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{{Note|This page has been updated to detail the instructions for the Customised Firmware version 1.14 and above - that firmware will be released in the next few days.}} | {{Note|This page has been updated to detail the instructions for the Customised Firmware version 1.14 and above - that firmware will be released in the next few days.}} | ||
| − | If it is not practical to connect your Humax box to the Internet via a cable or wireless, then software packages can be loaded onto the Humax by placing them onto a USB Disk. The packages themselves can be downloaded from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html. Each package is available for download as an individual file or as a bundle. A bundle contains the package itself along with all of its dependencies, and is the recommended and easiest way to install software. | + | If it is not practical to connect your Humax box to the Internet via a cable or wireless, then software packages can be loaded onto the Humax by placing them onto a USB Flash / Disk drive *. The packages themselves can be downloaded from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html. Each package is available for download as an individual file or as a bundle. A bundle contains the package itself along with all of its dependencies, and is the recommended and easiest way to install software. |
==== Example Download ==== | ==== Example Download ==== | ||
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==== Installation Steps ==== | ==== Installation Steps ==== | ||
| − | * Download the package(s)/bundle(s) you wish to add from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html; | + | * Download the package(s) / bundle(s) you wish to add from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html; |
::Package files end in <tt>.opk</tt> and bundle files end in <tt>.opb</tt> | ::Package files end in <tt>.opk</tt> and bundle files end in <tt>.opb</tt> | ||
| − | * Place the files in the root directory (top-level folder) of your USB | + | * Place the files in the root directory (top-level folder) of your USB device; |
* Make sure the Humax is on and running normally; | * Make sure the Humax is on and running normally; | ||
| − | * Plug the USB | + | * Plug the USB device into a port. |
| − | ::The | + | ::The USB light will flash while the software is being installed; |
::The TV may show a menu relating to accessing media on the disk which can be safely ignored (press <tt>Exit</tt> to dismiss); | ::The TV may show a menu relating to accessing media on the disk which can be safely ignored (press <tt>Exit</tt> to dismiss); | ||
* A log relating to the software installation will be created on the disk, named <tt>opkg_install.log</tt>. | * A log relating to the software installation will be created on the disk, named <tt>opkg_install.log</tt>. | ||
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| + | {{note|Some USB Devices* 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 / re-formatting can prevent file fragmentation | ||
| + | * Try both USB ports (HDR) | ||
| + | * Try a different USB Device | ||
| + | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:11, 18 November 2011
Note:
This page has been updated to detail the instructions for the Customised Firmware version 1.14 and above - that firmware will be released in the next few days.
If it is not practical to connect your Humax box to the Internet via a cable or wireless, then software packages can be loaded onto the Humax by placing them onto a USB Flash / Disk drive *. The packages themselves can be downloaded from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html. Each package is available for download as an individual file or as a bundle. A bundle contains the package itself along with all of its dependencies, and is the recommended and easiest way to install software.
Example Download
Installation Steps
- Download the package(s) / bundle(s) you wish to add from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html;
- Package files end in .opk and bundle files end in .opb
- Place the files in the root directory (top-level folder) of your USB device;
- Make sure the Humax is on and running normally;
- Plug the USB device into a port.
- The USB light will flash while the software is being installed;
- The TV may show a menu relating to accessing media on the disk which can be safely ignored (press Exit to dismiss);
- A log relating to the software installation will be created on the disk, named opkg_install.log.
Note:
Some USB Devices* 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 / re-formatting can prevent file fragmentation
- Try both USB ports (HDR)
- Try a different USB Device
