To perform a hard reset on a HiSilicon HI3518-based XMEye camera, the method depends on the specific model and its design. If the camera has a physical reset button, press and hold it for approximately 5 seconds until the device reboots, which will restore factory settings.
For models without a reset button, alternative methods are required.
One common method involves accessing the camera's serial console (UART) to gain command-line access. Once connected, you can attempt to locate and modify configuration files that store the web interface credentials. These files are often found in directories like /mnt/config or within a compressed archive such as /bin/vslocal/config_default.bin, which may contain default user and password information in plain text.
The default credentials for such devices frequently include combinations like root:root, admin:admin, root:123456, or root
assword.
If the camera's firmware is accessible, you can also try to reset the password by modifying the system's shadow file or using a known password from a list of common defaults, such as root:888888, root:123456, or root:default.
For cameras with a serial interface, a specific reset procedure might involve connecting the reset and ground pins on the audio connector for about 10 seconds while the camera is powered on.
For cameras without a reset button or accessible web interface,
the most reliable method is often to use the serial console to access the system and manually reset the password or configuration files. This approach requires technical knowledge and access to the camera's hardware.
