Remove Modified Firmware

Why would I want to do this?

The Modified or Custom Firmware package is regarded as very safe to install and use, However, users feel safer installing ‘non standard’ firmware with the knowledge that it is possible to get back to the ‘Out of the Box’ configuration, Maybe when sending the unit back to the Supplier for example, I would suggest reading ALL removal stages in order to decide which suits your requirements

So how do I do it?

There are Four options for removal that can be carried out they are :-

1. Perform a Return to Manufacturer (Level 0 only)
2. Remove All Custom Functions and All Custom Packages (Levels 1 and 2 only)
3. Remove All Custom Functions (Level 2 only)
4. Remove All Custom Functions Prior to reloading Custom Software (Level 3 only)

With Level 2 the Unit will perform exactly as it would ‘Out of the Box’ with the current Software, All Modified / Custom feature will be unavailable, However the new packages that were installed and any programs in the Virtual Disk will still be present on the Internal Hard Drive, If this is all that is required, then carry out only LEVEL 2

LEVEL 0

Custom Firmware version 2.13 onward has a built-in option called RMA Return to Manufacturer (RMA) mode to allow for complete removal of custom firmware, If Level 0 is run, no other Levels of removal are required. From the Web-If Menu select >> Diagnostics >> Set-Return-to-manufacturer (RMA) Mode

LEVEL 1

This procedure will remove all files in the Modified Directory and programs stored on the Virtual Disk so that the disk space is made available

Connect to the Humax Via Telnet, This can be achieved by running PUTTY on a P.C.

Enter the following commands in the Telnet (Putty) window :-

rm -rf /mod/*

rm -rf /mnt/hd2/virtual_disk

Now carry out LEVEL 2

LEVEL 2

Download the current official firmware, LINK HERE

And follow the installation procedure HERE

Then Re boot the Official Firmware To complete the process

LEVEL 3

If the intention is to re install the Modified / Custom firmware

Connect to the Humax Via Telnet, This can be achieved by running PUTTY on a P.C.

Enter the following commands in the Telnet (Putty) window :-

rm -rf /mod/*

sbin/modinit

opkg update

Then Re boot the Custom Firmware To complete the process

RESET CUSTOM FIRMWARE ENVIRONMENT

It is possible to perform a full custom environment reset by creating the following file using telnet

touch /var/lib/humaxtv/_RESET_CUSTOM_FIRMWARE_ENVIRONMENT

It is also possible to perform the same reset without using Telnet by creating a file with the name RESET_CUSTOM_FIRMWARE_ENVIRONMENT on your P.C. and then FTPing the file into the /media/My Video directory (This directory can be accessed from the default Humax FTP server)

After the file is in place a re-start of the Humax will result in a one-off reset of the Custom Firmware Environment