 2.0 visione notturna, campo visivo di 96°, microfono integrato, riconoscere di persone e veicoli, supporta RTSP.
it.annke.com it.annke.com

C800 - Telecamera IP PoE esterno 4K, microfono integrato, visione notturna a colori e IR, campo visivo di 96°, supporta RTSP, versione aggiornata


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Device Name : ANNKE - C800 Esterno Cucina P1
Device No. 10
Model I91DL
Serial No. I91DL20231125XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware Version V5.7.1 build 230627
Encoding Version V7.3 build 230530
Web Version V4.0.1 build 221019
Plugin Version 3.0.7.16
Number of Channels 1
Number of HDDs 0
Number of Alarm Input 0
Number of Alarm Output 0
Firmware Version Property C-R-G6-0

Is that any suitable firmware from HIKVISION, as the one provided is very buggy?
Anyone other with this problem?
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Interested in this as well My C800 lists G6 there. Don't want to try the G5 in case it bricks it, don't want to try the G6 in case it bricks it.
 
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PHILka.RU said:
stay on the firmware you have installed.
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The only reason I was interested in changing was because my experience with the stability of annke cameras has been poor, and I was interested in seeing if the hikvision firmware was more stable. I wasn't planning on changing from annke firmware to hikvision unless I could verify it would work.
 
Demios said:
Interested in this as well My C800 lists G6 there. Don't want to try the G5 in case it bricks it, don't want to try the G6 in case it bricks it.
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No problem, you can always just go back with TFTP procedure both in I91DL and I91DM, this is the original firmware, is very easy to do with ANNKE:


Follow this procedure (github tftp):

github.com

GitHub - scottlamb/hikvision-tftpd: Unbrick a Hikvision device (NVR or camera) via TFTP

Unbrick a Hikvision device (NVR or camera) via TFTP - scottlamb/hikvision-tftpd
github.com github.com

forum.level1techs.com

Unbricking Hikvision IP Cameras (Repair, Reflash and TFTP Guide)

First, some background. You can skip that if you’re just here to unbrick your cameras, and understand a few things about how they are put together. Hikvision – What do new buyers need to know? Hikvision is a huge manufacturer. They make cameras under a lot of brand names. You may be buying...
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Assign 192.168.1.128 in the subnet 192.168.1.1 gateway, then edit the python with 192.168.1.128, all is explained in the links.
PS: USE Python 2.7
PPS: BETTER NOT USE HIKVISION FIRMWARE, RESULT IS LOSING FEATURES.
 
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successfully updated DT81DX to Hikvision firmware, from device iDS-7208HUHI-M1/S to version V4.75.000_240131 then via automatic update to version V4.75.011 build 240620
Thank you uk1cctv
 
Hello,
I51DM here. Willing to upload the latest E7S firmware.
I cannot connect to the device through the ClientDemo exe. What setting did you put here before adding ?2024-08-15_18h15_30.png

(In the background is the SADP Tools)

Thanks
 
PHILka.RU said:
no need to update, you will not get anything after updating, but you will lose some functionality. your firmware is the latest.
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I'd be ok losing five functionalities if these sh*t-tier cameras would stop mini-freezing every 5sec.
Every 5sec the image kind of "freeze" a few milliseconds, then the image is fluid again for 5sec. It's like the video feed flashes/resets every 5sec. This happens exactly every 5secs. I have tried every combination of codecs, resolutions, frame rates, bitrates, etc.
The only interesting thing I figured so far after hours of investigation : when I remove the "+" (plus) in the codecs, it flashes every second instead of every five seconds (if i pick h264 instead of h264+, it flashes every 1sec instead of 5sec. Same if i pick h265 instead of h265+. So i "need" the plus. But it still sucks).
These C500 / I54DM cameras are awefull. So is the ANNKE support.
I'd even be OK with 1920*1080p instead of 3072*1728p if it stop being so buggy.
It must be a firmware issue. I have the exact same behavior on all 4 cameras.

--> "This article is supposed to resolve the issue of freeze in the camera's live footage/playback on the cameras models mentioned above. " HAHAHA. Sure
 
pmusa said:
I'd be ok losing five functionalities if these sh*t-tier cameras would stop mini-freezing every 5sec.
Every 5sec the image kind of "freeze" a few milliseconds, then the image is fluid again for 5sec. It's like the video feed flashes/resets every 5sec. This happens exactly every 5secs. I have tried every combination of codecs, resolutions, frame rates, bitrates, etc.
The only interesting thing I figured so far after hours of investigation : when I remove the "+" (plus) in the codecs, it flashes every second instead of every five seconds (if i pick h264 instead of h264+, it flashes every 1sec instead of 5sec. Same if i pick h265 instead of h265+. So i "need" the plus. But it still sucks).
These C500 / I54DM cameras are awefull. So is the ANNKE support.
I'd even be OK with 1920*1080p instead of 3072*1728p if it stop being so buggy.
It must be a firmware issue. I have the exact same behavior on all 4 cameras.

--> "This article is supposed to resolve the issue of freeze in the camera's live footage/playback on the cameras models mentioned above. " HAHAHA. Sure
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your problem is not in the firmware, learn how to set up the system correctly. why have I never had such problems with these cameras and this firmware? the firmware will not help you.

why are you trying to update the camera using crutches? the instructions on the annke website clearly indicate how to update cameras. you do not need to use sdk
 
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