R0 / DS-2CD2x32 BrickfixV2 brick recovery and full upgrade tool - enhanced.

[alastairstevenson]

Am I correct in thinking this is a grey import?

Probably not - usually these have CCCH in the serial number.

I'd suggest first trying a normal web GUI update, through the versions as opposed to a big jump, and see if that works OK.
Too big a jump can brick the device as it progresses through database structure translations.
Only if it bricks would you have to follow the brickfixV2 method.

A good selection of firmware versions can be found here :

R0 series DS-2CD2x32x-Ixx IP camera firmware - Updates

ipcamtalk.com

 

[drh]

Probably not - usually these have CCCH in the serial number.

I'd suggest first trying a normal web GUI update, through the versions as opposed to a big jump, and see if that works OK.
Too big a jump can brick the device as it progresses through database structure translations.
Only if it bricks would you have to follow the brickfixV2 method.

A good selection of firmware versions can be found here :

R0 series DS-2CD2x32x-Ixx IP camera firmware - Updates

ipcamtalk.com

Thanks Alastair,
I ended up here because I tried to install a digicam.dav through the NVR update and it just said error.
Could that be because I tried to go straight to the newest FW I could find ?

 

[alastairstevenson]

Could that be because I tried to go straight to the newest FW I could find ?

Maybe - from that old a firmware straight to the latest would very likely brick the device.
Does the camera still work OK in the NVR?

If the camera is connected to an NVR PoE port - you need to either connect the PC to an unused NVR PoE port, or power the camera off the NVR, and change the PC IP address to be in the same range (usually 192.168.254.x) and the camera is using in order to access the camera web GUI for attempting firmware updates.

 

[drh]

Maybe - from that old a firmware straight to the latest would very likely brick the device.
Does the camera still work OK in the NVR?

Yes, the camera is working on the NVR. I wasn't using a PC at all, I was using the NVR GUI to try and upload the firmware from a USB stick in the NVR.

 

[drh]

Ok, I downloaded versions 5.1.0, 5.2.3, 5.3.0 , 5.4.0 and 5.4.5 with a view to start at 5.1.0 but when I tried uploading that digicap via the NVR, it came up "Language Mismatches" and didn't proceed.

 

[alastairstevenson]

when I tried uploading that digicap via the NVR,

That's not something I've ever tried - so I'm unfamiliar with how it would complicate matters.

it came up "Language Mismatches" and didn't proceed.

That's normally an indication of applying EN firmware to a CN camera.
But doing it via the NVR adds an uncertainty.

 

[drh]

ok, its a bit of a mystery then as to what nationality this camera really is.

I think I will leave it for tonight and maybe look at running through the procedure in post 1 after-all.

I just had a quick look and there's a lot of steps just to update a camera kinda wondering if its really worth it, its not even a good camera by today's standards.

 

[alastairstevenson]

I just had a quick look and there's a lot of steps just to update a camera

Yes, for a one-off it can be a bit heavy.

kinda wondering if its really worth it, its not even a good camera by today's standards.

They are a bit dated now, you're right.

 

[drh]

So I bit the bullet and updated the CAM this morning and everything worked well and FWIW, I went straight to 5.4.5
It was worth updating despite its age because at least it has line crossing now rather than just basic motion detection.
Thanks for your prompt responses last night Alastair

 

[alastairstevenson]

Well done, a good result.
Certainly you'll find the 5.4.5 firmware is a big improvement on the original.

 

[drh]

Thanks.
These older units have been in storage for a few months and since re-deploying them, they were fine the day I put them up, but the following morning, I had the dreaded condensation problem, causing a blurry image

 

[catwalk]

Hi,

I have a CH ds-2cd3132f-iw camera that got constantly hacked. Tired of this, is this process done for this camera? Is this firmware the one I have to use? R0 series DS-2CD2x32x-Ixx IP camera firmware
I'm doubting because I can't find my camera's reference into the list.

Thanks for the help!

 

[alastairstevenson]

is this process done for this camera?

Yes, this process is used to convert R0 series CN cameras to EN and allow the last firmware version to be installed, adding features and closing some big security vulnerabilities.

Is this firmware the one I have to use? R0 series DS-2CD2x32x-Ixx IP camera firmware

Yes, that's the correct series of firmware.

 

[alastairstevenson]

I have a CH ds-2cd3132f-iw camera that got constantly hacked.

Is this because you have specifically configured 'port forwarding' to allow remote access to the camera?
This allows the entire internet access to the camera, and puts not just the camera, but your LAN and the devices and data on it at risk.
Best avoided.
Check out the forum for the many posts and advice on how to implement a secure VPN remote access solution.

If you haven't specfically configured port forwarding -
Maybe UPnP is doing this without your knowledge.
Access your router and disable UPnP if it is enabled. Reboot the router.
Check the camera web GUI and if UPnP is enabled, disable it. It's on by default in the older firmware.

 

[catwalk]

Is this because you have specifically configured 'port forwarding' to allow remote access to the camera?
This allows the entire internet access to the camera, and puts not just the camera, but your LAN and the devices and data on it at risk.
Best avoided.
Check out the forum for the many posts and advice on how to implement a secure VPN remote access solution.

If you haven't specfically configured port forwarding -
Maybe UPnP is doing this without your knowledge.
Access your router and disable UPnP if it is enabled. Reboot the router.
Check the camera web GUI and if UPnP is enabled, disable it. It's on by default in the older firmware.

Hi,

thanks for the clarifications!

That's probably because of UPnP. As soon I enable it I got hacked, like 3 days after. that's crazy. But I need it to enable voWifi :-/ I'll investigate the vpn solution too. I'll let you know if the firmware update is a success!

 

[ardenct]

Hi,


I have 2 CH cameras (DS-2CD2132-I), with the following firmware V5.4.41 build 170707 working fine, I've thought about changing the region but never really had a need untill now.

I've just gotten myself an NVR and these cameras show up as language mismatch. (I can bypass using custom protocol, but I’d prefer to use the Hikvision protocol for access to the additional features)

After a bit of googling I've was finally directed to this thread to change the region of the cameras, but as my cameras are not bricked at current, would the process still work to change the camera region? Or can I just start a little later in the process to change the region or is there a different process I should be following?


Also, the firmware I'm on seems to be later than the one indicated at

R0 series DS-2CD2x32x-Ixx IP camera firmware - Updates

ipcamtalk.com

so I'm not sure if this is going to have an effect?



Thanks!
arden

 

[alastairstevenson]

The cameras don't have to be bricked in order to use the brickfixV2 method to change the language.

Strictly - the 5.4.41 version is slightly later than the 5.4.5 version, but wasn't obviously so due to the way Hikvision number the firmware. Either would work ok.

 

[alastairstevenson]

And I should have mentioned - you can't really skip sections of the method as it's either not available to be able to do the 'mtd hack' or there is a deliberate and quite nasty trap, depending on the specific version of firmware when trying it.

 

[ardenct]

The cameras don't have to be bricked in order to use the brickfixV2 method to change the language.

Strictly - the 5.4.41 version is slightly later than the 5.4.5 version, but wasn't obviously so due to the way Hikvision number the firmware. Either would work ok.

Thanks, ended up processing the 2 cams I had (DS-2CD2132-I) and it went without any issues, both cameras are up and running using the Hikvision protocol and I have the full functionality now, and in english, thanks!

I noticed there is a firmware update showing as being available on the NVR for my 4 Hikvision cameras, should I use the NVR to update them? I think I read somewhere best not to use the NVR but to use the manual web interface for updating firmware on the Hikvision cameras?!?

I was also under the impression that I was already on the latest firmware available too, the NVR doesn’t say what version is available....It's also not showing in the web interface, only on the device.

DS-2CD2185FWD-IS - V5.6.5 build 200316 x 2
DS-2CD2132-I - V5.4.5 build 170401 x 2

 

[alastairstevenson]

I think I read somewhere best not to use the NVR but to use the manual web interface for updating firmware on the Hikvision cameras?!?

I've never used the NVR to update NVR PoE-connected cameras, so I'm not sure if it's a good method.

I was also under the impression that I was already on the latest firmware available

When you look at the build dates - 5.4.5 should be the latest, but if you go by the version number, 5.4.41 is the latest for the R0 series cameras.

R0 series DS-2CD2x32x-Ixx IP camera firmware - Updates

ipcamtalk.com

I don't think there is much to choose.

DS-2CD2185FWD-IS - V5.6.5 build 200316 x 2

As far as I know - that's the latest version at the moment.