Hikvision DS-2CD3XX5 Firmware
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These are IP cameras for china domestic market, after firmware update will be in Chinese, with no possibility of return to firmw 3.xx
Original 5.4.20 firmware below - TFTP it to your cameras and they will update. They will be Chinese though.
IPC_G0_CN_STD_5.4.20_160726.zip
Unless there is a real need I advise leaving them alone. The page you bought them from should have stated they should not be upgraded.
IPC_G0_CN_STD_5.4.20_160726.zip
Unless there is a real need I advise leaving them alone. The page you bought them from should have stated they should not be upgraded.
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No.
Besides the manufacturer doesn't make English firmware for this Chinese market only camera anyway.
I know it's usually good practice to keep things up to date with the latest firmware but in the case of Hikvision cameras that's not always true - whether grey market or retail.
Try to avoid scratching that "must upgrade" itch if you can - especially if the camera is fine as it is. If you're worried about lack of security updates I would simply ensure the camera isn't exposed to the Internet without VPN or similar restriction. That's a good idea for any device anyway.
Besides the manufacturer doesn't make English firmware for this Chinese market only camera anyway.
I know it's usually good practice to keep things up to date with the latest firmware but in the case of Hikvision cameras that's not always true - whether grey market or retail.
Try to avoid scratching that "must upgrade" itch if you can - especially if the camera is fine as it is. If you're worried about lack of security updates I would simply ensure the camera isn't exposed to the Internet without VPN or similar restriction. That's a good idea for any device anyway.
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alastairstevenson
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Hiktools changes the language in the header of the firmware file - not the language of the camera itself.
If the camera connects OK to whatever NVR or CMS you are using - the 'Batch Configuration Tool' works OK with Chinese cameras and allows fine-detailed configuration with full English menus. It's pretty good, in my view.
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd.
Ok I tough that the Hiktools can change an english firmware and put a chinese header to fools the cam, hence the camera would be in english
The itch came from waning to put the latest on all camera to have the new H265, because I wanna to reduce bitrate on my shitty network and maintain a good quality!
I have 3 that have 5.4.20 and 3 that are random, just want to have them all on H265 and why not on the same firmware!
alastairstevenson
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Yes, to force load the firmware, then when the cameras reboots it bricks due to EN firmware on a CN camera.