How to find camera’s firmware version?

Before embarking on updating or upgrading IP camera’s firmware, you need to get the right one that matches your camera’s firmware. To know your existing camera’s firmware version, you can logon camera’s web interface. Click “Version” on the right top bar, it will pop-up a new window displays camera’s version info, for example:

• Video In: 1
• Alarm In: 2
• Alarm Output: 1
• Audio In: 1
• Build Date:2016/4/27 10:41:27
• System: V4.02.R11.00002531.10010.230800.00000
• Serial ID: cfa65bfd4422fb65

IP Camera Firmware List – Part 1

IP Camera Firmware List Part 2

Please share this article to social media, so that you can access the rest part of download links of IP camera’s firmware.

IP Camera Firmware List – Part 3

IP Camera Firmware List – Part 4

How to update/upgrade camera’s firmware?

Once you got correct firmware for your camera, you’re able to update and upgrade your camera with two different ways. Method 1: you can logon camera’s web interface via web browser and go to “DeviceCfg” > “Advanced” > “Upgrade” , now you can select firmware file, then upgrade firmware remotely.

In this article, you can download firmware for the DVR, NVR, security camera from Xiong Mai and these firmwares are applicable to other surveillance devices that are based on processors such as Hi3516C, Hi3518C and Hi3518E, Hi3516D, Hi3516A.

• 1.0MP Camera Modules: IPG-50H10PL-S, IPG-50H10PL-AE, IPG-50H10PL-B, IPG-50H10PL-P
• 1.0MP WDR Camera Modules: IPG-52H10PL-B, IPG-52H10PL-P
• 1.3MP Camera Modules: IPG-53H13PES-SL, IPG-53H13PES-S, IPG-53H13PLS-S
• 1.3MP Aptina CMOS Camera Modules: IPG-53H13PL-S, IPG-53H13PL-AE, IPG-53H13PL-B, IPG-53H13PL-P
• 1.3MP Sony Low Light CMOS Camera Modules: IPG-53H13P-S, IPG-53H13P-AE, IPG-53H13P-B, IPG-53H13P-P
• 2.0MP CMOS Low Light Camera Modules: IPG-53H20PL-S, IPG-53H20PL-AE, IPG-53H20PL-B, IPG-53H20PL-P
• 4.0MP Camera Modules: IPG-83H40PL-B
• 5.0MP Low Light Camera Modules: IPG-83H50P-B, IPG-83H50P-P
• 1.0 / 1.3MP Hi3518E Camera Modules: IPG-50H10PE-S, IPG-50H10PE-SL, IPG-53H10PE-S, IPG-53H13PE-S
• P2P IP Camera Modules: IPM-50H10PE-O (R), IPG-50H10PL-R, IPG-53H13PL-R
• Wi-Fi Camera Modules: IPG-50H10PE-WP, IPG-53H13PE-WP
• Panoramic camera module: IPG-53M10F-B
• Intelligent analysis modules: IVG-HP200S-SE, IVG-HP200S-AE, IVG-HP201Y-SE, IVG-HP201Y-AE, IVG-HP203Y-SE, IVG-HP203Y-AE, IVG-HP500NR-AE

Firmware update for Chinese DVR, NVR, cameras

To update the IP camera firmware, you need to find out the device version. Each camera or DVR needs its own firmware. To check the device version of the IP camera from Xiong Mai, open the camera’s web interface, then navigate to Device Config > Setting > Info > Version.

From this window, we need the number after V4.02.R12. This number contains 17 digits, separated by a dot. In our example: 000 06 510. 10010. 1407.

If your first three digits are different from 000, then you have a modified firmware from the OEM manufacturer. Usually, these changes relate to the web interface and localization, so we can safely replace them with 000, the resulting number is the desired version of the device.

Below is an example of the firmware version from a DVR. Open System Info > Version], and there we see the version of the system in the line “System”. For example, the system version: V4.02.R11.00031095.12001.

Download Chinese H.264 DVR and H.265 NVR firmware

Search the model from the list shown in the next section. Update on your own risk. Don’t update if you’re not sure that you got the correct firmware. Contact the seller or the installer to get the right information.

• Upgrade/Update Software: JFOS-Devicemanage

So, if you got an H.264 DVR or an H.265 NVR (the generic OEM ones) and you need to update your device to the latest firmware, then use this free tool to easily and securely upgrade it.

Let’s first clarify what is a H.264 DVR. Well, these types of DVRs are manufactured in China based on HiSilicon chipset and are sold all over the world. Usually, the inscription on the unit just reads “Digital Video Recorder”, “H.264 DVR”, “Network Video Recorder”, “H.265 NVR”, or the seller will place their own brand name on it.

Either way, all of them are manufactured from the same company and use the same type of chipset such as the HiSilicon models Hi3520D Hi3520A, Hi3521, Hi3521A, Hi3531, Hi3531A, Hi3535, Hi3736, Hi3537, Hi3538.

How to upgrade the firmware on H.264 DVR

There are three methods to upgrade the firmware, one is using an upgrade tool on a computer, the other one is done directly on the DVR using a USB drive, or upgrading remotely. Below we will explain both these methods.

H.264 DVR Firmware Upgrade

The DVR firmware upgrade tool is a small software that allows you to inject the firmware on the unit via a computer/laptop. Basically, the tool (officially named DVR Device Manager) will scan the network and detect any DVRs, cameras, NVR on the network.

Download this tool on this Google Drive link and have it installed on your computer. It works on Windows computers only and it’s in English and Chinese (make sure to select the English language option).

The next thing, you need to find the firmware file that works for your H.264 DVR model. Consult the list of the H.264 DVR firmware and download the one that matches your DVR model number. Or you can contact the seller/dealer where the unit was purchased from. This is an important step, make sure you got the RIGHT firmware. If it’s the wrong one, there’s a small chance to corrupt and damage the whole unit.

To sum it up, these are the steps:

• Install the upgrade tool (DVR Device Manager) on your computer.
• Ensure that both the DVR and the computer are on the same network. So, they both should get the internet from the same router/WiFi.
• Run the upgrade tool and click the “IP Search”. The tool will list all the CCTV devices found on the network. Select your DVR from the list.
• Click “Browse” and locate the firmware on your computer.
• Hit “Upgrade” and wait until the firmware is updated.
• Once the update is done, you should hear a long beep and the DVR will reboot. When it comes back online, access the Menu and check the Version section to make sure it’s updated. Many units refuse to update.

Upgrade using the USB drive

This one is done using a USB disk. As we mentioned, upgrading firmware improperly can result in damage or malfunction of the DVR unit, so carefully follow the instructions.

First of all download the right firmware on your computer. Decompress the zip file and copy all the files found within the root directory of a USB storage device.

• Plug the USB storage device into an available USB port located on the front (or back) of the DVR.
• Log into DVR using your admin account. Navigate to the System section and then go to Upgrade. Select the file from the USB and click submit.
• Let the DVR process the upgrade. It is very important that you do not restart, unplug or shut off power to the DVR at this time.
• The DVR will reboot after the upgrade is complete and it will be ready to use. Do not manually restart, unplug or shut off power while the firmware upgrades.

Note: If you see an error message “Insert USB” that does not go away after a few seconds, check the connection of your USB device, and make sure the right firmware has been copied to the USB drive. Additionally, you may try to use a different USB drive.

Upgrade the firmware remotely

Upgrading the firmware of an H.264 DVR via the Internet can be risky if the connection drops or is unreliable; therefore, it is recommended that firmware upgrades be done locally using a USB storage device or the upgrade tool.

If you have not successfully set up the DVR for remote access, you must do so before continuing with this firmware upgrade. Remote upgrades can also be done through the CMS Video Viewer software. Consult your CMS manual for more information.

Steps to upgrade the DVR remotely:

• Download the firmware file for your DVR (see the explanations above).
• Decompress the zip file and copy all the files found within the root directory of a USB storage device.
• From Internet Explorer, log into your DVR remotely using the admin account. If for any reason the DVR cannot be accessed remotely, stop this firmware upgrade process and address the connection issue before proceeding.
• After logging in, go to the Configuration tab and click on the Configure link under the General section. (If you do not see a configuration tab, check if the account logged in has administrator access, and make sure you are using a compatible browser such as Internet Explorer.)
• In the Upgrade Firmware section, click on the icon with a red plus sign (+) and browse to the folder where you have previously decompressed the firmware files.
• Add ALL the files, one at a time, in any order. When all the files found in the firmware package are listed on the Upgrade Firmware page, hit the Upgrade button. Do NOT restart, unplug or shut off power to the DVR at this time.
• The DVR will restart and then check the Version info to ensure the upgrade went through.

Conclusion

In this article, we showed three methods that can be used to upgrade the H.264 DVRs that are based on HiSilicon chipsets. Try to upgrade via the USB drive or using the upgrade tool, we don’t recommend upgrading remotely since the connection may drop and the process is interrupted (it will damage the unit).

If you lost the password, reset the password following this guide: How to Reset H.264 DVR (lost password).
To upgrade you need to use the admin password. If any issues, drop a comment below

Have you lost the H.264 DVR’s password reset and don’t know how to recover it?

Well-known brand such as Samsung, Bosch and Pelco have technical support team

If your DVR has the internal chip manufactured by Hisilicon, there is a great chance that the DVR password generator will work, depending on the model and year it was manufactured. See the chart below:

Make sure the clock has returned to the old date before attempting to use the password.

This type of battery is fixed to the board. Use tweezers with the tip on the top of the battery holder and the other end on the bottom, close the contact for about 1 to 2 minutes to reset the DVR.

AVTECH AVC-704H Jumper

AVTECH AVC-706H Jumper

The Hisilicon High-definition network camera has adopted embedded system and a number of advanced IT technologies,such as audio/video codec technology(h.264,h.265,h.264+,h.265+),and integrated code compression, two-way audio intercom, intelligent analysis , PTZ, lens control, alarm input and output, buffer storage and network transmission and other functions.

Hisilicon IP Camera

Resolution	Type	Firmware	Time	Download Url
1MP	Normal	3518EV200_OV9732_W_8.1.30.5	2020-06-04 13:48:46
1.3MP	Normal	3518EV200_IMX225_W_7.1.34.5	2020-06-04 13:49:26
		3518EV200_S3130_W_7.1.25.1	2020-06-04 13:49:05
2MP	Normal	3516EV200_IMX307_B1T0A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.33.1	2021-02-06 16:07:09
		3516EV200_F23_B1T0A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.33.1	2021-02-06 16:02:03
		3516CV500_IMX307_B1T0A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.28.2	2020-08-07 19:06:19
		3516CV500_IMX462_B1T0A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.29.2	2020-08-07 15:32:07
		3518EV200_IMX323_W_7.1.25.1	2020-06-04 14:13:38
		3516CV200_OV2718_W_7.1.26.4	2020-06-04 14:13:20
		3516CV300_IMX290_W_8.1.9.3	2020-06-04 14:13:02
		3516CV200_IMX323_W_7.1.25.2	2020-06-04 14:12:39
		3516D_IMX290_W_7.1.32.3	2020-06-04 14:08:48
		3516CV300_IMX323_W_8.1.9.3	2020-06-04 14:08:20
		3516CV300_IMX323_B1T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.5.2	2020-06-04 14:01:32
		3516CV300_IMX307_B1T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.5.1	2020-06-04 14:01:04
		3516CV300_IMX327_B1T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.9.5	2020-06-04 14:00:43
		3516EV100_F23_B1T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.2	2020-06-04 14:00:15
		3516CV300_IMX307_B1T0A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.3.2	2020-06-04 13:59:51
		3516CV300_IMX323_B1T0A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 13:56:16
		3516CV300_IMX327_B1T0A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.2.3	2020-06-04 13:55:57
		3516EV100_F23_B1T0A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 13:55:39
		3516EV200_SP2309_B1T0A1M0C0P1_W_9.1.26.2	2020-06-04 13:52:12
	SD	3516CV500_IMX462_B1T1A2M1C2P1_W_20.1.32.5	2021-02-06 16:09:31
		3516EV200_IMX307_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.33.1	2021-02-06 16:07:35
		3516CV500_IMX307_B1T1A2M1C2P1_W_20.1.33.4	2021-02-06 16:02:50
		3516EV200_F23_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.33.1	2021-02-06 16:01:26
		3516CV500_IMX307_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.28.2	2020-08-07 19:04:42
		3516CV500_IMX462_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.29.2	2020-08-07 15:31:19
		3516CV300_IMX323_TF_W_8.1.6.6	2020-06-04 14:24:33
		3516CV300_IMX290_TF_W_8.1.6.6	2020-06-04 14:24:10
		3516CV300_IMX323_B1T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.5.2	2020-06-04 14:23:51
		3516CV300_IMX323_B2T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.5.2	2020-06-04 14:23:32
		3516CV300_IMX307_B1T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.5.1	2020-06-04 14:23:15
		3516CV300_IMX307_B2T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.5.1	2020-06-04 14:22:58
		3516CV300_IMX327_B2T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.9.5	2020-06-04 14:22:09
		3516CV300_IMX327_B1T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.9.5	2020-06-04 14:21:51
		3516CV300_IMX307_B1T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.3.2	2020-06-04 14:21:17
		3516CV300_IMX307_B2T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.3.2	2020-06-04 14:20:56
		3516CV300_IMX323_B1T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 14:20:33
		3516CV300_IMX323_B2T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 14:20:08
		3516CV300_IMX327_B1T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.2.3	2020-06-04 14:16:38
		3516CV300_IMX327_B2T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.2.3	2020-06-04 14:16:17
		3516EV200_SP2309_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_9.1.26.2	2020-06-04 14:15:56
	SL	3516CV300_IMX290_W_SL_8.1.15.3	2020-06-04 14:25:12
	MINI	3516CV500_IMX307_MINI_WIFI_BD_W_20.1.28.2	2020-08-07 19:04:03
		3516CV500_IMX307_MINI_BD_W_20.1.28.2	2020-08-07 16:06:01
		3516CV300_IMX290_MINI_W_7.1.48.2	2020-06-04 14:26:25
		3516D_IMX290_W_MINI_7.1.27.3	2020-06-04 14:26:07
		3516CV300_IMX307_MINI_BD_W_20.1.16.4	2020-06-04 14:25:51
	PTZ	3516EV200_IMX307_X10T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.33.3	2021-02-06 16:59:48
		3516CV500_IMX462_X10T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.33.4	2021-02-06 16:59:02
		3516CV500_IMX307_X10T1A1M0C0P2_W_20.1.25.4	2020-08-07 19:03:37
		3516CV500_IMX307_X10T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.28.2	2020-08-07 19:03:13
		3516CV300_IMX290_AF_5X_W_8.1.10.1	2020-06-04 14:35:52
		3516CV300_IMX323_AF_5X_W_8.1.9.3	2020-06-04 14:35:35
		3516CV300_IMX290_AF_5X485_W_7.1.36.4	2020-06-04 14:35:12
		3516CV300_IMX323_AF_5X485_W_7.1.37.2	2020-06-04 14:33:56
		3516CV300_IMX323_X10T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.8.2	2020-06-04 14:32:57
		3516CV300_IMX323_X10T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.8.2	2020-06-04 14:32:38
		3516CV300_IMX323_X11T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.8.2	2020-06-04 14:32:21
		3516CV300_IMX307_X10T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.7.1	2020-06-04 14:32:01
		3516CV300_IMX307_X10T1A1M0C1_W_W_9.1.7.1	2020-06-04 14:31:18
		3516CV300_IMX307_X11T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.7.1	2020-06-04 14:31:00
		3516CV300_IMX327_X10T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.11.1	2020-06-04 14:30:40
		3516CV300_IMX327_X10T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.11.1	2020-06-04 14:30:20
		3516CV300_IMX327_X11T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.11.1	2020-06-04 14:30:00
		3516CV300_IMX307_X10T0A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.3.2	2020-06-04 14:29:42
3516CV300_IMX307_X10T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.3.2		2020-06-04 14:29:22
3516CV300_IMX307_X11T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.3.2		2020-06-04 14:29:04
3516CV300_IMX323_X10T0A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6		2020-06-04 14:28:44
3516CV300_IMX323_X10T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6		2020-06-04 14:28:25
3516CV300_IMX323_X11T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6		2020-06-04 14:28:05
3516CV300_IMX327_X10T0A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.2.3		2020-06-04 14:27:43
3516CV300_IMX327_X10T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.2.3		2020-06-04 14:27:28
3516CV300_IMX327_X11T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.2.3		2020-06-04 14:27:13
WIFI IPC_SD	3516CV300_IMX323_W_WIFIIPC_SD_8.1.5.5	2020-06-04 14:36:43
	3516CV300_IMX323_W1T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.8.2	2020-06-04 14:36:28
	3516CV300_IMX323_W1T1A1M0C1P1_W_20.1.16.4	2020-06-04 14:36:13
GUARD	3516CV300_IMX327_GUARD_BD_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 14:37:06
AI	3516CV500_IMX307_AR_EM_AF_BD_W_21.1.3.5	2021-02-06 17:05:11
	3516CV500_IMX307_AR_EM_BASE_BD_W_20.1.52.2	2021-01-20 10:56:02
	3516CV500_IMX327_AR_EM_BASE_BD_W_21.1.2.6	2021-01-20 10:54:38
	3516CV500_IMX327_AD_BASE_BD_W_9.1.27.2	2020-06-04 14:40:21
	3516CV500_IMX327_AR_BASE_BD_W_9.1.27.5	2020-06-04 14:40:05
	3516CV500_IMX327_AR_AF_BD_W_9.1.34.4	2020-06-04 14:39:46
3MP	Normal	3516D_IMX123_W_8.1.10.3	2020-06-04 14:41:10
4MP	Normal	3516D_OV4689_W_7.1.35.4	2020-06-04 14:41:42
	SD	3516D_OV4689_W_SD_8.1.32.3	2020-06-04 14:42:29
		3516D_OV4689_W_SD_S_8.1.6.2	2020-06-04 14:42:10
	BOX	3516D_OV4689_W_BOX_7.1.49.3	2020-06-04 14:43:06
	PTZ	3516D_OV4689_5NEWPTZ_W_SD_8.1.24.1	2020-06-04 14:47:40
		3516D_OV4689_5NEWPTZ485_W_SD_8.1.15.2	2020-06-04 14:47:25
	WIFIIPC_SD	3516D_OV4689_W_WIFIIPC_SD_8.1.12.3	2020-06-04 14:48:04
	FISHEYE	3516D_IMX326_FISHEYE_MAX_W	2019-04-03 09:29:20
		3516D_IMX326_FISHEYE_BD_W	2019-01-09 10:52:17
		3516D_IMX326_FISHEYE_W	2017-10-20 16:50:24
	MINI	3516DV300_IMX335_MINI_WIFI_BD_W_20.1.33.6	2021-02-06 16:53:02
5MP	Normal	3516DV200_IMX335_B1T0A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.47.6	2021-02-06 16:04:48
		3516A_IMX178_W_8.1.11.6	2020-06-04 15:17:23
		3516D_OS05A10_B1T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.5	2020-06-04 15:17:06
		3516D_OS05A10_B1T0A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.53.1	2020-06-04 15:16:48
		3516D_IMX335_B1T0A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.52.2	2020-06-04 15:16:29
	SD	3516DV200_IMX335_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.47.6	2021-02-06 16:05:08
		3516DV200_IMX335_B1T1A2M1C2P1_W_20.1.48.1	2021-02-06 16:03:56
		3516D_OS05A10_B1T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.5	2020-06-04 15:20:56
		3516D_OS05A10_B2T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.5	2020-06-04 15:19:46
		3516D_OS05A10_B1T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.53.1	2020-06-04 15:19:25
		3516D_OS05A10_B2T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.53.1	2020-06-04 15:18:44
		3516D_IMX335_B1T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.52.2	2020-06-04 15:17:53
	BOX	3516D_OS05A10_BOX_W_9.1.12.3	2020-06-04 15:21:40
		3516D_OS05A10_BOX_BD_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 15:21:25
	PTZ	3516DV200_IMX335_X80T1A2M1C0P1_W_21.1.5.7	2021-02-22 14:30:06
		3516DV200_IMX335_X10T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.47.6	2021-02-06 16:55:14
		3516D_OS05A10_X10T0A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.5	2020-06-04 14:45:44
		3516D_OS05A10_X10T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.5	2020-06-04 14:45:22
		3516D_OS05A10_X11T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.5	2020-06-04 14:44:54
		3516D_OS05A10_X10T0A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.53.1	2020-06-04 14:44:40
		3516D_OS05A10_X10T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.53.1	2020-06-04 14:44:24
		3516D_OS05A10_X11T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.53.1	2020-06-04 14:44:02
		3516D_IMX335_X10T0A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.52.2	2020-06-04 14:43:45
		3516D_IMX335_X10T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.52.2	2020-06-04 14:43:30
	WIFIIPC_SD	3516D_OS05A10_W1T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.4	2020-06-04 15:23:01
		3516D_OS05A10_W2T1A1M0C1_W_9.1.12.4	2020-06-04 15:22:42
		3516D_OS05A10_W1T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 15:22:26
		3516D_OS05A10_W2T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 15:22:08
	AI	3516DV300_IMX335_AR_EM_BASE_BD_W_21.1.13.5	2021-04-12 11:04:03
		3516DV300_IMX335_AR_EM_AF_BD_W_21.1.11.2	2021-04-12 11:03:32
		3516DV300_IMX335_AR_BASE_BD_W_9.1.27.5	2020-06-04 15:15:17
		3516DV300_IMX335_AR_AF_BD_W_9.1.35.2	2020-06-04 15:15:03
6MP	SD	3516aV200_IMX326_W_8.1.2.2	2020-06-04 15:24:02
	PTZ	3516AV200_IMX326_AF4X_AUDIO_TF_W_8.1.13.1	2020-06-04 15:25:34
8MP	Normal	3516AV300_IMX415_B1T0A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.35.3	2021-02-06 15:54:48
		3516AV300_IMX415_B1T0A1M0C0P2_W_20.1.26.2	2020-08-07 18:55:00
	SD	3516AV200_OS08A10_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.33.5	2021-02-06 15:56:08
		3516AV300_IMX415_B1T1A2M1C0P1_W_20.1.35.3	2021-02-06 15:55:20
		3516AV300_IMX415_B1T1A2M1C0P2_W_20.1.26.2	2020-08-07 18:55:52
		3519V100_IMX274_W_7.1.39.3	2020-06-04 15:26:35
		3516AV200_IMX274_W_9.1.16.3	2020-06-04 15:26:21
		3516AV200_IMX274_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.13.3	2020-06-04 15:25:51
	PTZ	3516AV300_IMX415_X10T1A2M1C0P1_W_20.1.32.5	2021-02-06 19:18:15
		3516AV200_OS08A10_X70T1A2M1C1P1_W_20.1.35.3	2021-02-06 16:56:56
		3516AV200_IMX274_AF4X_AUDIO_TF_W_8.1.15.2	2020-06-04 15:27:21
	WIFIIPC_SD	3516AV200_OS08A10_W2T1A1M0C1P1_W_9.1.1.5	2020-06-04 15:27:44
	AI	3516AV300_IMX415_AR_EM_BD_W_21.1.12.4	2021-04-12 11:04:46
12MP	SD	3519V101_IMX226_B1T1A1M0C0P1_W_20.1.13.2	2020-06-04 15:28:08
	BOX	3519V101_IMX226_BOX_BD_W_9.1.1.6	2020-06-04 15:28:22
	PTZ	3519V101_IMX226_X70T1A2M1C1P1_W_20.1.13.2	2020-06-04 15:28:37
	FISHEYE	3519V101_IMX226_FISHEYE_W_9.1.16.1	2020-06-04 15:36:22
		3519V101_IMX226_FISHEYE_BD_W_9.1.46.3	2020-06-04 15:30:04

HOW TO FIND THE FIRMWARE VERSION OF YOUR DVR?

Log in to your DVR, go to [System information]> [Version], you can find the current version of your DVR product. Proceed to this web page to write and find the relevant firmware. If the software of your DVR device is corrupted, you cannot open the DVR because the DVR cannot boot. You can examine the DVR motherboard to check the software of your DVR device, usually it has a printed hardware model / version on it. Then read the list below to get the firmware that fits your hardware model / version.

DVR FIRMWARE LOAD LIST PART 1

DVR FIRMWARE LIST PART 2

Please share this article on social media so you can access the rest of the download links of the firmware of the DVR.

HOW TO UPDATE THE PRODUCT SOFTWARE OF THE DVR?

After getting the right software for your digital video recorder, the next step is updating / upgrading. There are two methods for updating the firmware of the device.

Method 1:

• After preparing a U-disk, copy the firmware file to the root folder of the U-disk.
• Plug the U-disk into the USB port of the DVR, then go to “Advanced”> “Upgrade” to the DVR and select the firmware file to be upgraded.

1. Running an Ethernet cable between the DVR and your router.
2. Using a computer connected to the same router as the DVR.
3. Download and run the “Device manager” tool on the computer.
4. Upgrade the firmware after clicking “IP search” to find the IP of the DVR.

First of all, let’s clarify what are H.264 DVRs. These H.264 DVRs are a generic type of video recorders manufactured by thousands of manufacturers all over the world and are marketed in many brand names (usually when the DVR starts up it will show up there the H.264 logo). Since there are thousands of DVRs brands on the market and the way to reset the password can vary from one model to another.

The first step of doing a password reset on a H.264 DVR is to consult the equipment’s manual or to contact the DVR’s dealer/reseller, most of the resellers (TVT, Dahua, Samsung, Panasonic, Bosch, Axis) support their products. However sometimes you have a H.264 DVR with an unknown brand and there’s no manual available or no technical support team. If you have lost the password for your non-branded / generic H.264 DVR, you could try the password reset methods shown in this guide.

Below are listed the techniques and the procedures we will deploy reset the password for H.264 DVR. Try each of them until you’re able to recover your lost password.

1. Try to use DVR factory default password
2. Use H.264 DVR master password generator
3. Remove the battery to reset the password
4. Use jumper to reset the passwords

1. Try to use DVR factory default password

Trying to use the DVR’s default password is the first thing for a H.264 DVR reset password recovery procedure. It happens a lot that the original DVR’s password was never been changed. Check the DVR manufacturer’s manual or website for the factory/default password. Take a loot at the table below with the DVR default password for different manufacturers. Perhaps your DVR is listed there (the empty space on the password means you need to leave the password box empty). Also you can find more default passwords on this link.

2. Use H.264 DVR master password generator

Many CCTV manufacturers provide master password generators to allow administrator access to their CCTV products. Usually they use the current date of the security system in order to generate a super password. Others may use the serial number of the equipment.

A lot of the recorders on the market are generic DVRs manufactured in China and in many cases re-branded by third party companies. You can tell by the user interface which is exactly the same across many brands such as HD iDVR, Everfocus, Everest, Sansco, Luxvision 5716, 6008T-EL, HA-1648, CP-Plus, Citrox, BB-4CH, Yoko, TVT, Super Live Pro DVRs and other generic brands simply named “H.264 network, H.264 DVR”. If your DVR has a login screen similar to the one shown below, then most likely it’s a H.264 generic DVR. Note: the user’s interface color scheme may have been further modified by the re-branding company.
You need to find out what’s the date on your security system DVR. Run the machine and simply check the timestamp on the screen. The date is used by the password generators to create a unique super password.
Note: DVR master password generators will work only with specific DVR models.

HiSilicon DVR password generator

If your DVR runs on a chip manufactured by Hisilicon, then you can check the Hisilicon password generator to get a working password for your recorder. This generator works with these models: Hi3511, Hi3512, Hi3515, Hi3520, Hi3531, Hi3532, Hi3521, Hi3520A, Hi3535, Hi3520D, Hi3530A, Hi3535A.

On the internet you can find 3 versions of the Hisilicon H.264 DVR password generator that work with the models mentioned above. Try all of them one by one until you’re able to reset the password. Below are the links to download the DVR password generators.
H.264 DVR Password Gen01
H.264 DVR Password Gen02
H.264 DVR Password Gen03

How to use the HiSilicon H.264 DVR password generator?

The image below shows an example of how to use this password generator software. Enter the year, month and day (format YYYYMMDD) that you see on your DVR’s timestamp. Let’s say the date on your screen is 02/17/2020 the you have to type: 20200117.
Below is an example of the password generated by the software that should be entered into the DVR, it is unique and valid only for that date (and day). This type of password generator software works with DVR models that use an internal chip manufactured by Hisilicon.

Dahua DVR password generator

Dahua is a worldwide manufacturers and in many cases they sell their equipment under other local brands. Download and test it (refer to this article “Dahua Daily Password Generator” for more details). Click here to download the Dahua DVR password generator.

How to use the Dahua DVR password generator

Below is an example of using the Dahua password generator, type the year month and day (format YYYYMMDD) you see on the DVR’s timestamp.

After entering the DVR date, click on “Create PW” button and you will see the password created on the password window. Give it a try on your DVR.  If the password didn’t go through, you can find more information in the article: How to reset Dahua DVR admin password.

H.264 DVR password generator

In many cases the DVR has an unknown brand. This a common thing since many Chinese manufacturers sell their DVRs or cameras to third party companies which they resell under local not-so-known brands or simply as H.264 DVR. In itself, H.264 is not really a brand but just the name of the compression algorithm. You can download the generic H.264 password generator in this link.

How to use the H.264 DVR password generator

The image below shows an example of using the H.264 password generator. You have to enter the date shown up on your DVR’s timestamp.

Excel DVR password generator

This Excel spreadsheet has a built-in formula that can be used to generate super passwords for the H.264 DVRs. It works the same way as the previous methods, you need to enter the date and the tool will generate a master password. Click here to download the Excel H.264 DVR password generator.

3. Remove the battery to reset the DVR

A few of H.264 DVRs can be reset by another technique: removing the battery from the motherboard. By doing that, the clock of the system will be reset and the DVR will go back to factory defaults and you can login by using the default username and password.

How long you need to have the battery removed? It depends on the DVR’s model number. Usually it takes 10 minutes for the card to be discharged. So, keep the battery out until the DVR’s internal clock has gone to default. Remove the battery from the DVR as illustrated below.
When the clock runs out of the battery, the timestamp on the recorder goes to 01/010/2000 and you either can try the default password or use the DVR password generator to create a new passwords based on this date. Most likely the default username will be: admin and password: empty, 12345 or 123456. For old Dahua DVRs the password can be “000000”.

4. DVR reset using a jumper

In order to perform this kind of reset, you need to open up the cover of your DVR and find the reset pins on the motherboard.  The H.264 DVRs that have these pins are for example: old Dahua DVRs, old TVT DVRs, Swann DVR models etc.

An example is shown below can be reset by closing the two contacts (pins) for 3 minutes. If you still have problems and are not able to reset the password of your H.264 DVR then try contacting your reseller/dealer.

Synthesis of reset methods to recover the passwords of recorders, cameras. Hope everyone supports. If you have new reset methods or other carriers please email me to help me keep up to date with new methods and firms. Thank you.

CCTV Super Password

Download : Click Android