Humax HD Fox-T2 Digital Recorder Custom Firmware 1.02.20_mod/3.00 Download

Posted at November 21, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Humax HD Fox-T2 Digital Recorder Custom Firmware 1.02.20_mod/3.00 Description

Fixes:

- Automatically recover from repeated failed maintenance mode boots and revert to a normal boot;
- Display a 'You are in RMA mode' web page when in RMA mode (thanks to Black Hole for the idea);
- Check network connectivity to the package repository during bootstrap and display a more useful error message (thanks to Raydon);
- Upgrade embedded filesystem check and repair utilities to latest version (e2fsprogs 1.42.10);
- Include extundelete utility;
- Fix bug where aliased filesystem format/check utilities didn't work (noted by Black Hole);
- Automatically remove Sky Player from flash memory if still present (Humax have removed this from newer firmware releases);
- New custom OS kernel with support for:
Large block devices;
EFI Partition tables;
Basic IP filtering (iptables).
- Unified installation image that can safely by applied on top of any existing version, custom or otherwise, in a single step;
- New USB packages available to:
Perform a factory reset;
Force a maintenance mode boot;
Remove all iptables rules (to recover if you lock yourself out).
- Available for the Humax HDR Fox-T2 versions 1.02.20, 1.02.32 and 1.03.12;
- Available for the Humax HD Fox-T2 versions 1.02.20 and 1.02.31.

Install Firmware:

- Download the firmware and, if it is a zip file, extract it
- Ensure the resulting file is named HD_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf
- Place the file in the root of a FAT32 formatted USB Flash / disk Drive *
- Put the unit into standby using the remote, or power button on the front
- Plug the USB Flash device into the USB port
- Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input
- Press and hold down the power button on the front until you see the software update begin, and the progress is shown on the TV screen
- The initial download is very quick and then programming takes 2-3 minutes
- Pauses in the percentage time bar are quite normal
- When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and Success Downloading! will appear on the TV
- Unplug the USB Flash Device and delete the HD_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf file
- Reconnect a USB Flash / Hard Disk drive formatted in EXT2 / EXT3
- Press the power button on the front to restart with the new firmware

Note:

The HD Fox T2 requires a USB Flash / Disk Drive with a minimum of 2GB to be connected when operating with Custom Firmware otherwise it will not be possible to install additional software packages, Flash devices must be formatted in EXT2 using a P.C. program such as GParted “Live” CD, Hard Disk devices can be formatted in EXT3 by the HD FOX T2

Some USB Flash / Disk Drives are reported not to work, The reason for this is not fully understood, However the following Tips are known to help:
- Ensure no other USB devices are connected
- Do not use a USB extender cable
- Removing all other files / full-formatting can prevent file fragmentation
- Try both USB ports (HDR)
- Smaller capacity drives seem to work more successfully than large ones
- Last Resort, Try a different USB Flash Drive

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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