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I have searched and was not successful. I was wondering when the last firmware update for the IPC-HDW5231R-Z was? Thanks.
Last firmware update for IPC-HDW5231R-Z
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IPC-HDW5231R-ZE Rhea V2.800.0000016.0.R.200430 Latest new firmware
Here is the latest new firmware for these models This new firmware is a important update, Please try to update asap. Models support. IPC-HDW5231R-Z/ZE IPC-HFW5231E-Z/Z5/Z12/ZE/Z5E/Z12E IPC-HDBW5231R-Z/ZE IPC-HDBW5231E-Z/ZE IPC-HDW4231EM-AS/ASE, IPC-HDBW4231F-AS, IPC-HDBW4231E-AS/ASE ...
A common theme around here is don't fix what ain't broke. If the unit is working and meets your needs, in many instances an update breaks what you had working and provides you with something you didn't need. A Z12E that someone updated and then constantly reboots comes to mind, and a certain PTZ that loses autotracking with an update come to mind, a Hikvision ANPR camera losing half the FPS and ability to read US plates - those are big deals to have happen. Don't do it unless it is fixing a problem you are experiencing or adds a feature you really need.
Further, it is best to obtain any firmware updates from the vendor you purchased it from so that you do not run into issues. Any firmware you find here or elsewhere is obviously proceed at your own risk. We have many threads here where someone tried an update with a firmware they found on the internet and bricked their unit.
Many units being sold are Chinese hacked units that will either brick or go into Chinese upon updating. Some vendors will be upfront and tell consumers that as part of their website, but many do not or the consumer forgets...here is one such example....
So you really need to ask yourself, why am I updating? If it is just for kicks, then stay with what is working.
Further, it is best to obtain any firmware updates from the vendor you purchased it from so that you do not run into issues. Any firmware you find here or elsewhere is obviously proceed at your own risk. We have many threads here where someone tried an update with a firmware they found on the internet and bricked their unit.
Many units being sold are Chinese hacked units that will either brick or go into Chinese upon updating. Some vendors will be upfront and tell consumers that as part of their website, but many do not or the consumer forgets...here is one such example....
So you really need to ask yourself, why am I updating? If it is just for kicks, then stay with what is working.