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 three options for removal that can be carried out they are :-
- Remove All Custom Functions and All Custom Packages (Levels 1 and 2 only)
- Remove All Custom Functions (Level 2 only)
- 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 LEVEL2
LEVEL1
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
LEVEL2
Download the current official firmware FIND FIRMWARE HERE
And follow the same procedure for installing Modified Firmware [HERE]
Then Re boot the Official Firware To complete the process
LEVEL3
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 Firware To complete the process
